Kuta Beach itself, the large strip centered around Jalan Pantai Kuta, can be the worlds worst close-out, especially at low-tide. At best, you can get fast cover-ups, and the up-side is the waves are usually super-hollow, and offshore in the southeast trades. At the west end of that street, you can jog up and check for the best peak.
Halfway, located level with Poppies Lane 2, often has the best peaks. You'll spot it from almost anywhere because there's always a solid group out there. It gets a bit more wind than spots down the beach but holds better shape thought the tides and is pretty consistent, and usually hollow. If its over 4 feet you will get thumped!
Padma, at the end of the street of the same name, is one of a number of well-frequented sections of beach running north from Kuta to Legian. If you're in a bemo, you might want to check the spots up and down Jalan Raya Kuta and find the best on the day. Body-boarders and a regular crew surf outside the Blue Ocean Hotel at the end of Jalan Putra, and there are plenty of peaks running across this area. The whole strip is often very murky, with plastic items floating in the water and washing up on the beach. Best avoided after rains.
Further up towards Seminyak are more low tide peaks, getting more consistent but messy as you head north. Best on morning glass or opportunistic NE winds. Of note is the beach-break called Petitenget, near the Legian Hotel.
Breaks from 1-6ft (more if lucky although often the bigger swells are a suicide mission involving heavy close-outs). Higher tides generally best. Ideal for beginners on most days. Can be used as an indicator for Ulu's and Bukit breaks; if its a genuine 4-6 feet here pack your gun and head south: Uluwatu could be 10 feet, Padang may well be breaking, and Green Ball will be too big by far.
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