Not sure about Berewa (heading there myself in late May for the first time), Last time in Balian 2 years ago there was no one hiring SUPs but may have changed, great SUP wave tho, as long as you like lefts. Catches a lot of swell so can really go off. Its normally pretty casual there with a few take offs to ease the pressure, if you go out early it can be pretty quiet as is a bit of a hike from Kuta etc so the day trippers take a while to get up there. Best shot re hire is to get a decent board from Jankie in Sanur rather than some of the other dodgy ones that seem to be available for hire in other places, you can find him if you do a search for Bali Stand Up Paddle.

I was in Balian in oct 15 no sup hire that I could see. Balian beach café great food, couple of busted arse longboards for 5 bucks a day. I surfed the rights more than the lefts. Medewi had quality Longboards for hire similar price no sups. Big sign at Medewi surf club saying sups banned. Asked the question of the local crew and they said they only were hard on sups when it was crowded. SUPS to the shoulder of the line up haha.
I don't believe you would have dramas at these breaks.

Good on you folks! Thanks for the feedback. I was searching the forum trying to find specifics about these two areas with regards to SUP's. I think I will take my SUP instead and just go the unpopularity vote with the others in the group. Should be a good trip, I will give feedback on my return!

Jankie @

www.bali-standuppaddle.org/

I would also highly recommend Jankie
In sanur at the moment
He is helpful friendly and has good boards

I'm in Berawa now staying in the legong kereton an awesome place on beachfront. No decent sup hire here or echo beach I would def bring your own I bought straps with me to tie down on transport. Surfs been pumping and i can paddle away from crowd.

I'm going to Bali in June, 1 week Kuta reef, 1 week in Balian. As I ride a 10'8" cruiser I've decided to go inflatable for ease of transport. See you out at Balian, look for the old grey dude on a blowy, lol!