Where's the best beginner-friendly surf beach in Bali (with calmer waves)?

One traveler was looking for a beach near Ubud with the calmest waves for the next few days — east coast beaches tend to be calmer, but conditions vary a lot with tide and season, so check the surf forecast on the day.

Beginners are teaming up for morning surf sessions at Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu — the conditions are gentle and forgiving, good for those still learning to stand up on the board.

Someone asked if the west coast (Uluwatu) is good for a beginner in early September — Uluwatu is known as a more challenging reef break with strong waves, so first-timers are better off at sandy-bottom beaches like Canggu rather than Uluwatu itself.