Keramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days. The start is a bit slow, so don't get your hopes up for the first few. The real winner is in the second week.

Sunday July 12th kicks off with a clean-looking 0.8m SW groundswell at Keramas (Bali) with a 13-second period, but the wind is blowing cross-on, which messes with the surface. The water is 82°, pretty normal for the season. The energy is moderate (534). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Monday July 13th is a dog – choppy and windy, forget it. Tuesday the 14th brings a serious jump in size, with the swell hitting 6ft to 6ft from the SSW and a 17-18 second period. The energy is strong (2244). That’s a powerful groundswell, but the wind is still cross-on, so it’s messy and chunky.

From Wednesday 15th through Saturday 19th, we’re in a rut. The swell sits at 4ft to 4ft, with moderate energy, but the wind stays cross-on and we get some rain. It’s a frustrating stretch.

Now, here’s the good stuff. Sunday July 20th is a standout. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the energy is very strong (3163). That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is still cross-on, which is a shame, but the power is undeniable. This is for experts only – 8ft on a reef is no joke. Crowds are likely.

The real gem is Monday July 27th. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, but the wind swings around to light offshore (on) from the SE. That’s the cleanest wind we see all forecast. The energy is moderate (1163). This is the session to aim for. The best trade-off of size, power, and glassy conditions. You’ll have company, but for a wave like that, it’s worth fighting for a spot.

So, the first week is a bit of a slog with the cross-on wind, but the second week has the heat. The 20th has the biggest grunt, but the 27th is the cleanest. If you’ve only got one day, make it the 27th.

Rusty.

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