
Surf Forecasts:
Ketewel surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,162 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 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 0.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ketewel over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here with the same read in feet and miles.
The story for Ketewel is a tough one. This is a sheltered reef break for advanced surfers, and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t come alive often. The water is 82°F, which is about normal for the season.
We’re looking at a long, dry spell. From Thursday July 9th all the way through to the morning of Monday July 20th, it’s all poor surf. The wind is hammering from the ESE and SE at 9 to 16 mph, mostly cross-on, and it’s wrecking the surface. The swell is running 5 to 6 feet from the SSW with a 14 to 17 second period – that’s real groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1932 and 2548, but it’s all for nothing. Choppy, bumpy, no good.
There’s a brief flicker late on Monday July 20th. The wind goes onshore from the SE at 12 mph, and the swell drops to 3 feet from the SSW with a very long 20 second period. The energy is still moderate at 1227. But it’s still poor conditions.
The only real chance comes on Tuesday July 21st. The morning has onshore wind from the SSE at 9 mph, with 5 feet of SSW swell at 16 seconds. Energy is 1340. It’s only marginal because of tides, but it’s the first glimmer. The afternoon gets better: wind drops to 6 mph from the SE, still cross-on, but light enough to only leave small ripples. At 5 feet and 16 seconds, there’s power. This is it for the whole 16 days. For an inconsistent spot, this is a rare appearance, but crowds are possible. If you’re advanced, this is your shot.
After that, from Wednesday July 22nd onward, it’s back to poor surf with swell dropping to 4 to 4 feet and fading energy. Nothing to chase.
So, a massive gap of 11 days of nothing, one marginal day, then back to quiet. It’s a rough stretch, but forecasts can shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1512 | 1341 | 1052 | 899 | 341 | 479 | 231 | 167 | 136 | 223 | 359 | 1790 | 1649 | 1733 | 1327 | 1842 | 1447 | 1278 | |
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 | 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 | 11:19PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:02PM0.01m | 4:45AM0.66m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
1646 | 1396 | 1091 | 1512 | 1341 | 1052 | 899 | 341 | 479 | 231 | 167 | 73 | 223 | 359 | 1790 | 1649 | 1733 | 1327 | 1842 | 1447 | 1278 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SSW 21 | NE 6 | SE 7 | S 21 | S 20 | — | — | — |
18 | 45 | 319 | — | — | — | 158 | 317 | 68 | 56 | 108 | 136 | 46 | 343 | 2 | 164 | 332 | 485 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 6 | — | — | S 21 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 125 | 44 | 111 | 40 | 4 | — | — | 332 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
268 | 169 | 189 | 208 | 134 | 141 | 228 | 135 | 113 | 88 | 63 | 108 | — | 75 | 74 | — | 151 | 106 | 255 | 221 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 17 | 38 | 85 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 93 | 162 | 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.










