Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s ahead for Kuta Beach. We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up, but it’s not all clean sailing. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, which is standard for the area.

The first few days are okay but not firing on all cylinders. There’s consistent swell rolling in from the SSW, around 5ft to 6ft, with a long period of 14 to 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate to strong (values between 1112 and 2233). The issue is the wind – it’s a cross-off breeze from the ESE or SE at 15 to 25 km/h, keeping the surface clean but pushing the swell a bit. On Sunday, August 2nd, the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so don’t get your hopes up too high.

Monday, August 3rd, morning is the best of the early days. The swell is 6ft from the SSW at 15 seconds, and the wind is a gentle 15 km/h cross-off from the SE. The combined energy is 1372, and the surf is described as “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s a standout window for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The long period means longer waits between sets, but the shape on a beach break like this can be a bit straight – still, it’s clean and has some punch.

From Tuesday, August 4th, through to Sunday, August 9th, the swell stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, with periods dropping to 14-16 seconds and energy values ranging from 1112 to 3272. The wind stays fresh cross-off, and the wave comment keeps saying “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The Friday, August 7th, morning and afternoon see a bump in size to 8ft and 8ft, with energy climbing to 3272 and 3201. That’s big for Kuta Beach, and it’s starting to get too big for beginners – bordering on expert-only territory. The wind is still cross-off, but the size is charging.

Now, the real standout is coming up on Tuesday, August 11th. The afternoon session is a beauty: 8ft from the SSW, 16-second period, gentle 15 km/h cross-off wind from the SE. The combined energy is 3236, and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s your pick of the entire forecast. The morning of the same day has a 10ft swell from the S, but the wave comment warns it’s “too big for this break,” so that’s only for the hardest chargers. The afternoon is where it’s at.

After that, the swell drops back to 5ft to 6ft for the rest of the run, with periods of 14-16 seconds. The wind stays cross-off, and the energy is moderate (values between 1031 and 2166). The wave comment is mostly “marginal,” so don’t expect perfection from Wednesday, August 12th, onward. The Saturday, August 15th, has a risk of thunderstorms, but the surf is still 6ft from the SSW.

Overall, the best on offer is the afternoon of August 11th – that’s your standout. The morning of August 3rd is a solid warm-up. If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller days under 5ft, like the mornings of August 5th or August 14th, but be aware the conditions are marginal. For the experienced crew, the big days around August 7th and 11th are worth the paddle. This is a consistent run, so it’s not going to stay poor for long – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking good.

Rusty.

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