Balian Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.51° S 114.97° E

Balian Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Balian sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.5° 

Balian surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Balian surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,532 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balian this week:

The surf forecast for Balian over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balian in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balian over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what the next couple of weeks look like for Balian. We’ve got a pretty slow start, but patience is going to pay off big time towards the end of the run. Let’s break it down.

The overall pattern is one of those classic building swells. Right now, the surf is small and not really worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a solid gap of about a week with nothing that’s really on, just knee-to-waist high stuff with mostly cross-shore wind. The water temp is sitting right around 81°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday, 1st August, but it’s still marginal. Swell bumps to about 4ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy is building (moderate). It’s not until Sunday, 2nd August that the swell gets a bit more push, hitting 5ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it choppy. Not our day.

Things start to look more interesting by Wednesday, 5th August. The swell drops back to 3ft, but listen to this – the period jumps to 19 seconds from the SSW. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong. Wind is still cross-shore at 12 mph, so the surface will have some texture, but that long-period swell should set up some nice lines on the reef. This is the first standout, but with that long period, it might break a bit straight at the beach, so Balian’s reef could be your ticket.

Now, hold onto your board, because Tuesday, 11th August is the real standout. We’ve got a solid 8ft SSW swell with a 20-second period. That’s a massive, very long-period groundswell with energy that’s off the charts. The wind is a light cross-shore at 9 mph, which will keep things reasonably clean. This is big wave territory – over 8ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers. The crowd can be an issue here sometimes, but on a day like this, the crowd will be thin. This is the one to circle.

And it keeps building. Wednesday, 12th August pushes to 10ft from the SSW, period still strong at 18-19 seconds. The energy is huge. Again, wind stays light cross-shore, keeping it manageable. This is still the same window of big, powerful swell. After that, it drops off a bit to 8ft on Thursday, 13th August, still solid, but the period shortens.

So, the best on offer? No doubt, Tuesday the 11th through Wednesday the 12th of August. Big, long-period SSW groundswell with light winds. If you’re experienced, that’s your window. It’s a long way out so keep an eye on it, but the potential is huge.

Stay safe, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:54AM2.35m
10:55PM1.98m
10:29AM2.46m
11:20PM2.13m
11:01AM2.52m
11:46PM2.25m
11:32AM2.53m
00:11AM2.36m
12:02PM2.49m
00:36AM2.43m
12:33PM2.39m
1:02AM2.48m
1:05PM2.25m
1:30AM2.48m
Low Tide
4:38PM0.31m
4:23AM0.83m
5:05PM0.22m
4:57AM0.71m
5:31PM0.18m
5:29AM0.62m
5:56PM0.18m
6:02AM0.56m
6:20PM0.21m
6:35AM0.52m
6:45PM0.29m
7:09AM0.51m
7:10PM0.40m
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Information about the Balian Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Balian provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Balian can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balian surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Balian) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Balian may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Balian is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Tabanan. If you plan a holiday in West Coast of Bali, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tabanan. Tabanan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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