Kuta Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.72° S 115.17° E

Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kuta Beach sea temperature is
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Kuta Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kuta Beach surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 24s. 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s happening at Kuta Beach over the next couple of weeks.

So, the pattern is clear. We’ve got a solid run of consistent, good-sized SSW groundswell rolling in, with a long period behind it. The water temp is a comfortable 79°F with no anomaly, so it’s bang on average for this time of year. The catch? The wind is always a cross-off breeze, never glassy, and the forecast keeps flagging marginal conditions due to tide issues. Still, there’s a lot of energy in the water, so let’s break it down day by day.

We kick things off on Thursday the 13th with an 8ft swell from the south, with a very long 16-second period. The combined swell energy is strong at 3649. That is a lot of push. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph. It’s a bit on the big side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is where the week peaks. Friday the 14th drops slightly to 7ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, still with that long 16-15 second period. The energy stays high. Saturday the 15th holds steady at 7ft with a 17-second period, and the breeze eases to a gentle 9 mph, making conditions a touch cleaner. Sunday the 16th sees the swell drop a notch to 7ft and then 6ft, but still solid.

Monday the 17th is the first real drop-off, with the swell down to 5ft and energy falling to around 800. Still surfable, but less punch. Tuesday the 18th picks back up to 6ft in the afternoon with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps back to 2221. The wind remains gentle from the ESE. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th look like the other real standout window. We get back up to 8ft with an 18-second period – that’s a long, powerful groundswell. The energy on Wednesday afternoon hits 3653. The wind is still moderate cross-off, so it's not perfect, but the size and period are there for some serious long waves. After that, the swell slowly fades through to the end of the month, dropping below 3ft around Tuesday the 25th, before a slight pick-up again on the 27th and 28th with 6ft to 7ft.

The absolute pick of the two weeks is the window from Wednesday the 19th through Thursday the 20th. That 8ft swell with an 18-second period is the heaviest, most consistent energy we see. It’s not a beginner wave at that size – more for the experienced crew. The wind is always moderate cross-off, so you won’t get those glassy perfection moments, but the power is undeniable. The break itself (Kuta Beach) is consistent and exposed, but expect a crowd – this spot is always busy. For the intermediate to advanced surfer, that’s your target.

If you’re looking in the second week, around Friday the 28th, the swell is back to a solid 7ft with a 15-second period. The wind shifts to a true cross from the SSE, which might actually clean things up a little more than the cross-off we’ve been seeing. It’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it, but it has potential.

Honestly, the whole run is fairly consistent with steady swell, just no perfect wind days. The best bet is to pick your tide and go for it when the size is up. It’s not a kite-surfing setup – the waves are too good for that – it’s a paddle surfer’s playground if you can handle the crowd and the constant cross-off breeze.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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16
2
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15
1.3
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19
2.2
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17
2.2
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17
2.1
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16
2
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16
1.8
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15
1.6
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14
1.4
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14
1.3
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14
0.9
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18
1.3
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16
1.8
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16
1.7
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16
2.2
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18
2.5
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18
2.5
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17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3649
2801
2195
1613
1220
2735
2703
2161
1919
1422
1016
778
668
448
880
1606
1474
3071
3633
3903
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
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20
SE
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20
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15
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15
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15
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15
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:59PM2.29m
10:53AM2.68m
11:31PM2.47m
11:32AM2.64m
00:01AM2.59m
12:08PM2.52m
00:31AM2.63m
12:41PM2.35m
1:00AM2.59m
1:13PM2.13m
1:28AM2.49m
1:43PM1.90m
1:57AM2.34m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.09m
4:44AM0.49m
5:17PM0.06m
5:25AM0.36m
5:47PM0.10m
6:04AM0.29m
6:15PM0.18m
6:42AM0.31m
6:42PM0.31m
7:18AM0.39m
7:07PM0.46m
7:54AM0.53m
7:30PM0.64m
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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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