Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. First up, the opening days are looking pretty average. We’ve got a consistent groundswell coming from the southwest, but the size is hovering around the 4 to 6 feet mark—enough to get wet, but nothing that’s gonna have you scrambling for your board. The wind’s mostly cross-off from the east-southeast, which keeps things reasonably clean, but the energy’s moderate at best. I’m seeing combined swell energy in the 700 to 1500 range for the early part, so it’s workable but not memorable. Kuta Beach is a consistent, exposed beach break, so it’s picking up all that SSW swell, but with these smaller sizes, you’re gonna have to hunt for a peak.

Come Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, expect chest-high waves with that 15–16 second period. That long period means the waves are gonna have some push, but at a beach break like Kuta, they might be a bit walled. The cross-off wind will help keep the face clean, so it’s not bad, but it’s a 2 or 3 out of 10 kind of vibe. Not blowing you away, but you won’t be staring at flatness either.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are more of the same—5 to 6 feet, moderate energy, still that 14-second period. The standout day in this early stretch is actually Thursday afternoon with a gentle sea breeze, dropping down to 15 km/h. That’s the cleanest the surf will be for a couple of days, and the swell holds at 5.5 feet. Still, with a score that’s only a 3, it’s not a day to cancel plans for.

The weekend rolls around and we start seeing a bit of a drop Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th—down to 4 feet. Less energy, but the winds stay light and offshore, so if you’re a beginner or just want a longboard cruise, there are some fun, clean shoulders. The water’s sitting at 79.5° with a normal anomaly for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then things start to lift again. Sunday the 20th brings a return of 6 feet swell with a 16-second period, and energy jumps up to the 1675 range by the afternoon. That’s the first real bump in quality, and they’re calling it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” Still, it’s a 4 out of 10, so it’s good, but not a classic.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd back off slightly—5 feet dropping to 4 feet—and the energy fades with it. By Tuesday afternoon the wind goes more cross-shore and you get a bit of chop. Not ideal.

Here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 23rd sees a solid push of 6 feet SSW swell, with energy jumping to the 1600s. The winds are light and cross-off, so the conditions are clean, but the swell’s still not huge. Then there’s a small dip on Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th.

But the real standout is the weekend. Saturday the 26th kicks off with 6 feet and builds to 6.5 feet by the afternoon, with energy climbing to 2226. Light offshore winds, clean faces, and that 15-second period means proper groundswell. This is the first day where I’d be genuinely keen. They’re calling it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.”

And then Sunday the 27th—that’s the big one. The swell jumps to 8 feet in the morning with a 20-second period, and the energy is huge—6648. That’s a serious groundswell. But by the afternoon, it’s pushing 10 feet with a 19-second period. Now, that’s getting big for Kuta. At over 8 feet, it’s expert territory only. The wind stays light and cross-off in the morning, but the afternoon turns a touch more cross-shore. Still, the raw power is enormous.

Monday the 28th stays solid at 8 feet with a 17-second period and energy in the 3300–3997 range. Again, that’s a heavy, powerful swell. The winds are light and offshore, so the conditions are clean, but this is a day for experienced surfers only. If you’re not comfortable in overhead-plus waves with a lot of water moving, give it a miss.

Tuesday the 29th backs down a notch to 5–5.5 feet with a 15-second period, but the wind goes more cross, so you get a bit of cross-chop. Still rideable, but not the clean, glassy conditions we had over the weekend.

So, bottom line: the first week is all about consistency but not size. The best windows are Thursday the 17th afternoon and Sunday the 20th afternoon. The real standout—the one you want to plan around—is that Saturday the 26th through Monday the 28th stretch. That’s when

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