Ewan's Left (Nusa Dua)

Ewan's Left is a hollow, powerful left-hand reef break in Nusa Dua. The wave breaks over a sharp coral/reef bottom and is described as good in quality, with typically short rides usually under 50 meters. It is most associated with south to southeast swells, and it starts working at under 1 meter while holding up to around 2 meters (and more on the upper end). This spot is highly tide-sensitive. It works at low and mid tide, but low tide can expose the shallowest reef sections, making the conditions more hazardous; mid tide is specifically highlighted as a way to avoid the most dangerous shallow areas. On larger sets, the break can become heavy and more sectiony, and strong currents with long hold-downs are a key concern. Wind strongly affects wave shape: northwesterly and westerly (and also southwesterly) winds are described as offshore and are the wind directions that best support the wave. When winds shift onshore (east/southeast), the wave shape is reported to be ruined. Wind is also described as trade/westerly-sector with a typical range around 10–20 knots and generally moderate reliability. Seasonally, the best period is November through March (rainy season). One source characterizes it as a specialized high-performance alternative during that rainy period and mentions it is typically much less crowded than other Bali surf destinations. Safety guidance across sources emphasizes the sea urchins between reef holes and advises careful foot placement on approach, tide checking before paddling out, and avoiding surfing in large conditions with strong currents unless you are experienced.