Balangan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on in the water.

We’ve got a really nice stretch of swell lined up for Balangan. The water temp is about 79°, which is dead average for the season – no complaints there. The whole pattern is a solid, drawn-out run of SSW to SW groundswell, combined with offshore winds on most days. This reef handles that long-period energy well, and we’re seeing swell periods mostly between 14 and 18 seconds, so real groundswell, proper wave faces, and decent gaps between the sets.

Starting out Thursday the 10th, the swell is already 7ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross-offshore, and the tide is making things a little tricky – the quality isn’t quite there yet. Combined energy is 2368, strong, but not clean. Same story Thursday afternoon.

Friday the 11th is the day it clicks. Swell eases just a touch to 6ft from the SW, but we get offshore wind (12 mph), and the period jumps to 16 seconds. The energy is solid at 1865, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your signal. Saturday the 12th is still offshore, swell drops to 5ft, but with a 14-second period and energy of 1727, it’s going to be clean and fun, a little more manageable.

Now, circle Sunday the 13th. That’s the standout of the first week. Morning sees 6ft SW swell with an 18-second period – that’s as long and powerful as it gets – and the combined energy is 2512. By the afternoon, it’s 7ft SW, 17-second period, energy at 2614. All of it under clean, offshore wind. That’s a world-class reef session waiting to happen.

Monday the 14th keeps the same vibe, with a slightly stronger breeze at 16 mph but still offshore. Swell at 6ft, 16-second period, energy 1494 – still excellent. This solid run keeps going through Tuesday the 15th, Wednesday the 16th (watch the afternoon cross-off), Thursday the 17th (gentle offshore, glassy), and Friday the 18th. It’s just one quality window after another.

The second week gives you a little breather on Saturday the 19th – smaller swell at 5ft, energy drops to 969, but still clean. Then Sunday the 20th picks back up to 6ft from the SW, 16 seconds, energy at 1718. The real heavy stuff comes back around Wednesday the 23rd: 7ft to 7ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and the combined energy is massive – 2718 and 2624. That’s for experts only with offshore wind. Thursday the 24th is another big day with 8ft SSW, energy at 2483. Friday the 25th finishes strong at 7ft.

Balangan is a consistent reef, fairly exposed, and crowds are “sometimes” a thing, so plan around it. When the swell is over 7ft, it’s definitely a spot for the experienced crew. Long-period groundswell loves this kind of setup.

That’s the full picture.
Rusty.

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