Bali Bay (Glen Reef) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, bringing you the long-range picture for Bali Bay (Glen Reef). We’ve got some serious swell on the horizon, so let’s get into it.

The pattern over the next 16 days is dominated by a consistent run of SW groundswell, with a few windows of absolute magic. It’s not all smooth sailing – wind and size will test your patience – but there are some killer sessions lined up.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 21st with a solid 7.9ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 2375, and with glassy conditions in the morning, it’s going to be excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the standout of the early period. Wednesday and Thursday see a drop in quality as cross and cross-off winds chop things up, though the swell stays in the 6.6ft to 9.8ft range. The afternoon on Thursday sees a 9.8ft SW swell, but with a cross-shore wind, it’s not the pick.

Now, hold on for Friday, July 24th. The morning brings a beast of an 11.5ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 5020. This is expert territory only. It’s a long-period groundswell, so expect it to stand up tall and a bit straight at the reef, but the wind is light cross-shore. For the experienced crew, this is the big one, but it’s a serious beast.

Saturday, July 25th, we get a clean morning with a 6.6ft SW swell and cross-off winds. The energy is still strong at 2295. That’s a great day for intermediates. The following Sunday, July 26th, is pure glass again with a 6.2ft SW swell, making for another excellent morning.

The second week starts with a drop in quality. Monday, July 27th, has a long-period 16-second swell, but it’s only 3.9ft and the wind is messy. The 27th and 28th have strong winds – 22 to 25 mph – making it more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. However, the mornings of the 29th, 30th, and 31st all offer clean, glassy conditions with solid SW swell around 6.9ft to 7.5ft. The energy is strong, and these are all excellent for experienced surfers. The morning of July 31st is a true standout with calm, glassy conditions and a 6.2ft SW swell.

Looking further ahead to Saturday, August 1st, we have another glassy morning with a 7.9ft WSW swell at a very long 16 seconds. The energy is 2794. That’s a promising long-range standout, but less certain. The following days have shorter period swells and more wind. The morning of Tuesday, August 4th, cleans up again with a glassy 6.6ft SW swell, offering one last excellent session before the window closes.

So, the best on offer is the big Friday, July 24th, for the experts, and the glassy mornings of July 21st, July 26th, July 31st, and August 1st for the rest of us. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get there early for the clean ones.

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