Balangan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up at Balangan. This is a classic reef break that handles a SW swell like a dream, and the water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

We’re kicking off on Tuesday the 11th, but it’s not all that clean with a cross-off wind, so we’ll let that one slide. The real action starts to fire from Wednesday the 12th. Wednesday morning brings a 7ft SSW swell at a very long 17 seconds, with clean offshore winds from the ESE. The combined energy is strong at 2857 – you’re going to feel that push. This is expert territory at that size, but for those who can handle it, the waves will be lined up and powerful. That offshore wind stays locked in for a few days.

Thursday the 13th afternoon is a standout. The swell jumps back up to 10ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 4153. That’s a serious amount of water moving. Balangan will be throwing down some heavy, hollow rights. Only for the experienced crew, but it’s going to be one of the best sessions of the whole outlook if you’re up for it.

The quality holds through the weekend and into the start of the following week. By Sunday the 16th, the swell drops a touch to 7ft, but it’s still clean and offshore, so it stays very good. Monday the 17th sees the swell drop to 5ft, but still with offshore wind – that’s more manageable and still fun.

There’s a bit of a dip in the middle of the second week, but then we get a nice pulse building again. Wednesday the 19th brings 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and clean offshore winds. The energy is strong at 3379. Another session for the experienced, but it’s going to be cracking.

The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd stays solid, with Saturday the 22nd offering 7ft SSW swell and light offshore winds from the SE at only 6 mph. That’s as clean as it gets, and the energy is still moderate-strong at 2572. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The final push comes on Monday the 24th – 7ft SSW, 16-second period, and clean offshore winds. The energy is 2382. That’s a great way to finish the outlook.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday the 13th afternoon and Wednesday the 19th morning – both are serious, powerful, clean groundswell days for experts. The consistent offshore winds and long-period SSW swell make Balangan a proper destination for this whole period.

Rusty.

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