Bingin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the calendar for the Uluwatu area, focused on the classic reef at Bingin. The water is 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The pattern starts this week, but don't get too excited just yet. Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 31st of July is a bit of a tease. There’s waist to chest-high SSW swell rolling in (3 ft to 5 ft), with a long period of 15 to 16 seconds. That groundswell energy is moderate, reading between 758 and 1548 (combined energy). The wind is a cross-off from the ESE, which keeps the surface clean, but the forecast says the conditions are marginal and the scores are low. It’s not flat, but it’s not really firing properly.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August look a little better. The swell holds around 4 ft to 5 ft, still from the SSW, but the period stretches out to 17 seconds on Friday. The wind eases up to a moderate breeze, with the Saturday morning session even seeing a brief clean-up. The combined energy creeps up into the 1400-2300 range. Still, the official word is it’s marginal. You could get a few, but you’ll be working for them.

Now, here’s the standout. Circle Sunday the 2nd of August. That’s when it all clicks. The swell jumps to a clean 7 ft from the SSW, with a solid 16-second period. The combined energy spikes to 2188 (strong) and the wind finally goes pure offshore, a moderate breeze from the ESE. That’s the call for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is a reef break, so 7 ft is a proper size, not for groms or the faint of heart. It’s a consistent spot, so expect a few other souls out there who know what’s up.

The good energy doesn’t stop there. The rest of the first week of August continues to pump. From the 3rd to the 6th, we’ve got chest to head-high swell (6 ft to 8 ft) with consistent 14 to 17-second periods. The energy is all in the 1300-3450 range. The wind is mostly that cross-off ESE breeze, keeping the surface clean. It’s still a good, solid run.

Friday the 7th of August is another real highlight. The swell jumps up to a solid 10 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4459 (very strong). The morning session has that offshore wind again, making it excellent for experienced surfers only. This is big, powerful reef surf. If you’re not an expert, stay on the beach and watch.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th holds the size at 8 ft to 10 ft, with the energy staying high (2500-4877). The wind is cross-off, so it’s still clean, but the tide is flagged as a factor. The second week stays lively, with the 12th of August offering another 10 ft day with a very gentle cross-off breeze, marking it as excellent for the experienced crew.

So, to wrap it up from the Bukit: the first few days are a warm-up. The real deal starts Sunday the 2nd of August, with another standout on Friday the 7th. It’s a long-range forecast for the second week, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising. This is big, clean, powerful reef surfing. Bring your A-game and a good board.

Rusty.

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