No Escape From This Monster - Uluwatu, 9 September 2020

With one of the biggest swells of the year hitting Bali on the 9th of September, the Bombie at Uluwatu was large and mean.
There's always going to be clean up sets, particularly during consistent swell like this one. Guys were routinely caught inside - even after making his wave, the surfer at 2:07 kicks out only to be greeted by a couple of wider ones on the head.
It's a long way to the channel from the Bombie, so when faced with a giant wall of white water the only place to go is down. I'm guessing more than few sets of lungs were pushed to their limits during this session.
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[@bbarnett3469]

Only a Surfer knows da feelin'....of da "endless" paddle-out!! Absolutely brutal....then when ya finally make it out, regroup enough strength to paddle into a peelin' macker & then get eaten by the Monster somewhere along da way...with endless breaking waves following behind. Good times..... Mother Nature has a way of keepin' ya humble...or killin' ya. Need a power-nap after dat one!! Mahalo.

[@surfersofbali]

🙂👍

[@jubajuba1223]

Yahh man and its huge!!! Aloha!! Keep safe y'all 🤙🙏🙏

[@bbarnett3469]

@@BigPoppieSeed Uhuh, uhuh, uhuh....;-)

[@WhiteNacho]

All paddle ins no tows hats off to every man out!

[@_lowpoke700]

Half that size on the gold coast and there would be 20 clowns doing step offs on skis

[@JohnPAdv]

Still very jard to go to outside,i been there* and not as big as in this vid

[@WhiteNacho]

@@Skeetr86 OK then go charge it!

[@Skeetr86]

@@WhiteNacho I wish! Perfect sized waves and no crowds because Indo is locked down.

[@WhiteNacho]

@Elliott Hubanks What is a tow in wave genius?

[@iglooproductions]

Me: Paddle half way, caught inside, 3 waves later, dead.☠️ That’s about it🤣

[@dallaskolotylo9064]

Me too bro. But I'd never be out in stuff this heavy, way over my skill level.

[@jerrymarshall2095]

2:20,guy has a nice casual ride,kicks out and eats a 15 footer.

[@oneandonlyjaybee]

Fun fact...Uluwatu doesn't start bombing unless there's a red board in the lineup

[@budree4240]

I watch these waves and I still can’t fathom their size. It’s like a dream. I’ve never seen such huge, perfect, crystal emerald liquid epicness. God has a special place in his heart for this here break. This is magic.

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

@Big wave Dave cloudbreak Fiji is two diffrent spots

[@joniraggi2358]

I love this channel. From NJ, USA one can only wish and dream about someday standing on this beach and feeling what it must be like paddling out, catching a wave, getting caught inside, or getting a perfect minute long ride with all the speed, tube, and carve I watch guys get here and there all the time on this site. Thank you Surfers of Bali for something I have come to cherish and miss whenever I see or dont see it. Please dont ever change your method as it is unique, flawless, and nearest to perfection as far as I am concerned.

[@surfersofbali]

Thanks mate, so stoked to read this 🙂🙏

[@cspruitt3190]

@@surfersofbali completely agree sir. Perfectly said

[@RaulEdu33]

4:29 🤔🤯 Can't imagine the amount of fitness and determination required to paddle out in these conditions. Hats off to these surfers/athletes.

[@ewaldsteven]

Imagine getting the ride of your life to pull out and take that set on the head. Insanely awesome.

[@petej6609]

Yeah mate. He scored a sick wave then got nailed

[@sarahandbillysmith4504]

Yes he should've one and done that one all the way in

[@fvkc-r-e_2_d_9th-pwr14]

Stuff of nightmares. Bombie hold downs are no joke.

[@stormfalcon72]

Whoa 😳 Palms are sweating watching these heroes take off on these bombs 💣

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

Think of the THOUSANDS (tens of thousands) of years waves like ths (and better) went unridden prior to surfing or even tool making..

[@Grandremone]

Nice thought!!

[@calgar42k]

think to all the dinosaurs that discovered surfing when a giant tsunami run over them !

[@richardhall5489]

Think about the other resources for fun and excitement that we can't "see" but are right in front of us.

[@kungnasty]

3:31 takeoff looks ultra sketch but he makes it...nerves of steel.

[@umangatang]

I love seeing 6m in Yallingup on a monday, and less than a week later Uluwatu is pumping

[@ap5194]

Always blows me away when I see guys out in waves like that. At what point in surfing do you get the courage/fitness to survive a session like this?

[@07maitai]

That would be a bad time for a leash to break.

[@brunoserra4373]

It seems like happened to someone. Check minute 1:10

[@ugosanchez6860]

Two years ago lost mine there was far to be easy to reach back the shore whereas the waves were way smaller so with that size what a challenge specially in Ulu as it's not a beach but cliff...

[@chrisdingley9277]

i would just drown myself at least make it quick

[@glenbuyer8738]

Yeah the reef further down is razor sharp as well, I did a very slow crawl over it without booties until my gf walked out with a set of things.... very embarrassing but I was so glad to see her walking out

[@bonchil7910]

Here we go again..said the guy in the red surfboard.

[@marshalcraft]

yeah he got buffeted

[@2012truth1776]

Would not want to get caught inside on that first set. That was definitely a F’ing Monster!!

[@MN-br5nb]

I can’t imagine the thrill these guys feel - takes a special kind - living these experiences those waves are relentless and huge

[@Samklemens]

And that is why I surfed Impossibles instead of Ulu that day.. The big Ulu guys are epic, I love it.

[@itsmotor6322]

Lordy... that’s big-gun & tow in sized waves there.... legit 4x overhead... “OUTSIDE!!!!!!”

[@mashmadness4509]

alone the sound of the waves , relaxes my soul!!!

[@interminablyperplexed4903]

I need some new shoulders, lungs and courage(we'll call them) and I'm in! Some tough dudes. Pleasure to watch. Beautiful video. Thanks!

[@zooksix2979]

Looks like RC surfer charging!

[@rochelleahearn7793]

Nice video thanks so much. Respect to ALL SURFERS, paddling out and no tow😎 hats off gentlemen.

[@hannotn]

Jeez, you'd be pretty dark about someone dropping in on you and then fading you on waves like that. I'd be having a quiet word out the back about that.

[@dhimlesify]

Same. That guy had the perfect drop and perfect line until he was dropped in on. Ruined the video for me. I couldn't get over that snake move.

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

@@dhimlesify On the Bluff in Durban, you would get fucd up on the beach for that rather stay out until its dark

[@jonathancabello5827]

Sets like this don't happen everyday in Bali. I feel for that guy that got dropped in on. You don't snake someone's wave especially of that caliber shit is dangerous.

[@SJCooper]

Same!! I saw that and was like WOW wtf how are you gonna drop in on someone when it’s that big

[@terryknutson3202]

i am not a surfer but i understand wat you say. Did the wave then take him out?

[@surfish4360]

All the people who surf there Awesome and Crazy💪👍👍👍

[@wavester46]

The take off @ 3:30 was impressive! Then 3 on the head....my lungs hurt just watching.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Pumping. Years ago before the internet the only way you could watch footage like this was to buy a VHS cassette! Awesome footage.

[@surfersofbali]

🙂👍🙏

[@Samklemens]

That was exceptional, one of my favorite videos you've ever done. I'll be rewatching this many times, thank you

[@surfersofbali]

🙂🙏

[@banzospod]

Your heart race's just watching Ulu on a day like that.and i only watch on days like that.

[@calebmagan1866]

Yellow board absolutely sent it, and also got some solid hidings. Respect. See you in the lineup one day

[@craigthibault8568]

0:53 SNAKE!

[@wakeupmofoers691]

a cople of endless rides on vid worth the massive effort

[@VK4VO]

It's barely holding with too much sth wind, gutsy effort by these brave souls

[@Buzz-Of-Craze]

Deadly wave, be careful guys

[@rogerbloxham4621]

1:46 in my eyes, maybe not in other peoples, the line up of the barrel took some skill. mostly because it was clamping upwards, and that dude had to read into that !! Good bleedin jerb old mate !!!

[@surfersofbali]

💯👍

[@sapgeek1]

What a clean out set. Great surfing on some big waves.

[@justinc6861]

wow is all I can say this is mind blowing thanks for sharing !

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

This is how real surfers do it!

[@buxtra]

Where's that Slater bloke when you need him? 🥊Magnificient walls! 🧱

[@umangatang]

He said see-ya slater

[@1987thedrums]

he was at padang

[@dennishanson9529]

Hammer time.

[@gospelsendersministry5060]

So beautiful

[@renko9067]

Fantastic video. The best I’ve seen in 20 years. Thanks.

[@surfersofbali]

🙂🙏

[@MrLeeson660]

bet that is crazy in the water

[@clarkewi]

Gorgeous as usual.

[@surfersofbali]

🙂🙏

[@QueenIsabella777]

This has got to be the dreamiest wave ever. Like Zicatela but way more face and Jaws without the mess. Perfection. How big are these exactly?

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

What a swell !

[@jimmy_flaps]

Hoooley Dooley.. I have never seen ulu's pump that hard!!

[@oostapchuk]

beast mode.

[@TheFletchandSebShow]

Madness. So cool!

[@drewfinn2]

so unreal, what an amazing swell and surfing

[@surfersofbali]

🙂👍🏾👍🏾

[@nedludd8633]

Fantastic great video with no music... thankyou ! the natural sound makes me want so much to be out there

[@surfersofbali]

🙂👍🙏

[@saltysurfer252]

I'm exhausted just after watching this😪

[@claudiobirnbaum3943]

Fantastic waves , but dangerous !

[@M.F.Gamesta]

Love the raw footage!

[@surfersofbali]

🙂🙏

[@brendanmcgoniglishus]

looks fun !

[@humansaremonkeys]

3:22 Boom:o

[@luxuryhomes8889]

I'm Kelly Slater and I approve this message.

[@796andy2]

What was the old old surf movie , there's a guy and a grom surfing HUGE Ulawatu

[@matchoo4050]

Damn those sets are steam rollin in!

[@prielhackim]

One of your bests vids

[@surfersofbali]

🙂🙏

[@underthebluetakemein.]

Omg, that's is a lot of ENERGY!!!

[@surfersofbali]

💯💯

[@cortright3669]

WOW. How determined they are. Those were scary. Thanks for the video. 😊

[@surfersofbali]

👍👍

[@dannyfirst6544]

Lots of work..i used to paddle with the pack but nowadays I'm running with em

[@saltysurfer252]

So dangerous how the ous just drop in on each other

[@ianm1481]

Yeh that is almost attempted murder in those sort of conditions

[@parabola8933]

The view straight on from the beach or cliffs is always deceiving. It's always way bigger when you get out there.

[@jonathanstrauss8194]

The monsters are back

[@NevilleFarkinBartos]

not a single jetski spotted, love it

[@kamakazitv574]

Pure heaven 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌✅

[@jubajuba1223]

Jeeeeesuss!!! Waves pumping like hell!!! F...good footage bro, ur da man bringing us this joy!!!! Thankfull y'all !!!! Alohaaaaa 🤙🙏✨✨✨🇧🇷

[@surfersofbali]

Thanks mate 🙂👍

[@jag12549]

Serious strength getting out past that impact zone

[@derrickrr5516]

1:33 Stud of the day 😎 3:22 Looking good until CRUSH! 😬🤭

[@surfersofbali]

🙂🙂

[@kc2sc776]

Rewards and punishment doled out for all that dare....thanks for sharing the beauty and the beast.

[@surfersofbali]

🙂👍

[@gustavoluna7079]

Big olas 🌊😰🤙🏽

[@chrisdingley9277]

solid 1-2 feet hawaiian

[@cain9343]

What a ride at 1:31 🧞

[@wiscgaloot]

I can't hit "like"--it's at 420!

[@fboness368]

Epic!

[@christianpryor6558]

that's massive

[@shagggggy]

That is crazy! like 25-30ft?

[@PhilippeDagher]

Such a beautiful, difficult & dangerous wave to paddle through and surf. Very curious to know how many surfers were seriously wounded that day?

[@frostythesnowman4876]

You know its big when the white water is bigger than most waves at your local break

[@10mustard]

Looks like heavy going out there, fair play to those guys.

[@surfersofbali]

👍👍

[@joninsco861]

Nice. Keep the footage Coming . Thanks J. I. S. F. Ca.

[@surfersofbali]

Will do 🙂

[@travy111]

I almost drowned here 14years ago when it was 2-3 times head high. Getting through the cave took 2 attempts i could barely walk up the stairs i was so wrecked lol.

[@bigsmoke1069]

Be carefull to play over here bro, i got a bad experience too

[@julioestrada3111]

0:53 is tantamount to murder... How can you drop in on somebody in these conditions

[@Danny310563]

yeah that was an absolute shocker one of the worst drop ins I've ever seen

[@TylerMcKinney]

That first wave was gooooooorgeous

[@surfersofbali]

👍👍👍

[@cortright3669]

WOW. Scary.

[@joshuateitelbaum8786]

Some good hellmen here. Wonder WTF goes through those guys heads when they take a serious pounding as they get closer. I reckon if I took two of those on the head, I'd have to regroup and really wonder if I should continue or not.

[@renakmans3521]

Wish you would’ve left the last scene longer, serious set coming in after dude got off wave...how the heck did he get past that set? Would’ve been nice!

[@markdinkel9006]

Would be a challenge (.maybe) even for Laird

[@craigphillips6496]

My god! MASSIVE!! So brave. What gets me is that, even on some of the biggest and worst wipeouts, I counted the hold down and I think the longest in the vid was about 15 seconds max (granted, feels way longer exhausted and underwater). One of those broke on me and I'd flat out drown from sheer panic. Stuff of nightmares.

[@surfersofbali]

Yeah, it always feels way longer than it is.

[@craigphillips6496]

@@surfersofbali Yeh goes to show just how much of not completely losing it is mental.

[@GregoryCJohnsonJrkollybistes23]

Superb..

[@surfersofbali]

🤙🤙

[@mike_p941]

If I remember correctly Uluwatu means evil water. ?

[@gg9960]

yes

[@jerrymarshall2095]

The vertigo washin machine.I could see myself being asphyxiated.

[@cortright3669]

YIKES. That looks very dangerous. Thanks for video 😊

[@surfersofbali]

👍👍

[@Letsgo_ray]

How do you even paddle in and get pass on this monstrous set of wave? This white water are huge!

[@f9qo]

It looks like the right place to be a local.

[@JohnPaulsEuropa]

Massive sections...where's the goat? ....got to like 3:08 what speed balling and going for it looks like.