Ketewel Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.64° S 115.28° E

Ketewel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ketewel sea temperature is
27.6° C
0.9° 

Ketewel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ketewel surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,989 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ketewel this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ketewel in the next 16 days are 2.1m 19s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 14th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ketewel over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough stretch ahead for Ketewel. The entire 16-day window is a bit of a grind with no real windows of clean, quality surf. The wind is a major problem – it’s almost constantly blowing from the ESE or SE, keeping things cross-onshore and choppy. For a break that’s described as inconsistent and sheltered, this setup is a tough one. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast kicks off on Tuesday, 14th July, but there’s nothing to get excited about. We’ve got a solid groundswell from the SSW pushing through with a long period of 17 seconds and a combined energy of 2589 – that’s a lot of power in the water. But with 12 mph cross-onshore winds, it’s just messy. The swell is coming in at 6 ft, which is a decent size, but the conditions are choppy and marginal. That same pattern of a big, powerful SSW swell (6 ft, 18 seconds) continues into the afternoon, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a fight.

Wednesday through to the end of the month is pretty much a washout. The swell drops off and the wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore. The waves are mostly in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, but the gutless energy and constant chop mean there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The one thing that stands out – and it’s not a positive – is the consistency of the poor conditions. The forecast is showing scores of 0 across the board for most of this period.

There is a small pulse of energy around Monday, 20th July, with a 7 ft SSW swell and a period of 17 seconds – that’s moderate energy at 2313. But again, the wind ruins it. It’s a classic case of a solid swell getting shredded by the wrong wind direction. The best you could hope for is a choppy, bumpy ride.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 25th onwards, see the swell drop off significantly. You’re looking at waves around 2 ft to 3 ft with a weird, long-period SSW/SW pulse that’s inconsistent. For a spot like Ketewel, which is a reef break that rarely fires, this is a proper blank run.

Bottom line: there’s no standout session here. The wind is the enemy, and the swell window is poorly aligned. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-onshore wind and moderate swell might actually look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a pass. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a tough period for Ketewel.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Mon
20
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
2
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17
2
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1809
1714
2187
2064
1853
1447
1037
857
752
687
665
582
815
674
647
595
479
394
1550
2225
1899
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
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15
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20
SE
15
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20
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20
ESE
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15
SE
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
12:27PM2.55m
1:10AM2.38m
1:08PM2.35m
1:45AM2.39m
1:47PM2.11m
Low Tide
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
6:21AM0.52m
6:51PM0.15m
7:07AM0.54m
7:23PM0.30m
7:53AM0.60m
7:54PM0.47m
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6:33
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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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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