Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag at Kuta Beach. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The key thing is that we’ve got a long, solid run of southerly groundswell with a long period, but the wind is a persistent cross-off shore breeze, which keeps things clean but not glassy. The crowds are a given here – it’s always busy, so don’t expect a quiet session.

The first few days, starting Wednesday the 15th, have some decent sized swell, around 6 ft to 6 ft, with a 16-second period. That’s a proper groundswell with a lot of energy behind it (energy values around 1556 to 1895). The wind is cross-off, so the faces will be clean, but the strong period means the waves will be better shaped and have long lulls between sets – easier to get out the back. Thursday the 16th drops a little to 4 ft to 5 ft, still clean but the energy is starting to ease off. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th see the swell drop further to 4 ft to 4 ft, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms on Saturday morning. The energy is still moderate (around 794 to 1094), but the wind is getting up to 19 mph, which makes it a bit more of a battle.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are the real standout, but with a catch. The swell bumps back up on Monday morning to 6 ft, and the energy jumps to 2147 – that’s strong. The period is still 17 seconds, so it’s a long-period groundswell that will be breaking a bit straight at the beach, but it’ll have plenty of push. The wind is still cross-off from the ESE at 19 mph, so it’s clean but lumpy. The problem is the “marginal surf forecast” tag, meaning the tide or conditions might be tricky. The 6 ft to 7 ft swell is a bit much for beginners, but for experienced surfers, it’s the best size on offer this week.

The second week shows a gradual decline. Tuesday the 22nd through Thursday the 24th sees the swell drop to 3 ft to 4 ft, with the wind staying cross-off. The energy is moderate (628 to 1107). The standout for the entire window is actually Tuesday the 28th of July. The forecast shows “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” with a 3 ft swell but a very long period of 19 seconds, and the wind finally drops to a light breeze (6 mph). The energy is moderate (1030), but with that period and light wind, the waves will be clean, lined up, and perfect for a point break or reef. The 3 ft size is small, but the quality will be high. The best day for the confident surfer is this Tuesday the 28th session.

So, overall, the consistent but not perfect quality of the first week is outweighed by a single, cleaner, smaller day on the 28th. If you want size, Monday the 20th is your best bet. If you want quality, wait for the 28th.

Rusty.

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