Bali Bay (Glen Reef) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get you the imperial version, mate.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. There’s some real potential later on, but for the most part, you’re going to be fighting the wind here. The first real standout is a full week away, so don’t rush out the door just yet.

Right off the bat, Monday the 14th is pretty grim. We’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell (12 seconds) rolling in, but with a strong N wind howling at 16 mph, it’s just not happening. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.

Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are messy. The swell is building—up to 7ft on Wednesday from the WSW with a nice 13-second period—but that wind stays fresh and cross. The wave energy is moderate on Tuesday (565), but it jumps up to strong on Wednesday (2528). Still, the wind just wrecks it.

We finally get a break in the weather on Saturday the 19th of September. This is the first real standout. Bali Bay (Glen Reef) is looking clean with a 5ft SW swell (12 seconds) and a light SE breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (1096). This is an intermediate reef break that is very consistent, so you can expect waves. It will be exposed to that NW swell window, but we’re getting SW swell, so it should wrap in nicely. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It might get a little busy, so be ready to share.

Sunday the 20th is a step down—still decent 6ft SW swell but the wind picks up, making things a bit lumpy.

The next real standout is Thursday the 24th of September. We’ve got a 6ft swell shifting to the SSE with a shorter 8-second period, but the wind goes light offshore from the SE at 6 mph. That’s clean. The energy is moderate (730), but the conditions are expected to be very good. It’s a solid option.

Then, on Saturday the 27th and beyond, the swell gets huge—over 12ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is extreme (over 4000). The wind and tide are favorable, but this is simply too big for this break. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a beast.

Looking all the way out to Tuesday the 29th of September, we finally get a glassy morning. A 6ft SW groundswell (12 seconds) with absolutely no wind. The energy is strong (1427). This is another excellent window for experienced surfers. It’s a long way out, but worth keeping an eye on.

So, to sum it up: mark your calendar for Saturday the 19th and Thursday the 24th. Those are your best bets for clean, rideable waves. The rest of the time, you’ll be fighting the breeze.

- Rusty

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