
Surf Forecasts:
Ketewel surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,826 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ketewel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ketewel in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ketewel over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, and I'm lookin' at the run ahead for Ketewel. Straight up, it's a tough outlook. This is a sheltered reef break that needs a clean window, and for the next 16 days, it's just not getting it. The water’s sitting at a warm 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary there.
The problem is the wind. We’ve got a solid, consistent SSW groundswell pushing in, with a long period of 14 to 16 seconds—sometimes even hitting 20 seconds later on. That's proper energy, with the combined swell energy regularly in the strong range. But that's where the good news ends. The wind is stuck on a cross-on from the ESE or SE, blowing at 9 to 16 mph, turning what could be a beautiful wave into a bumpy, choppy mess. It's a real shame because the swell is there, but the conditions are just poor.
There's a gap of no real surf on offer for the first week and a half. The first event that even gets a "marginal" nod is on Tuesday, July 14th, in the afternoon. The swell is solid at 6ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, but the wind is still a moderate, choppy cross-on. It's a maybe, but you'd be wrestling the wind.
Wednesday, July 15th, is a write-off again with the same story. The next flicker of hope comes on Saturday, July 18th, in the morning. Swell is a bit smaller at 4ft, but the period is a clean 15 seconds. The wind is a lighter gentle breeze, but it's still cross-on. It's the best we've got, but it's still just a "marginal" call.
Then, on Sunday, July 19th, the afternoon shows a slight shift. We get a 5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and for the first time, the wind is reported as straight "on." That's a big change. While it's still not the clean offshore we’d want, an onshore wind at least lines up with the swell, and the "marginal" rating suggests it might be rideable. This is the standout moment in the whole forecast, but it's still a gamble.
Overall, for the next two weeks, Ketewel is a frustrating watch. The swell is there, but the wind is a constant enemy. Unless you're a masochist who loves paddling into choppy, bumpy lines, I'd be looking at other options or waiting for a change in the forecast. This is a spot that's inconsistent at the best of times, and these conditions are making it a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 7 |
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613 | 1464 | 1055 | 817 | 736 | 1136 | 1471 | 1735 | 1712 | 1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1512 | 1341 | 1052 | 899 | 635 | 479 | 181 | 260 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:29PM2.14m | 2:19AM2.16m | 2:09PM1.97m | 2:56AM2.18m | 2:59PM1.77m | 3:40AM2.19m | 4:07PM1.58m | 4:37AM2.20m | 5:48PM1.44m | 5:48AM2.23m | 7:41PM1.45m | 7:06AM2.32m | 9:00PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.47m | 8:21AM0.84m | 8:23PM0.60m | 9:16AM0.84m | 8:59PM0.74m | 10:25AM0.83m | 9:43PM0.89m | 11:50AM0.76m | 10:46PM1.02m | 1:20PM0.62m | 00:12AM1.09m | 2:33PM0.43m | 1:41AM1.06m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
613 | 1464 | 1055 | 817 | 736 | 1136 | 1471 | 1735 | 1712 | 1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1512 | 1341 | 1052 | 899 | 635 | 479 | 78 | 105 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | SSW 19 | — | — | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
603 | 427 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 214 | — | — | 18 | 45 | 276 | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | 181 | 260 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | S 26 | SW 12 |
68 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 156 | 13 | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | SE 7 |
— | 100 | 109 | 102 | 109 | 77 | 87 | 93 | 102 | 177 | 176 | 126 | 177 | 130 | 118 | 200 | 164 | — | — | — | 140 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 162 | 17 | 17 | 93 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
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Information about the Ketewel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ketewel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ketewel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ketewel 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 (Ketewel) 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 Ketewel 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.
Ketewel is 7 km (4 miles) from Denpasar. If you plan a holiday in Sanur - Bali, look for hotels and other accommodation in Denpasar. Denpasar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










