Bali Bay (Glen Reef) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Bali Bay (Glen Reef). This is a reef break, intermediate-level, and it’s very consistent. The water’s sittin’ at 59°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing wild there.

The first window of proper surf is Friday the 24th of July, and it’s a big one. We’re talkin’ a solid 12 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, pumping a massive 4757 units of energy. That’s serious juice. But here’s the thing—it’s too big for this break. The wind’s glassy in the morning, which is a dream, but the swell is just too much. It’ll be a spectacle, but only for the absolute guns with a death wish. Afternoon the wind picks up cross-on and the swell drops a touch, but it’s still heavy and messy.

Saturday the 25th brightens up. The swell drops to 8 ft SW, period 13 seconds, and the wind goes light cross-offshore. That’s clean, groomed, and powerful. Energy is still strong at 1943. This is a solid day for experienced surfers—the reef will be firing, but you’ll need your wits about you. Sunday the 26th is smaller, around 7 ft, with cross-shore wind, not as clean, and the energy drops to 1476. It’s okay, but nothing special.

Then Monday the 27th brings a spike: 8 ft SW with a very long 17-second period, energy 4137. That’s a groundswell of the highest order. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit choppy. Long period like that at a reef break can be epic, but the wind is the spoiler. Tuesday the 28th is clean with cross-offshore wind, same size, period 15 seconds—still solid and powerful. Good for advanced crew.

The standout in this whole run? I’d say Friday the 31st of July morning. You’ve got 8 ft SW with a 16-second period, energy 3122, and light cross-offshore wind. The conditions are clean, the reef will be holding that long-period swell beautifully. It’s a bit of a wait, but that morning is your best bet. Saturday the 1st of August morning is also glassy with 7 ft SW, 14 seconds—clean, powerful, and less intense. A close second.

There’s a gap from Sunday the 2nd through Tuesday the 4th where the wind is cross or cross-on, and the swell is inconsistent in quality. Wednesday the 5th is nothing special. But Thursday the 6th of August morning is another cracker: 10 ft SW, 13 seconds, glassy. Energy 3120. That’s a big, clean swell—but again, 10 ft at a reef is only for the brave. It’s a standout for the second week, but less certain that far out.

Overall, the first week is dominated by a huge swell that’s too big for the spot, then a few clean windows for experienced surfers. The long-period swells are a plus for this reef—they’ll wrap in nicely—but the wind is the key. If you’re a capable surfer, the 25th, 28th, 31st, and 1st August mornings are your windows. The 6th August is a wildcard if you’re into heavy, glassy reef waves.

Peace out,
Rusty

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