SurfersofBali

This is exactly the kind of waves most surfers would dream of scoring at Uluwatu - a solid swell with plenty of overhead sets and a firm offshore wind to groom it all into shape.

With a good swell running and a mid tide, the only element slightly askew was the wind - blowing cross-offshore and bumpy up the face.

The biggest swell of the year was delivered a couple of months ago in Bali, with huge waves breaking all day at the Bombie and Outside Corner.

The size of this swell combined well with a low to mid tide at Impossibles, and even though there were plenty that sectioned off, there were more than enough that peeled on through to keep the lineup happy.

Impossibles and Bingin were both liking the lower end of the tide during this session. Impossibles was around head high and even though it was quite soft, it was linking up for some pretty long rides.

It was one of the biggest waves to break at Outside Corner and with a stiff offshore blowing.

You can expect a solid crowd when Uluwatu is doing its thing, so it's not too common to have a set wave fall in your lap without anyone else at least 'having a look' at it.

WSL commentator and coach to John John Florence, Ross Williams, was recently asked: "Who is the best surfer not on the Championship Tour?"

Bali's 'Crown Jewel': Padang Padang, was in fine form on the 9th of September - and since Kelly Slater was in town, it was no great surprise to see him make his way to the lineup for the morning session.