Surf Forecasts:
Kuta Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright my fellow wave addicts, Rusty checking in from the beach. Let's break down what Kuta Beach has in store.
To start, there's a proper long-period groundswell rolling in from the SSW. The water temp is a lovely 79°, right on the money for this time of year, so it's business as usual. The whole 16-day stretch is full of surf, no dry spells, just wave after wave.
The top pick has to be Sunday morning, August 16th. A solid 7ft swell from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1935 (moderate), giving the waves some real backbone. That long period is fantastic for points but can be a bit shifty on a beach. The wind is a light ESE cross-off at 9 mph, keeping the surface glassy. This is for the experienced lot – that size packs a punch and is way too much for beginners. Another absolute beauty is Sunday afternoon, August 30th. A clean 6ft swell with the same long 16-second period, a gentle 9 mph cross-off wind, and conditions flagged as excellent. It’s smaller and more user-friendly, shaping up to be the perfect session to wrap up the month.
The rest of the first week, from the 17th onward, sees a consistent run of 4ft to 8ft waves, mostly hovering around 6ft. The wind stays a steady cross-off from the ESE or SE, blowing between 9 and 19 mph. On the 19th and 20th, the swell jumps to 7ft to 8ft with those long 16-to-18-second periods, giving us massive energy readings over 3000 (strong). That's big, powerful stuff only for experts. Come the 21st and 22nd, the wind cranks up to a fresh 19 mph, which will ruffle the surface a bit. The surf keeps coming, but it loses some of that shine.
Into the second week, from August 23rd onward, the rhythm stays steady. Kuta Beach is exposed and consistent, so there's always something to ride. The swell sits between 3ft and 7ft, with periods ranging from a standard 14 seconds to a very long 19 seconds. Crowds are listed as 'always', so you won't be surfing alone. A solid session to aim for is Thursday the 27th, with a 6ft swell and a very long 18-second period, offering some punchy, lined-up waves if you can find a peak to yourself.
All in all, Kuta Beach is set for a solid run with two standout days on the 16th and the 30th. Keep an eye on the wind and go get some.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1919 | 1472 | 1016 | 778 | 668 | 454 | 770 | 1626 | 1169 | 3022 | 3467 | 3683 | 3113 | 2510 | 1933 | 1774 | 2998 | 2599 | 2300 | 1826 | 1452 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:08PM2.52m | 00:31AM2.63m | 12:41PM2.35m | 1:00AM2.59m | 1:13PM2.13m | 1:28AM2.49m | 1:43PM1.90m | 1:57AM2.34m | 2:13PM1.67m | 2:27AM2.16m | 2:47PM1.44m | 3:06AM1.98m | 4:03PM1.23m | 4:22AM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:15PM0.18m | 6:42AM0.31m | 6:42PM0.31m | 7:18AM0.39m | 7:07PM0.46m | 7:54AM0.53m | 7:30PM0.64m | 8:32AM0.69m | 7:50PM0.81m | 9:20AM0.87m | 8:05PM0.99m | 10:46AM1.02m | 7:56PM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 1919 | 1472 | 1016 | 778 | 668 | 434 | 770 | 1626 | 1169 | 3022 | 3467 | 3683 | 3113 | 2510 | 1933 | 1774 | 2998 | 2599 | 2300 | 1826 | 1452 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | — | — | SE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 16 | — | 22 | 22 | 38 | 454 | 357 | 225 | 1055 | 33 | 58 | 40 | 76 | 91 | 15 | 692 | — | — | 74 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 26 | ENE 6 | SSW 24 | SE 6 | SSW 21 | — | SE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 4 | 55 | 26 | 705 | — | 38 | 16 | 18 | — | 18 | 20 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 22 | 46 | — | 36 | — | 25 | 43 | 71 | — | — | — | — | 131 | 167 | 218 | 151 | 145 | — | 66 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 80 | 1 | 30 | 6 | 6 |
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