Surf Forecasts:
Kuta Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuta Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kuta Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s check out what Kuta Beach has on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of consistent swell coming from the SSW. The water temp is sitting at a warm 26.6°, which is just about normal for this time of year – feels like a warm bath. The real story here is the wave energy; we’re looking at some serious juice in the water, with combined energy readings well into the thousands (2582 to over 3000) early on, so there’s plenty of push.
For the first few days, starting Tuesday 8th September, the swell is around 4.6ft to 7.9ft, with a great long period of 15 to 19 seconds – proper groundswell. That kind of period means the waves will have some serious shape and power, but it can make a beach break like Kuta a bit crumbly or straight. However, the wind is generally a cross-off breeze from the SE, keeping the surface clean. Wednesday morning (9th) has a bit of cross-chop, but the afternoon cleans right up for a 7.5ft swell – that’s a standout session for more experienced surfers. It’s a touch over the 8ft mark at times, so it’s not a beginner’s game, but for those with skill, it’s a ripper.
The energy stays strong all the way through to the middle of the window, with swells hovering between 4.3ft and 6.6ft. The wind stays mostly cross-off, so while the conditions aren't glassy, they are clean and rideable. Friday 11th and Saturday 12th see the swell dip a little, but it’s still fun and consistent.
Honestly, there’s not a single day in the first two weeks that’s a total dud. But the two absolute standouts are Wednesday 9th September afternoon with that 7.5ft SSW groundswell and clean cross-off wind, and then Wednesday 23rd September when we get another pulse of 7.2ft to 7.5ft SSW swell, backed by a gentle offshore breeze and wave energy spiking over 3800 – that late-run pulse looks like the best session of the whole outlook. Keep an eye on that one, it’s a bit of a wait but it promises some serious, clean waves.
Kuta Beach is consistent and exposed, so it’ll be picking up almost all of this. Because it’s a consistent break, you can expect a few others in the water – the crowds are always there, so be prepared to share.
Enjoy the ride.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 1323 | 1726 | 2339 | 2903 | 2576 | 1809 | 1491 | 2046 | 1794 | 1663 | 1507 | 924 | 845 | 638 | 1503 | 1682 | 2230 | 1787 | 1305 | 1322 | 1209 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:04PM1.74m | 8:31AM2.23m | 9:34PM2.02m | 9:22AM2.40m | 10:03PM2.28m | 10:04AM2.52m | 10:31PM2.50m | 10:40AM2.55m | 10:58PM2.65m | 11:14AM2.52m | 11:25PM2.73m | 11:45AM2.42m | 11:51PM2.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.61m | 2:18AM1.06m | 3:14PM0.43m | 3:13AM0.77m | 3:48PM0.30m | 3:56AM0.51m | 4:18PM0.22m | 4:33AM0.30m | 4:47PM0.20m | 5:08AM0.17m | 5:14PM0.22m | 5:41AM0.11m | 5:39PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 1259 | 1323 | 2339 | 2903 | 2576 | 1809 | 1491 | 2046 | 1794 | 1663 | 1507 | 924 | 845 | 638 | 1503 | 1682 | 2230 | 1787 | 1305 | 1322 | 1209 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 12 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | — | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 1323 | 1726 | 711 | — | — | 209 | 280 | — | 27 | 26 | 142 | 72 | 584 | 355 | 561 | 352 | 8 | 60 | 68 | 66 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 8 | NE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 584 | 14 | 19 | 54 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 42 | 39 | 64 | 44 | — | 58 | — | — | — | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
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