Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a mixed bag on the cards for the next 16 days.

First up, the overall pattern. The swell is coming in pretty consistently from the south-southwest, which is a good direction for Kuta Beach. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about there. The energy is moderate to strong, with combined energy values sitting around 1001 to 1006 (moderate energy) at the start, but it kicks up significantly later. The wind is a constant cross-off from the east-southeast, which keeps the surface clean but not glassy. It’s not perfect, but it’s surfable.

The first real standout is the morning of Monday, July 20. The swell is pushing 6 ft from the SSW with a solid 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a beefy 2223 (strong wave energy). That kind of long period at Kuta Beach, which is a beach break, can mean the sets are a bit walled up and might hold up better for a reef or point, but it’ll still be punchy. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. The crowds are a given here—always busy—but for a Monday morning, you might snag a few.

Later in the week, the afternoon of Friday, July 24, is worth a look. The swell switches to 6 ft from the south with a shorter 9-second period, but the energy is 1306 (moderate to strong). The wind is still cross-off, so it’s clean. It’s not the biggest, but it’s a solid option.

The next true standout is the morning of Wednesday, July 29. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and the numbers back it up. Swell is 4 ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the ESE. That’s as close to glassy as we’re going to get. The combined energy is 947 (moderate). It’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean and fun. The swell is right in the pocket for a beginner to intermediate session.

Into the second week, the swell gets a bit bigger on Saturday, July 25, with 7 ft from the SSE. That’s getting into the “experts only” territory, especially with a short 10-second period. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, so it’ll be a handful. The energy is 1385 (strong). Only for the brave.

The last thing to note is the end of the month. The morning of Friday, July 31, shows a 4 ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is 1807 (strong). That’s a beautiful long-period groundswell, but at a beach break, it might be straight and tricky. The wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-off. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning, July 20, for the biggest swell and the cleanest conditions, with the morning of Wednesday, July 29, as a close second for the glassy conditions.

Rusty.

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