Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Kuta Beach.

It’s a slow start, but the long-range picture has some real juice. The wind is stuck in the cross-off direction for the whole run, which is a bit of a shame. Water temp is sitting right on the seasonal average at 81°, so no complaints there.

We’re starting on Tuesday the 28th of July with a small 3ft SSW swell, a long 16-second period, but the combined energy is weak at 621. The cross-off breeze is blowing 30 km/h, so it’s a bit rough but still surfable. It’s nothing special.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th, the swell builds to 4ft, with period around 14–15 seconds. Energy climbs into the moderate range (1156–1306) and the wind eases to 25 km/h. Still cross-off, but the surf is cleaning up.

Friday the 31st of July through Monday the 3rd of August, we’ve got a steady 4ft–6ft SSW swell, period 15–18 seconds. Energy hits the strong range, topping 1954–2067 on the 2nd of August. Wind drops to 20 km/h, but it’s cross-off. Not perfect, but plenty of swell to work with.

The standout for the first week is Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the wind eases to a gentle 15 km/h cross-off. The energy is a strong 1125–1223. This is rated as excellent for experienced surfers. The 6ft is a bit much for beginners. And remember, crowds are always a thing at Kuta, so get out there early.

From Wednesday the 5th of August, the swell hangs in the 5ft–7ft range, with the period 14–17 seconds. Energy is strong to very strong (1365–3006). The wind picks back up to 20–25 km/h, cross-off. The waves are there, but the breeze will mess with the face.

The real heavy stuff shows up on the 7th of August and the 11th of August. On Friday the 7th, we’ve got a 8ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and very strong energy at 3284. Then Tuesday the 11th, the swell hits 8ft from the SSW, 17-second period, with energy at a massive 4082. This is expert-only territory. The long period means it’s going to break a bit straight at Kuta, with long lulls between sets. The cross-off wind at 20–25 km/h means it won’t be glassy, but the power is undeniable.

The 12th of August drops to 7ft, but the wind swings to a true cross at 20 km/h, and the wave comment is moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a good paddle session.

Bottom line: the 4th of August is your best bet for a clean, solid wave for experienced surfers, and the 7th and 11th for sheer size and power if you’re charging. The rest is rideable but not firing.

Rusty.

Read more