Kala Surf

How It All Started

Kala Surf Camp wasn’t built from a business plan, it started from a feeling. The feeling of finding the right wave, the right place, and the right purpose. It all came together when a deep love for surfing and a strong connection to Bali sparked the idea to create something different: not just a surf camp, but a home. It began with a quiet piece of land far from perfect, but full of potential. Slowly and with a lot of heart, Kala took shape. From the start, it was never about chasing profit or building something flashy. The goal was simple: to create a space where people feel welcome, where strangers become friends, and where every guest becomes part of something real.The name "KALA" reflects that spirit. With roots in Hawaiian and meanings across many cultures, it often translates to "to be free" a word that carries the energy of letting go, living in the moment, and connecting with nature and yourself. That freedom is at the heart of everything we do here. Kala is rooted in community, purpose, and giving back. Whether it's through supporting local education, choosing sustainable practices, or creating space for genuine connection, every part of Kala reflects the spirit of the island that made it possible. This is more than just a place to surf. It's a place to belong and to feel free.

Why We Do This

Discover the perfect surf package tailored to your needs. Each option includes unique experiences to elevate your Bali surf adventure.

Passion for Surfing

Community & Connection

Sustainability & Respect

Progression & Fun

Quality Over Everything

Passion for Surfing

Community & Connection

Sustainability & Respect

Progression & Fun

Quality Over Everything

Lisa

Hey I´m Lisa - the heart behind Kala Surf Camp. I grew up in a tiny mountain village in Switzerland and worked in the medical world for a while, but it was during my holidays that I found my real passion: surfing. I actually caught my first waves right here in Bali, and I was hooked.

On a sabbatical, I came back with a dream to create a place that felt like home – not just for me, but for anyone who came through. I found this piece of land where Kala now stands… it wasn’t perfect, but it just felt right. I’d never really felt excited waking up for work before, so I knew I wanted to build something different – a place where my team is like family, and every guest becomes part of that too. Kala isn’t about chasing money. It’s about giving back to this island that’s given me so much, and creating a space that supports the local community through education, sustainability, and real connection.

Why Kala?

We started this because surf camps felt wrong. Too corporate, too rigid, too much like summer camp for adults. So we built what we wanted – a place where coaches surf with you after work because they want to, where dinner conversations last till midnight, and where your biggest problem is deciding which wave to catch.

What makes us different:

Coaches who care - They know your name, your goals, your fears

Real progression - Daily video analysis because we're obsessed with your improvement

The family thing - It's not marketing, it's how we live

Local soul - Balinese coaches, culture, and connections

No ego, all stoke - From first-timers to rippers, everyone belongs

What we're not:

A party hostel - We have fun, but mornings start early

A luxury resort - Comfortable yes, pretentious never

Just another surf camp - If you want anonymous, look elsewhere

Set it and forget it - We're hands-on, involved, present