My name is I Ketut Sadia.
I was born in the traditional fishing village of Pantai Seseh, on the West coast of Bali between Seminyak and Tanah Lot. As a true son of Bali, I grew up very close to the beach and the ocean I have been an avid surfer since I was a kid. Other side than surf, I have gained, as the best non- surfing industry chief organizer for surf contest 2006 at Canggu Beach, Bali. I’ve done some surfing championship in this area.
Besides surfing, I have always been equally passionate about the arts and after four years at the most prestigious Art Academy in Ubud, the cultural and artistic heartland of Bali, I graduated in 1994. The special history and culture of my home island streams through my veins and it is a privilege that nowadays I have the opportunity to share this with my clients.
I started surf teaching in the year 1999. Over the years I have gained much experience and I consider it a blessing that I now make a living by sharing the knowledge of the secret breaks and my expertise in opening the secret gates to the true Bali experience with others, making more friends along the way.
Matur sukseme
(Thanks you)
Language spoken: English, Indonesian.
Location: Denpasar.
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Featured Experiences
Bali Surfing Paradise (Experienced surfers)
Denpasar Bali
1 - 8 pax
7 hrs
Let's Go Surfing...!
Bali Surfing Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate surfers)
Denpasar Bali
2 - 6 pax
2 hrs
Reviews Received
Bali Surfing Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate surfers)
Denpasar Bali
2 - 6 pax
2 hour
2 reviews
“My 4 private surf lessons and sight seeing tour with Sadia and his teams were the highlight of my recent trip to Bali. From the beginning, Sadia and Alit took me under their wing and were extremely professional, friendly, courteous and helpful in every regard. Sadia is an excellent surf coach. I’m very grateful to Sadia for teaching me how to surf and to understand the physical and mental requirements of surfing; along with where my own strengths and weaknesses lie and key areas for improvement. As a surf coach Sadia is a great motivator and he challenged me to push myself to progress to the best of my ability. Within only a few lessons, I was thrilled to be standing up and riding some nice Bali waves. I have no doubt I couldn’t have progressed as far, within a relatively short time, without Sadia’s instruction and coaching. Aside from surfing, Sadia is passionate about Bali and along the way I learnt a lot about Bali places, the culture and the Balinese people and way of life. The fun and informative sight seeing tour to Ubud was a real treat on the day the waves looked just a little too rough! I highly recommend Sadia’s services as a surf coach, sight seeing tour guide, or surf guide for more experienced surfers who want to be guided to the best waves Bali has to offer.
Thanks again Sadia and Alit and I will definitely be coming back to Bali and sincerely look forward to catching up with you guys again in the future.”
Thanks again Sadia and Alit and I will definitely be coming back to Bali and sincerely look forward to catching up with you guys again in the future.”
almost 10 years ago
Was this useful: 1
Bali Surfing Paradise (Experienced surfers)
Denpasar Bali
1 - 8 pax
7 hour
3 reviews
You can’t go past Sadia and his team at Bali Surf Tours if you are a surfer looking for quality waves without the hassle of getting to the right break at the right time and removing the guess work of trying to locate the spots that are firing on the day. Sadia took my whole Bali surf experience to a much higher level than I could have ever achieved on my own. His local knowledge in and out of the line up was invaluable. As our holiday in paradise was only for 8 days, I wanted to maximise my Bali surf experience to the full and this is where Bali Surf Tours was a perfect solution. My objective was to surf epic waves each day, being completely stoked with no worries or hassles. Sadia and his team made this happen and exceeded all my expectations. Sadia is great guy, an expert surf guide, surf coach and professional in his approach. We have already booked our next trip with Bali Surf Tours and fully recommend Sadia to any surfer (with non surfing partner) wanting to experience Bali waves and Balinese culture.
Antony – Auckland, New Zealand
Antony – Auckland, New Zealand
almost 10 years ago
Was this useful: 1
Bali Surfing Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate surfers)
Denpasar Bali
2 - 6 pax
2 hour
2 reviews
I am a basic intermediate surfer or as I like to call myself “A professional beginner”. After reading carefully all the comments on he is site, I decided to book with them one day to start… just to try and to know if it was worth it … After spending this first day and having a great session with Sadia and his team (Made and Alit the Photography), I remained with them for all my stay in Bali. Sadia is not just a very professional “surf guide”, always on time with Made driving safely to the spots, having a deep knowledge on the breaks – knowing exactly where to go and when to go, finding always waves and the best ones for my ability – he has even be more than a surf instructor: a real surf coach, helping me to improve my surfing and also confidence…the last session was epic !
But Bali Surf Tours is not only about surfing it is also about people, all of them have been really great, always smiling, sharing their knowledge, their culture, traditions and way of life…Without them it would not have been possible for me catch so many waves and have so long rides…
Thanks so much
Charly Francis -July,2013
But Bali Surf Tours is not only about surfing it is also about people, all of them have been really great, always smiling, sharing their knowledge, their culture, traditions and way of life…Without them it would not have been possible for me catch so many waves and have so long rides…
Thanks so much
Charly Francis -July,2013
almost 10 years ago
Was this useful: 0
Bali Surfing Paradise (Experienced surfers)
Denpasar Bali
1 - 8 pax
7 hour
3 reviews
I am a basic intermediate surfer or as I like to call myself “A professional beginner”. After reading carefully all the comments on his site, I decided to book with them one day to start… just to try and to know if it was worth it … After spending this first day and having a great session with Sadia and his team (Made and Alit the Photography), I remained with them for all my stay in Bali. Sadia is not just a very professional “surf guide”, always on time with Made driving safely to the spots, having a deep knowledge on the breaks – knowing exactly where to go and when to go, finding always waves and the best ones for my ability – he has even be more than a surf instructor: a real surf coach, helping me to improve my surfing and also confidence…the last session was epic !
But Bali Surf Tours is not only about surfing it is also about people, all of them have been really great, always smiling, sharing their knowledge, their culture, traditions and way of life…Without them it would not have been possible for me catch so many waves and have so long rides…
Thanks so much
Charly France-July,2013
But Bali Surf Tours is not only about surfing it is also about people, all of them have been really great, always smiling, sharing their knowledge, their culture, traditions and way of life…Without them it would not have been possible for me catch so many waves and have so long rides…
Thanks so much
Charly France-July,2013
almost 10 years ago
Was this useful: 1
Bali Surfing Paradise (Experienced surfers)
Denpasar Bali
1 - 8 pax
7 hour
3 reviews
I had spent a considerably amount of time researching surf guides/coaches prior to my trip in June 2013 and after a number of different responses from both large and small operators, I booked with Sadia and the crew at Bali Surf Tours Unlike the other surf tour groups Bali Surf Tours offered a more intimate and personalized service as it was tailored to my specific ability – from the prompt and on-time pick-ups to the drop-offs at the end of each session, Sadia and the team were always easy going and professional in their approach. The wealth of local knowledge about all the breaks and surf conditions that the team has made a real difference, as it was suited to my ability and confidence level – and we all know ‘that feeling’ when paddling out into a new and unfamiliar break. I learn a lot about my surfing – my strengths and especially my weakness and key areas for improvement – all the advice and guidance was well worth it. I would highly recommend Bali Surf Tours to all weekend warriors and anyone who wants to make the most of a true surf trip to Bali
almost 10 years ago
Was this useful: 1
Reviews Written
“My 4 private surf lessons and sight seeing tour with Sadia and his teams were the highlight of my recent trip to Bali. From the beginning, Sadia and Alit took me under their wing and were extremely professional, friendly, courteous and helpful in every regard. Sadia is an excellent surf coach. I’m very grateful to Sadia for teaching me how to surf and to understand the physical and mental requirements of surfing; along with where my own strengths and weaknesses lie and key areas for improvement. As a surf coach Sadia is a great motivator and he challenged me to push myself to progress to the best of my ability. Within only a few lessons, I was thrilled to be standing up and riding some nice Bali waves. I have no doubt I couldn’t have progressed as far, within a relatively short time, without Sadia’s instruction and coaching. Aside from surfing, Sadia is passionate about Bali and along the way I learnt a lot about Bali places, the culture and the Balinese people and way of life. The fun and informative sight seeing tour to Ubud was a real treat on the day the waves looked just a little too rough! I highly recommend Sadia’s services as a surf coach, sight seeing tour guide, or surf guide for more experienced surfers who want to be guided to the best waves Bali has to offer.
Thanks again Sadia and Alit and I will definitely be coming back to Bali and sincerely look forward to catching up with you guys again in the future.”
Thanks again Sadia and Alit and I will definitely be coming back to Bali and sincerely look forward to catching up with you guys again in the future.”
almost 10 years ago
You can’t go past Sadia and his team at Bali Surf Tours if you are a surfer looking for quality waves without the hassle of getting to the right break at the right time and removing the guess work of trying to locate the spots that are firing on the day. Sadia took my whole Bali surf experience to a much higher level than I could have ever achieved on my own. His local knowledge in and out of the line up was invaluable. As our holiday in paradise was only for 8 days, I wanted to maximise my Bali surf experience to the full and this is where Bali Surf Tours was a perfect solution. My objective was to surf epic waves each day, being completely stoked with no worries or hassles. Sadia and his team made this happen and exceeded all my expectations. Sadia is great guy, an expert surf guide, surf coach and professional in his approach. We have already booked our next trip with Bali Surf Tours and fully recommend Sadia to any surfer (with non surfing partner) wanting to experience Bali waves and Balinese culture.
Antony – Auckland, New Zealand
Antony – Auckland, New Zealand
almost 10 years ago