Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf recommendation kicks off on Friday, July 10th, but honestly, it's not looking like much to write home about. We’ve got a solid 6ft SSW swell rolling in, with a very long period of 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The energy behind it is strong (1708), but the problem is the wind – it’s a cross-off from the ESE at 22 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, and while it’s not directly onshore, it’s going to chop things up. The break is Kuta Beach, and it’s exposed to the SW, so it’s catching the swell, but the conditions are marginal. It’s a consistent spot, and crowds are always an issue here, so you’ll be fighting for scraps. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The weekend of July 11th and 12th sees the swell drop off. Saturday morning still has 5ft at 14 seconds, but by Sunday we’re down to 3ft, and the energy drops off a cliff (373). The winds are still moderate cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves just aren’t there. It’s a frustrating stretch for anyone looking for a proper session.

The next chance for something decent comes around Tuesday, July 14th. The swell starts building again, with 6ft from the SSW and a period of 18 seconds – that’s some serious energy (2346) in the water. The problem is the wind stays stubbornly cross-off from the ESE at 16 mph. It’s a moderate breeze, so the face will be a bit bumpy, but it’s rideable. Kuta Beach handles this swell direction well, but with that strong, long-period groundswell, it’s going to be a bit straight and fast off the beach. Still, it’s the best energy we’ll see all week. Keep in mind, with swell over 5ft, it’s getting a bit too much for beginners.

The pattern continues into the second week. We see another pulse on Monday, July 20th, with 6ft at 16 seconds, but the wind is still blowing fresh from the ESE. It’s a persistent theme here – plenty of swell, but the wind never really turns truly offshore. The energy readings are strong (1730, 1631), but the quality is held back.

The real standout, and the one I’d be circling on the calendar, is Friday, July 24th. We’ve got 4ft of SSW swell, with a 16-second period, and the wind drops right out. It’s a light breeze from the ESE at 6 mph, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (931), but that light wind will make the surface glassy. Saturday the 25th looks similar, with 4ft and a gentle breeze. This is the window. For a spot that’s always crowded, you’ll want to be there early. The swell is a manageable size, clean, and the direction is perfect for the exposed SW beach. This is the best on offer, no question.

For the rest of the second week, it’s more of the same: moderate swell, moderate winds, and a lot of rain showers. Not terrible, but nothing to get overly excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a write-off due to wind, with the 14th being the best of a bumpy bunch. The clear winner is that Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th for the cleanest, glassiest conditions. Get out there.

Rusty.

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