Welcome to Silver Surf Bali
Silver Surf Bali By Ketut Tirta
For booking and more information, please contact Ketut Tirta•silversurfbali@gmail.com•Mobile from overseas +62 81 239 505 151•Mobile locally 081 239 505 151
Ketut Tirta is from North Bali and is a fully-qualified surf instructor with over 20 years experience. He has gained much of his experience working in renowned surf schools across Bali.
Support the local business and get your surfing lessons with Silver Surf Bali – you’ll be sure to have a great time!
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Do you want to learn how to surf?
Whether you want to try surfing for the first time, or you’ve got a basic idea and would like to improve your skills, Ketut from Silver Surf Bali is the man to patiently guide you through your beginner, intermediate or advanced class.
Booking
For booking and information, please send an e-mail to Ketut Tirta: silversurfbali@gmail.com
or call or whatsapp +62 81 239 505 151 from overseas, 081 239 505 151 locally.
Location
Silver Surf Bali is conveniently based in Canggu, South Bali, but classes are taught wherever it is safe and appropriate for your level. Transport will be arranged from your accommodation to some of the best surf breaks Bali has to offer.
Lessons
- 30 minutes of theory on the beach
- 2 hours of practical in the water
- Private lessons so Ketut can focus all his attention on your waves.
Lessons with 2-3 students are possible on request. - Surfboard, drinking water, hotel pick-up/drop-off from Canggu, Seminyak and Kuta area and heaps of fun included!
- Time of classes depends on conditions (wind, swell, tide,…)
Safety
All precautions are taken for a safe and sweet day in the water. Silver Surf Bali will not run classes if conditions are unsafe.
Surfing tours, day trips and transport
- Surfing tours with a professional guide can be arranged through Silver Surf Bali.
Save your precious surfing time and get a local to show you the secret breaks. - Silver Surf Bali can also help you with transport from:
— Canggu to Ubud
— Seminyak to Ubud
— Ubud to Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua or Jimbaran
(This transport is not a pick-up/drop-off service for surf lessons, but an additional service upon request)
- If you are interested in other sports activities, don’t hesitate to ask.
Already had surfing lessons with Silver Surf Bali?
Please leave your name and comment, we’d love to hear about your experience.
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Ketut is an amazing instructor!
After not having surfed for a year I decided to take a surf lesson again while in Bali. I found Ketut by recommendations from a friend and I was not disappointed.
Ketut will take you through every step of the way, from the very basics and keep on giving you tips on how to improve your surfing.
He is also very concerned about your safety which is a big bonus!
Highly recommended!
Ketut was a fantastic teacher. i felt in good hands with the expert knowledge he had about surfing. He is trustworthy, safe, fun, accommodating, kind and I can now surf because of him. Thank you Ketut for making surfing fun, taking us to great places and for being a great guide!
Had a great morning surf with Ketut! Great surfteacher with a very pleasant personal approach, which helped us to get on the board almost immediatly.
Thanks Ketut and we will call you when we want to go surfing again!
Ketut is an excellent instructor. I enjoyed my self thoroughly under his tutelage.
I had the best experience and am going back again. I stood up on a board after about 15 minutes. Ketut is the best. See you soon Ketut
Thanks Ketut for the great time on the water!
We have learned a lot in a short time. You are a good teacher with a lot of patience.
See you soon buddy!
Really good experience! Ketut was fun, Super helpful and patient 😉 we had a lot of fun and will definitely recommend you! Thank you!
Ketut, you are a master of your domain! Initially we were set on going to Canggu and discussed with Ketut in advance. He explained to us that the spot was currently choppy but had a much better secret spot in mind for nice rolling waves. Reluctant at first we went with his advice. SO GLAD WE DID!! Ketut picked us up and gave us an amazing experience. My wife and I will always remember that day! Nothing like leaving the beach with a big smile on your face and a fresh coconut in your hand. For peace of mind he dropped us off at Canggu to check it out. The place was choppy and the water dirty from the rain. Ketut, you are the best !! Hope to see you soon friend!
I really recommend taking lessons with Ketut. I took 6 days lessons in which timeframe I was able to improve from standing up in the first 2 hours to surfing bigger waves alone. Ketut is a great teacher and was attentive to all my requests and concerns.
Ketut is a great instructor I learnt a lot only in 2 hours! Definitely recommend him
We had a great time in October for my birthday and really loved the instruction and perseverance of our instructors to keep encouraging us! We are now recommending Silver Surf Bali to our friends. Thank you for a wonderful, incredibly memorable experience!
Great and demanding lesson ! Thanks Ketut !
I managed to ride on my first lesson. Ketut corrected subtle points that made a big difference.
Thank you mate for the great waves and the laughs! Learned a lot in a short time and enjoyed it so much. See you next time.
Thanks Ketut for the surfinglessons! We were a little bit nervous since it was our fist time surfing but we hade a great time! You have alot of patience and are a really good teacher! See you on the waves!
Ketut is a great teacher! Very kind and funny and a great surfer! Its fun to learn surfing from him! 🙂
Finally at 51 yrs young, I learned to surf under the incredible instruction of Ketut. I was looking for private instruction and read some great reviews about Ketut. He certainly lived up to his reputation and more. Ketut explained the process thoroughly on the beach, then we jumped into the sea for some surf action. We paddled out where the surf was breaking and by my third attempt i was standing and riding the waves. It was truly an awesome adventure. Thank you so much for making my life long dream come true and keeping me safe in the sea 🙂
Me and my husband had heard from many people that the best way to have surf lessons is by a local but I was sceptical about just going to the beach and finding one. So we found Ketut on the internet and the reviews are fantastic and very true. He was very accommodating about coming to collect us and picked a spot suited to our ability. He is extremely friendly and professional and because his groups are small was attentive. You get your money’s worth.
Thanks dude, we had a great morning.
Thanks Ketut for your proffesional and fun surfing lessons!
We booked very last minute our lessions with Ketut, he responded very quickly and personal.
Ketut is a great teacher and coach, we had no experience and took two lessons.
The lessons were great: good explanations on techniques and safety & we had fun together!
If you’re looking for a personal professional approach, we highly recommend Ketut as a surfing teacher!
Ketut was a great surfing instructor, and in our one class we learnt a lot from him. My husband and I were in Bali for an extremely short time and decided to do one short class just to see if we are any good at Surfing. From the beginning, Ketut has been extremely helpful – responsive on mail and also on whats app. My husband used to have a knee problem, Ketut guided him extremely well on how to avoid any trouble with the knee, how to get off the board without hurting or impacting his knee – And despite the 2 odd hours in the waves, he didnt feel any kind of pain or fatigue on his knee 🙂 . Something ive learnt with adventure sports – people can be great surfers; but to be a good instructor is something completely different – and Ketut is the best. His eye for detail and focus on safety is something one can notice from the get go. He was extremely patient and helpful – telling us exactly what we were doing right and wrong. Will definitely love to do the full course with Silver Surf the next time we are in Bali.
I had a quick visit to Bali (weekend getaway). I was worried that I wouldn’t have enough time to learn how to surf. But Ketut made it happened! Such a great and warm person. Very patient and gives great tips. A total professional! No wonder all of his reviews are all great & positive.
Will come back for some paddling practice 😉
I’d recommend Ketut to anyone who wants to improve their surfing!
My daughter and I had two lessons with Ketuk, he was fantastic. My daughter learnt a lot and I too got some great tips. Every day he was on time to pick us up and was very professional. There are a lot of surf schools with surfers as teachers. Ketuk is a teacher of surfing….. Massive difference
We had our first surfing lesson with Ketut and enjoyed every – well organized – moment. He was reliable, funny, experienced and patient, we can fully recommend his lessons 🙂 We actually booked him right away for a second day – it was well worth the money.
This guy is very good. Mature, Professional, Great Teacher, Dependable, down to earth are just a few words that describe him. Had a lovely time learning to surf with him. Does not respond to mails and all too well but don’t let that discourage you, he is the man you want to be with in the sea. Thuni(hope i have spelled his name right) too is a dedicated teacher, my daughter would have never managed learning without him. Thanks both of you for making our trip really memorable.
In search of a dedicated instructor with a lifelong passion for surfing and talent for teaching? Look no further. Ketut is a master at meeting you where you are at in your surf skills and establishing strong fundamentals to ensure a safe, excellent surf experience. Thank you!!
I’m happy my dream came true – learn how to surf!) And i chose right person to teach me! Ketut, thank you so much for patience and kindness. I remember – moving my back leg a bit forward.
Great lesson where Ketut took the time to find the best wave, not the closest beach, adjusted the lesson to my level not the level I thought I was, gave advice, was safe and concerned for my safety. He worried I wasn’t enjoying it, I loved it, was exhausted. Perfect day.
Talk to Ketut about Bali and Balanese culture, he is really interesting and knowledgeable.
Surfing with Ketut was a life-changing experience, I encourage anyone to try it! He is a skillful, patient, and kind teacher that will get you hooked on this sport. I managed to stand up on the board on the first day, and was catching waves on my own by the third day. He is also genuinely concerned about the safety of his students and will go out of his way to make sure the waves are good for learning. Above all, he’s just great company and an all-round awesome dude 🙂 See you soon Ketut!
Ketut is the BEST!!! such a great and warm person, and if you havent learned how to surf after a lesson with him, you should probably stop trying cause there are no better instructors out there.
Hi Ketut, thanks for teaching me how to turn. I’ve been thought many times but you finally made me understood how (and why) I should do it. And also made me graduate from soft top to hard boardI thought I would take the whole day falling but it only took…3 waves? 4?
One thing I’m really thankful is that we switched place on the 1st day, as you thought the condition on the 1st beach wasn’t that good. It really made a big difference and you made my day!
I’d recommend Ketut to anyone who wants to improve their surfing!
Agatha
Ketut is awesome. He was showed us all the fundamentals and showed us how to really catch waves. Kind, cool, and extremely helpful. Over delivered on service, so WELL worth the price.
-Eugene
Great guy who REALLY teach you how to surf, highly recommended.
Hi Ketut, it was a splendid and awesome experince we had today. And we do really appreciate your kind heart for showing us around and eventually spending the whole day as our tour guide..Definitely u come highly recommended on our list!!!…Till we come back again 😉
So I just got back from Bali and we had Ketut and Rama to coach us for our first surfing session. They were very patient and provided the required assistance in any way they can. Ketut made it very clear that he doesn’t wanna spoon-feed us and help us all the time and we were glad that he didn’t! We managed to get on our boards on the first try and towards the end I managed to catch 3 waves on my own (Rama made sure it was a perfect one before letting me off!)! They corrected us from time to time and gave us tips on how to control the board better. Their company and jokes added to the plus points! In short, they made our Bali trip so memorable and fun! Thank you!
Great stuff Ketut. I shall be back! MotoGP Sepang ya!
Good morning Ketut ! You’r the man!!
Your lessons and company are unforgettable.
Just AMAZING. Thanks mate!
See you soon!
Hey Ketut, really enjoyed your lessons and benefitted from the 1 on 1 rather than in a group.
Hope to see you again if we come back to Bali.
We are two people who took three semi-private (2:1 ratio) surf lessons with Ketut. He is really a great surf instructor! He explains very well the basics and give you the advices you need when you get better. Step by step, we were able to stand on the board will surfing on the wave, catch the wave by ourselves, make turns, always getting better. I recommend Silver Surf Bali and Ketut to learn surfing! That was a very good experience!
My brother-in-law and I had the pleasure of surfing with Ketut this past Summer. He is an absolute joy and was very easy to learn from. Ketut is a hands-on instructor, so he throws you in the deep very early and that to me is the best way to learn. Next time I’m in Bali I’ll definitely look up Ketut once more. He has my warmest recommendation.
Ketut is an amazing instructor. He is very patient and kind. Ketut specializes in safety, which seemed rare in Bali, and fun. Even though I struggled to get up he remained patient. He will pick you up at your hotel or arrange a good place to meet you. He’ll attempt to take you to uncrowded beaches and to areas that are best suited for you. Like previous students I also highly recommend Silver Surf Bali to anyone wanting to improve or learn how to surf. Cheers Ketut thanks again for your fantastic instructions. ^^
I am a 19 year old Aussie female. I had two lessons with Ketut in July. I had a previous lesson with another surf school when I was in Bali last year. I found Ketut to be a far better teacher than the other school I had used. Within 10 minutes of our first lesson I was able to catch a wave by myself and was standing up on the board. I found his instruction so helpful and encouraging. He is very patient and a gifted teacher. I would highly recommend Silver Surf Bali to anyone wanting to learn to surf.
Ketut was an absolute pleasure to surf with. He met us at our hotel the day before our 1st session so that he could gauge our experience and requirements.
My wife was a nervous beginner, uncomfortable with breaking waves and being out of her depth. Yet, by then end of her lesson, Ketut had her surfing and starting to make controlled turns.
I am an advanced beginner / early intermediate surfer who wanted to improve my surfing and also have some guidance around the Bali surf breaks. Ketut was full of knowledge and advice to help me and in the 4 sessions with him, I was taken to the day’s most suitable break in order to develop my skills.
If you’re looking for a 1:1 private lesson or for a personnel surf guide then Ketut should be top of your list.
Terima kasih Ketut and hope to see you again soon for more surf adventures!
My daughter 12yrs & a fiends daughter 10yrs had a great day being taught to surf by Ketut. The patients you have teaching people is great. We will see you again next visit to Bali to do it all over again. Now my daughter wants to do surfing here home in Australia.
Thanks Ketut & will always recommend you to friends who want to learn to surf in Bali..
Nicky
Ketut helped us a lot during our surfing on Bali, first buying boards, then picking spots and of cause getting much better surfing. Every time we needed advice or help we just called and Ketut helped us out.
Thank you very much, Ketut.
Your friends from Denmark
Surfing with Ketut was good fun! He took good time learning you and was very patient. Great guy to hang out with! If you wanna surf, Ketut is the man that hooks you up!
Ketut is a good teacher! after tree days with lessons i was surfing like a pro 😉
I was in bali for 2 weeks and some friends of mine told me about Ketut. It was so cool surfing with him, me and my 2 friends was surfing after one hour! He was a very good teacher, much better than the surfingschools, Ketut becomes your guide around town, and your friend! He helped us with everything we needed, and picked us up every day and took us to different beaches. Great fun learning how to surf with Ketut! Thank U Ketut!!!!!
I surf for about 10 years now. But when I came to Bali, I wanted to discover safety all the magic reef breaks around the Bukit peninsula. Ketut was the perfect advisor and showed me all the main breaks from Serangan (east coast) to Balangan (west coast). Thanks to him, I had so many great sessions in particular in Nusa Dua and Uluwatu! Above all, he’s so cool that he became a friend I hope to see again when I’ll come back in Bali! I definitely recommand him for all levels of surfing. Thank you again mate, you rock!
I signed up with Ketut because of a friend’s recommendation. I found Ketut to be an excellent surf instructor. It was my first time surfing and I thoroughly enjoyed all lessons and felt comfortable in the water. He was always patient and full of encouragement. I certainly did not imagine having that much fun learning to surf!!! If I am ever back in Bali, I will definitely go back for more lessons with him! Thank you Ketut for a memorable first time surfing experience!!!
In a few words…Ketut is LEGENDARY! 😀 I could not have asked for a better teacher to teach me surfing for the first time! 🙂 Ketut’s is such a patient person and lives and breathes his life in and around surfing which makes me feel safe knowing that he was the one teaching me and guiding me throughout the lesson. Ketut’s classes are also private so that he can focus his attention on teaching you, which is ANOTHER bonus! He also makes sure that the lesson in worth the while so he will look out for the weather and surf conditions before he takes you out to go surfing with him. I would DEFINITELY recommend Ketut to anyone who is a first timer (even those who are still new or need a refresh course) because he will focus all of his attention on you to make sure you are doing the right thing….I managed to get on my board after the 4th try!! =D Can’t wait to go back out on the waves with you again, Ketut! It was heaps of fun surfing, chatting and chilling with you!
ketut is the best surf teacher ive had so far! has so much patience and adjusts to your level. i felt comfortable out in the surf with ketut!
thankyou and ill see you when i come bak to bali!
I can strongly recomend to go surfing with Ketut! We were there in December 2010 and had a great time. Ketut is very serious and a good teacher, and he knows where there are good waves and no crowd. He is also a great guy to hang around with. This is by far on of the best surfguide experiences we have had. Can’t wait to come back again!
Go surfing with Ketut!!! We were in Bali about a year and a half ago and were cruising the beach looking for surfing lessons. We originally booked with one of the big companies, but then met Ketut from the guest house we were staying at. Man I’m so glad we did! Ketut is a super cool guy and really knows how to surf. Not only did he teach us how to surf from scratch, but we had a really good time just hanging out. So much so that we still keep in touch. The small group lessons are def the way to go if you want to really enjoy your time. I felt so bad looking at the big groups with one or two instructors when we were getting private lessons. Surf with Ketut and you won’t be disappointed!
I highly recomend Ketut to any1 that is interested in learning to surf! he is very patient, supportive and friendly to be around. Had soo much funn learning to surf with ketut he is an awsome guy 🙂
thanx again ketut nd cant wait to come back to bali for some more surfing!!
Hi Ketut! I had the best time learning how to surf last time I was in Bali – you’re an amazing teacher. Everybody who comes to Bali should have a few hours in the water with you, it was so much fun! I’ll see you next time for more surfing – it’s totally addictive 🙂