
Surf Forecasts:
Ketewel surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,952 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ketewel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ketewel in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ketewel over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim around here. The swell is there, but the wind just won’t play ball. It’s a classic case of plenty of energy in the water, but it's all getting ripped to shreds by a persistent cross-onshore breeze. The wait for a decent window is going to be a long one.
We’re starting with a pulse of SSW groundswell. For Wednesday the 8th, the swell is a solid 5.9 ft, with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1789. The water is sitting at 81.9°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. But the real story is the wind: a steady 12.4 mph from the ESE. That’s a cross-on, and it’s making a mess of things. The reports are calling it poor and choppy, and that’s the truth for the whole day. It stays like this through the 9th and 10th, with the swell holding around 5.6-6.2 ft and the wind not letting up.
We get a slight drop in swell energy over the weekend. Saturday the 11th sees the swell drop to 4.9 ft in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s down to 3.0 ft. The wind lightens a little on Sunday the 12th, but it’s still a cross-on, leaving us with weak, wind-affected waves.
There is a brief flicker of hope on Monday the 20th. The morning shows the swell coming back up to 6.2 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind direction actually turns to a straight onshore for a bit. This gets a marginal score, but it’s still not clean. The combined energy is back up to 2005, showing plenty of power, but the wind state is described as “unknown” which is rarely a good sign for quality. Later in the day, the wind goes cross-on again.
Standout: Honestly, there’s no true standout here. The closest we get to a session is the Ketewel (reef) on the morning of Monday, July 20th. The swell is a decent 6.2 ft from the SSW, with long-period groundswell energy. But remember, this is an advanced wave, inconsistent, and with the wind being onshore, it’s going to be a fight. The water’s warm but the quality just isn’t there. This is a spot you’d only paddle out at if you were desperate and had a lot of experience under your belt. The crowds are sometimes an issue, but honestly, with conditions like this, it might be quiet.
For the rest of the two weeks, it’s more of the same: consistent swell but consistently messy conditions. A long stretch with no real quality on offer. The blank run feels normal for this area when the trade winds lock in.
Stay salty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
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1471 | 1735 | 1712 | 1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1358 | 1341 | 1052 | 899 | 341 | 479 | 231 | 167 | 163 | 295 | 256 | 1083 | 1501 | 1753 | 1286 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:18AM2.45m | 9:55PM1.73m | 9:19AM2.60m | 10:39PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:31PM0.24m | 2:53AM0.94m | 4:19PM0.09m | 3:53AM0.79m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
1471 | 1735 | 1712 | 1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1358 | 1341 | 1052 | 899 | 317 | 479 | 59 | 112 | 65 | 295 | 209 | 1083 | 1501 | 1753 | 1286 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | — | — | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | NE 7 | S 21 | S 20 |
214 | — | — | 18 | 45 | 319 | — | — | — | — | 341 | 68 | 231 | 167 | 163 | 49 | 188 | 230 | 7 | 233 | 373 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 125 | 109 | 121 | 40 | 256 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
96 | 118 | 132 | 287 | 164 | 189 | 237 | 134 | 126 | 164 | 131 | 113 | — | — | — | — | 127 | 143 | 247 | 253 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 17 | 38 | 93 | 17 | 38 | 85 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 67 | 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.










