Overview
Airport Rights is a right-hand reef break that peels beside the airport runway, and it counts as one of Bali's premier waves. On its day it throws flawless, deep barrels that spin the length of the reef triangle. It's a fairly fickle setup that breaks over dead coral and can slam shut through sections, so the truly special days don't come around all that often by Indonesian standards.
When It Works
It needs a chunky swell and higher tides to show its true colours. The reef draws swell from south through west, with southwest (SW) swell the best match, and it's usable from 1.2 m / 4 ft to 4.6 m / 15 ft. When a solid pulse lines up with the right tide, the long, hollow rights start to appear.
Wind and Tide
Look for northeast (NE) offshore wind. It works best on mid tide and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This one suits intermediate surfers, and the wave runs shallow and fast over the sharp coral as it grows. When it's firing, expect plenty of company in the lineup, since the good days are rare enough to pull a crowd.
Access
It's almost a 1 km paddle to the takeoff, so most surfers grab a boat from the north end of Jimbaran Bay to get out.
