Balangan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Balangan, a classic reef setup that’s about to fire for the experienced crew.

The pattern sets in from Saturday morning, the 8th of August, with a solid groundswell pushing in. We’re looking at 8ft of SSW swell, with a period of 16 seconds, giving it that long, powerful energy. The combined wave energy is a strong 3113, and with a clean offshore wind from the SE, this is going to be some serious, well-shaped reef riding. The water is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday afternoon holds similar, with 8ft SSW swell. The whole weekend looks quality, with Sunday morning offering 7ft of that same long-period SSW groundswell and clean offshore conditions.

The real standout, the one you’ve got to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. The swell bumps up to a solid 10ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period – that’s long, powerful, and will be running down the reef with authority. The combined energy is a massive 5324, and we’re looking at a gentle offshore breeze. This is going to be clean, big, and demanding. This is for the experienced crew only; anything over 8ft like this is expert territory. The only downside is that Balangan can get crowded, and with a window like this, expect the lineup to be busy.

The swell continues to pump through the week, with another 10ft day on Thursday morning, the 13th, though the wind goes cross-offshore which will make it a bit bumpier. It’s still a big, powerful swell, but the cleanest conditions will be on the offshore days. By Saturday, the 15th, the swell eases a touch to 7ft, but the morning has a gentle offshore breeze, keeping it clean.

As we head into the second week, the swell stays solid. Tuesday morning, the 18th, is a bit of a write-off with a fresh 19 mph offshore wind making things tricky. But then look at Friday morning, the 21st of August. Another 10ft of SSW groundswell, 17-second period, and a light 6 mph offshore breeze. The combined energy is 4739. This is a long-range promise, so it’s not as certain, but if it arrives, it will be another top-tier session. Keep an eye on it.

The run finishes on Sunday, the 23rd, with a fresh 22 mph breeze making conditions messy, but the swell is still there.

So, the best of the best? It’s a toss-up between Tuesday the 11th and Friday the 21st. Tuesday gets the nod for being closer and more certain, with that gentle offshore breeze, but both are serious groundswell events. The long period means these waves will stand up nicely on the reef, but don’t expect quick, snappy beach breaks. Paddling out will be easier with the long gaps between sets, but the waves themselves will be thick and powerful.

Stay safe out there, and don’t even think about it if you’re not solid on a big, hollow reef.

Rusty.

Read more