Racetrack Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Indonesia – Bali – The Bukit)
| Name: | Racetrack |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Racetrack in Bali (The Bukit) is an exposed reef and point break that has very reliable surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the optimum time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the east southeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest.The break here is a left hand point. Best around mid tide. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Racetrack Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Racetrack surf quality by season and Racetrack surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Racetrack |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Racetrack:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Outside Corner | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Temples | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | The Bombie | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Peak | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Uluwatu | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Racetrack: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 5679 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 6004 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 6042 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 6069 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 6081 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Racetrack: |
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| Closest tide station | Scott Reef, Australia | 581 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ashmore Reef, Australia | 588 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 648 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lynher Bank, Australia | 656 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Browse Island, Australia | 679 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Racetrack: |
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| Closest ski area | Lake Mountain (Australia) | 2762 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 2763 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2771 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Buller (Australia) | 2772 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Stirling (Australia) | 2773 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Racetrack: |
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| Closest city location | Jimbaran (Indonesia) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kuta (Indonesia) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Banjar Gunungpande (Indonesia) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Banjar Kerobokan (Indonesia) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Banjar Medura (Indonesia) | 15 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Racetrack is Bali International (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) in Indonesia, which is 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Racetrack is Selaparang (Mataram) Airport (AMI), also in Indonesia, 115 km (71 miles) away.
