Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Kuta Beach. This spot is consistent, so you’ve got waves on the menu pretty much every day starting Sunday, July 12th, right through the whole run. It’s an exposed beach break that needs a SW swell, and we’ve got that in spades. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

Sunday kicks things off, but it’s a slow burner. You’re looking at waist-high waves at best, around 3 ft from the SW. The period is solid, wind is cross-offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, so it’s clean but the energy is moderate (406). The report says it’s marginal, and I’m not arguing. That same story holds through Monday, with a little bump Monday afternoon when the period hits 21 seconds – that’s real groundswell. Energy picks up (881), but at 2 ft it’s still small.

Tuesday the 14th is when things start cooking. Swell pushes to 6 ft in the morning from the SSW, period at 17 seconds, and energy jumps into the strong zone (2584). It gets a little bigger in the afternoon, up to 6 ft. Still those cross-off winds at 16 mph. The waves look good, but it’s getting some size – beginners might want to sit this one out. Wednesday the 15th stays solid with 6 ft in the morning, same SW groundswell, energy strong (1953). Thursday the 16th drops a bit to 5 ft, but the wind picks up to 19 mph from the SE, making for a fresher breeze. Still cross-off, so it’s rideable but not perfect.

The real standout window? That’s the last weekend into the following week. Sunday the 19th has a nice pulse: 4 ft in the morning with a 20-second period and strong energy (1790). The afternoon jumps to 6 ft with 19 seconds and energy at 2670. Then Monday the 20th delivers the biggest push of the run so far: 7 ft from the SSW, 17 seconds, energy roaring (3162). That’s solid swell for experienced surfers. The wind is fresh from the SE at 19 mph, but it’s cross-off and clean – that’s the kind of day you wake up early for.

By Tuesday the 21st, the winds drop to a light breeze at 9 mph, and the afternoon session is the first time the forecast calls for “excellent” conditions for experienced surfers. Swell at 5 ft, period 14 seconds, energy moderate, and it’s clean. The real gem, though, is Friday the 24th. Morning comes in at 6 ft with a 19-second period (2507 energy), and the afternoon absolutely fires: 8 ft, 18 seconds, energy at 3785. The forecast gives this the highest score of the whole run. Winds are light and cross-off – this is the best on offer. Saturday the 25th holds big too, with 8 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, energy still very strong (over 3000), but the conditions are marginal due to wind. Still proper size for experts.

That big energy carries into Sunday the 26th with 8 ft in the morning (3606 energy) and 8 ft in the afternoon. The run starts to fade on Monday the 27th, dropping to 6 ft.

Bottom line: Friday the 24th of July for the afternoon session is the pick of the lot – 8 ft SSW groundswell, clean, light winds. Monday the 20th is a close second with that 7 ft pulse. Once the waves push past 5 ft, it’s not for beginners, and over 8 ft it’s expert-only. Kuta is a beach break, so those long-period groundswells (over 15 seconds) can make it a bit closeout-y, but with this much energy you’ll find plenty of good ones. And yeah, expect crowds – they’re always here.

Rusty.

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