
Surf Forecasts:
Ketewel surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,751 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ketewel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ketewel in the next 16 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ketewel over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks at Ketewel is a bit of a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long stretch of challenging conditions, so let’s get into it.
The first decent surf to speak of doesn't really show up until Tuesday the 14th of July. Before that, we're looking at a few days of small, messy swell with a persistent cross-onshore wind. The water temp is sitting at a warm 82°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to complain about there.
The best bet in the whole 16-day window, and I mean the only real standout, looks to be Tuesday the 14th of July. We’ve got a solid SSW swell pushing through, with chest-to-head high waves (6ft to 6ft) and a period of 17 to 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, full of energy and shape. The combined energy is strong, hitting values of 2579 and 2251. That’s the kind of juice that makes a reef break like Ketewel (Bali) start to hum. It’s a sheltered spot, taking the best from the south, so this swell direction is right on the money. Now, the wind is still cross-on, but it's a gentle breeze, so the chop won't be too bad. It’s a picky, advanced reef break, and it's inconsistent, so you'll need to be patient and on your game. It can get crowded here sometimes, so be ready to share the takeoff zone. For a crew of experienced surfers, this is the day to circle on the calendar.
After that little spike, the swell drops back a touch, but the wind stays a problem. Through the rest of the week and into the next, we’re stuck with a moderate breeze that keeps the surface bumpy. The swell is still there, but the quality just isn't coming together. The combined energy values drop into the 3-digit range, hovering around 1000 to 1500, which is moderate at best. There’s a hint of something bigger building for Monday the 20th of July, with a 8ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is still cross-on. The energy is strong (3283), but the forecast says poor surf conditions, so it’s not a reliable call.
The bottom line is that this is a dry spell, mate. Apart from that Tuesday the 14th, it's a grind. For a spot that’s inconsistent by nature, a blank run like this is pretty normal. The surf will be there, but it'll be a battle against the wind. The setups we see on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of July, with bigger swell and that same cross-on wind, might actually look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer at a beach-and-reef setup like this. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because they can change, but for now, temper your expectations.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
961 | 341 | 479 | 231 | 167 | 273 | 193 | 343 | 1469 | 1714 | 2187 | 2064 | 1853 | 1447 | 1182 | 970 | 869 | 742 | 638 | 635 | 991 | |
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-on |
High Tide | 7:41PM1.45m | 7:06AM2.32m | 9:00PM1.57m | 8:18AM2.45m | 9:55PM1.73m | 9:19AM2.60m | 10:39PM1.89m | 10:12AM2.70m | 11:19PM2.06m | 11:00AM2.73m | 11:57PM2.20m | 11:45AM2.68m | 00:34AM2.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM0.62m | 00:12AM1.09m | 2:33PM0.43m | 1:41AM1.06m | 3:31PM0.24m | 2:53AM0.94m | 4:19PM0.09m | 3:53AM0.79m | 5:02PM0.01m | 4:45AM0.66m | 5:41PM-0.00m | 5:34AM0.56m | 6:17PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
961 | 341 | 479 | 68 | 167 | 73 | 193 | 247 | 1469 | 1714 | 2187 | 2064 | 1853 | 1447 | 1182 | 970 | 869 | 742 | 638 | 635 | 991 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | S 21 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | S 20 | NE 7 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | — |
151 | 322 | 99 | 231 | 108 | 273 | 40 | 343 | 126 | 332 | — | 66 | 74 | — | 30 | 7 | 9 | 75 | 249 | 219 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 23 | S 15 | — | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 127 | 44 | 18 | 105 | 116 | — | 471 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
225 | 147 | — | 120 | 83 | — | 76 | 97 | 103 | 62 | 64 | — | — | 143 | 89 | 150 | 200 | 147 | 164 | 174 | 138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 161 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 162 | 17 | 17 |
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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.
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