Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here, and we’ve got a nice, long run of consistent SSW groundswell on the cards for Kuta Beach, so no waiting around – the waves are here now and they stick around for the full 16 days. This isn’t just a quick pulse; it’s a solid stretch, especially for the more experienced surfers.

Water temp is about 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – just a touch above average, no surprises there.

Starting Wednesday the 29th of July, there’s already clean 4ft to 5ft SSW swell running with a 14 to 15 second period – proper groundswell. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 19 mph, a bit fresh but still rideable. The combined wave energy is moderate (763 to 1335), so there’s some push. Nothing to write home about yet, but it’s a solid start.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st look cleaner – the swell sits around 5ft, the wind drops to 12 mph, and the period stretches to 17 seconds on Friday. That’s a long-period groundswell, so you’re getting well-shaped lines with more power between sets. At a beach break like Kuta, that long period can make the waves a touch straight, but the quality is still good.

The real highlight comes Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd of August. Swell is 5ft to 6ft from the SSW, with a 16 to 18 second period, and the wind goes gentle at just 9 mph from the ESE/SE. That’s about as clean as it gets for this spot. The combined energy jumps to 1641 then 1946 – strong, punchy wave energy. Saturday afternoon is the pick of the run. Only downside? Crowds are *always* a thing here, so bring your patience.

The first week of August keeps the good times rolling – Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 5th see 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, though the period drops a bit to 14-15 seconds, and the wind picks up to 12 mph at times. Still clean and consistent.

From Thursday the 6th of August, the swell size pushes up to 7ft, and it holds at 7ft to 8ft right through to the 13th. The wind stays cross-off from the ESE/SE, mostly 9-15 mph, but there are a few breezier mornings with 19 mph gusts. The combined energy gets seriously strong – hitting 2629, 3924, even 3169 on Monday the 10th of August. That’s powerful, heavy groundswell. For the advanced crew, the afternoon of Monday the 10th of August with 8ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and gentle 9 mph wind is an absolute standout – clean and thick. Beginners need to sit this out – over 8ft, it’s expert-only territory.

Into the second week, the swell stays solid but the conditions get a bit more average – still clean faces but with moderate to fresh breezes and the odd rain shower. The morning of the 13th of August has strong 19 mph wind, so it’s less fun. But for experienced surfers, there’s always a wave if you’re keen.

So the whole 16-day window has surf – no gaps. The standouts are Saturday the 1st of August and Monday the 10th of August afternoons – clean, powerful, and consistent. Crowds are inevitable, but the quality makes it worth the squeeze.

Catch you in the line-up, Rusty.

Read more