Surf Forecasts:
Kuta Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Kuta Beach has on offer.
The whole 16-day stretch is looking a bit marginal, according to the charts, but there’s always a wave to be had if you want it. The real highlight looks to be kicking off on Saturday, September 12th, when the ocean really wakes up.
Starting this Saturday, August 29th, we’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period rolling in. That’s a long-period groundswell, giving good shape, but being an exposed beach, it might wall up a bit. The energy behind it is strong (1405), and with a light cross-shore wind, it’ll be clean enough for a session. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Sunday the 30th drops to about 4ft, still from the SSW, with a nice 13-second period. The wind turns cross-offshore and moderate, so the waves stay clean but a bit smaller.
Monday the 31st builds again to 5ft in the afternoon, with a fantastic 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. Expect long lulls between sets, but the ones that come will have real punch. The energy is solid (1435) and the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s a good session for those with patience.
Tuesday, September 1st, we’re back to 6ft with that 18-second period in the morning. The energy jumps way up (2047), packing real power. The wind is stronger (19 mph) but still cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is starting to get big for beginners.
The surf dips from Thursday the 3rd through Friday the 4th, with heights around 4ft to 4ft and shorter periods down to 14 seconds. The energy drops too (as low as 574), so it’ll be weaker, but still rideable.
Now for the main event. Circle Saturday, September 12th. The afternoon session sees 7ft of SSW groundswell with an 18-second period. The energy reading is massive (3295) – the strongest in the whole forecast. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 19 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is big, powerful groundswell – for experts only.
Sunday the 13th follows up with 8ft and a 16-second period, another huge day with very strong energy (2722) and clean conditions. Another one for experienced surfers.
So the standout is definitely Saturday, September 12th afternoon at Kuta Beach. Big SSW swell (7ft, 18s), massive energy, and clean faces thanks to the cross-offshore wind. Mark it on the calendar, but remember, it’s a long way out so the finer details might change.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1957 | 1374 | 1130 | 799 | 615 | 606 | 578 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 2047 | 1821 | 1910 | 1614 | 1575 | 1141 | 933 | 760 | 561 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 10:52PM2.29m | 10:46AM2.50m | 11:14PM2.45m | 11:16AM2.52m | 11:37PM2.57m | 11:46AM2.47m | 00:01AM2.65m | 12:16PM2.36m | 00:27AM2.67m | 12:47PM2.19m | 00:56AM2.63m | 1:20PM1.97m | 1:28AM2.53m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:43AM0.54m | 5:02PM0.21m | 5:13AM0.39m | 5:25PM0.20m | 5:43AM0.29m | 5:48PM0.24m | 6:15AM0.24m | 6:13PM0.32m | 6:49AM0.25m | 6:37PM0.43m | 7:26AM0.34m | 7:03PM0.57m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:17 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1957 | 1374 | 1130 | 799 | 615 | 606 | 365 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 2047 | 1821 | 1910 | 1614 | 1575 | 1141 | 933 | 760 | 561 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 26 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | SSW 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | W 17 | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | 20 | 19 | 13 | 54 | 180 | 253 | 578 | 274 | 204 | 138 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 21 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 9 | 54 | 180 | 256 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 7 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 26 | 26 | 36 | 76 | — | 24 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 84 | 120 | 54 | 67 | 90 | 47 | 75 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
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