
Surf Forecasts:
Kuta Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,072 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuta Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kuta Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a mixed bag on the cards for the next 16 days.
First up, the overall pattern. The swell is coming in pretty consistently from the south-southwest, which is a good direction for Kuta Beach. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about there. The energy is moderate to strong, with combined energy values sitting around 1001 to 1006 (moderate energy) at the start, but it kicks up significantly later. The wind is a constant cross-off from the east-southeast, which keeps the surface clean but not glassy. It’s not perfect, but it’s surfable.
The first real standout is the morning of Monday, July 20. The swell is pushing 6 ft from the SSW with a solid 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a beefy 2223 (strong wave energy). That kind of long period at Kuta Beach, which is a beach break, can mean the sets are a bit walled up and might hold up better for a reef or point, but it’ll still be punchy. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. The crowds are a given here—always busy—but for a Monday morning, you might snag a few.
Later in the week, the afternoon of Friday, July 24, is worth a look. The swell switches to 6 ft from the south with a shorter 9-second period, but the energy is 1306 (moderate to strong). The wind is still cross-off, so it’s clean. It’s not the biggest, but it’s a solid option.
The next true standout is the morning of Wednesday, July 29. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and the numbers back it up. Swell is 4 ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the ESE. That’s as close to glassy as we’re going to get. The combined energy is 947 (moderate). It’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean and fun. The swell is right in the pocket for a beginner to intermediate session.
Into the second week, the swell gets a bit bigger on Saturday, July 25, with 7 ft from the SSE. That’s getting into the “experts only” territory, especially with a short 10-second period. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, so it’ll be a handful. The energy is 1385 (strong). Only for the brave.
The last thing to note is the end of the month. The morning of Friday, July 31, shows a 4 ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is 1807 (strong). That’s a beautiful long-period groundswell, but at a beach break, it might be straight and tricky. The wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-off. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, the best bet is Monday morning, July 20, for the biggest swell and the cleanest conditions, with the morning of Wednesday, July 29, as a close second for the glassy conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
687 | 665 | 582 | 805 | 665 | 647 | 603 | 479 | 536 | 949 | 2072 | 1899 | 1592 | 1114 | 917 | 777 | 569 | 408 | 233 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:54PM2.23m | 11:43AM2.70m | 00:31AM2.34m | 12:26PM2.57m | 1:07AM2.41m | 1:06PM2.38m | 1:43AM2.41m | 1:45PM2.14m | 2:18AM2.36m | 2:25PM1.89m | 2:55AM2.27m | 3:08PM1.65m | 3:37AM2.14m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:33AM0.55m | 6:15PM0.05m | 6:20AM0.51m | 6:49PM0.15m | 7:05AM0.53m | 7:21PM0.30m | 7:51AM0.60m | 7:52PM0.47m | 8:37AM0.70m | 8:21PM0.66m | 9:29AM0.81m | 8:51PM0.84m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
687 | 665 | 582 | 805 | 665 | 647 | 603 | 479 | 536 | 949 | 2072 | 1899 | 1592 | 1114 | 917 | 777 | 569 | 408 | 233 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 18 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 21 | NE 6 | SSW 19 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 20 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
127 | 162 | 219 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 387 | — | — | 86 | 52 | 7 | 62 | — | 198 | 225 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 |
80 | 8 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
261 | 174 | 205 | 206 | 195 | 187 | 159 | 200 | 184 | 169 | 151 | 147 | 135 | — | 73 | 95 | 80 | 64 | 128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 30 | 6 | 30 | 80 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 13 | 30 |
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Information about the Kuta Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kuta Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kuta Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kuta Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kuta Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kuta Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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