
Surf Forecasts:
Ketewel surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,228 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ketewel over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Ketewel in feet and knots.
The outlook’s a bummer, folks. We’ve got plenty of swell rolling in from the SSW throughout the next couple of weeks, with periods running from 14 seconds up to 21 seconds – that’s real groundswell energy. The combined energy figures are through the roof, hitting four-digit numbers like 1828 on Wednesday afternoon and even climbing over 2800 by Monday of the second week. But that’s all wasted because the wind is a brutal cross-onshore from the SE or ESE, blowing 12 to 16 mph. It’s just tearing the surface up.
Starting Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, through the whole first week, it’s poor surf every session. The swell’s running 5 to 6 feet, but that wind has it chopped to bits. The water’s at 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ special there.
Into the second week, and it’s more of the same. Monday morning, July 13th, we get a super long-period 21-second swell at 2 feet – the energy’s still strong at 1204, but it’s tiny and the wind is still there. Saturday morning, July 18th and Sunday morning, July 19th are the only times the score nudges up to a 1 or 2. That Sunday morning is actually your best chance: a light offshore wind from the south, swell at 4 feet from the SSW with a 14-second period and an energy of 1173. It’s marginal, but at least it’s clean. Ketewel is an inconsistent, sheltered reef, so it’s never a sure thing.
By Monday, July 20th, the swell ramps up big – 7 to 8 feet from the SSW with periods of 16 to 17 seconds. The energy readings are massive, hitting 2651 and 2816. But that’s overhead and a half, solidly in expert territory, and still with that moderate cross-onshore wind. That long-period groundswell on a reef might have some shape, but with the wind on it, it’ll be a bumpy, dangerous mess. If you’re into kite surfing, that setup probably looks fun, but for a paddle boarder? Not so much.
No true standouts in this whole 16-day window. If you’ve got to paddle, keep an eye on that Sunday morning, July 19th – it’s the only clean look we get. But with an inconsistent break, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1735 | 1712 | 1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1358 | 1341 | 1052 | 796 | 341 | 479 | 277 | 167 | 286 | 253 | 393 | 930 | 1273 | 1753 | 1255 | 1521 | |
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 | cross-on | 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 | 10:12AM2.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | — | 6:14 | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
1735 | 1712 | 1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1358 | 1341 | 1052 | 796 | 341 | 479 | 277 | 65 | 286 | 253 | 365 | 930 | 1273 | 1753 | 1255 | 1521 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | S 21 | S 19 | — |
— | — | 18 | 45 | 319 | — | — | — | — | 322 | 59 | 42 | 167 | 54 | 33 | 349 | 286 | 63 | 233 | 347 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 | S 11 | SSW 21 | ENE 6 | SSW 22 | — | ENE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 125 | 109 | 18 | 64 | 393 | 4 | 91 | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
93 | 114 | 268 | 164 | 150 | 237 | 155 | 176 | 169 | 131 | 88 | — | — | — | — | 97 | 116 | 192 | 165 | 143 | 292 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 131 | 85 | 17 | 15 | 93 | 161 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 93 |
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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.











