# Jimbaran Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Uluwatu / Padang Padang, Indonesia.

> Jimbaran's crescent bay provides protected conditions with minimal chop, perfect for novice kiters seeking confidence-building sessions. The sandy beach extends widely, reducing crowding during peak winds. Gentle slopes allow easy water entry and recovery. The bay's natural geography shields it from heavy swell, though occasional wind shadows occur. Local restaurants offer convenient breaks between sessions. This is one of Bali's most forgiving beginner destinations.

## Best time to kitesurf
Jimbaran Bay has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan, Feb and Jul: 1–3% of days reach 12 kt+, with 6–8 kt average daily wind, 28–29 °C water and 26 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3% | 6.8 | 26.3 | 28.8 |
| Feb | 1% | 6.3 | 26.3 | 28.9 |
| Mar | 0% | 5 | 26.6 | 29 |
| Apr | 0% | 5.4 | 26.7 | 29.1 |
| May | 0% | 6.8 | 27 | 29 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.7 | 26.4 | 28.2 |
| Jul | 1% | 8.3 | 25.6 | 27.8 |
| Aug | 0% | 8.2 | 25.4 | 26.7 |
| Sep | 0% | 7.5 | 25.7 | 26.6 |
| Oct | 0% | 6.1 | 26.5 | 27.8 |
| Nov | 0% | 5.1 | 26.7 | 29.5 |
| Dec | 1% | 6.1 | 26.9 | 30.5 |

## Highlights
- Very flat water
- Spacious beach
- Beginner ideal
- Easy entry

## Amenities
Beach restaurants, Seafood vendors, Lounge areas

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -8.7281, 115.1689
- Destination guide: [Uluwatu / Padang Padang](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/uluwatu-padang-padang)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Uluwatu / Padang Padang](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/uluwatu-padang-padang) — best around Jan, 1–3% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 28–29 °C (4 km)
- [Nusa Dua / Pantai Mengiat](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/nusa-dua-pantai-mengiat) — best around Jan, 1–3% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 28–29 °C (6 km)
- [Bali Beach Club / Serangan](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/bali-beach-club-serangan) — best around Jan, 1–3% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 28–29 °C (10 km)
- [Sanur Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sanur-beach) — best around Jan, 1–3% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 28–29 °C (12 km)
- [Tanah Lot](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tanah-lot) — best around Jan, 1–3% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 28–29 °C (12 km)

## Kite schools
- [Froggy Kite Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/froggy-kite-surf-school) — https://froggysanursurfschool.com/ (9 km)
- [Kitesurfing School Bali](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-school-bali) — https://www.bali-kitesurfing.org/ (9 km)
- [SANUR SURF & kitesurfing School Bali](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/sanur-surf-kitesurfing-school-bali) — https://sanursurf.com/ (9 km)
- [Kite & Surf Bali ON LINE SHOP](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-surf-bali-on-line-shop) — http://www.bali-standuppaddle.org/ (10 km)
- [Rhythm Surf | Kitesurfing Bali](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/rhythm-surf-kitesurfing-bali) (11 km)

## Kite shops
- [Naruki Surf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/naruki-surf) (1 km)
- [Drifter Surf Shop & Cafe - Uluwatu](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/drifter-surf-shop-cafe-uluwatu) — https://driftersurf.com/en-id/pages/cafe (11 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jimbaran-bay
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.