Surf Forecasts:
Kuta Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,743 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what we’re looking at.
So, the first few days have some decent energy, but the wind is mostly cross-offshore, which is alright but not glassy. The water temp is 80°, which is normal for this time of year, so no chills there.
Tuesday morning starts us off with a 5ft SSW swell. The energy is strong, coming in at 1147, and with a 15-second period, it’s a real groundswell. The 16 mph cross-off wind keeps it clean, but it’s more for the experienced crowd.
The first real highlight is Thursday afternoon, the 17th. The swell is 6ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind drops to a light 9 mph cross-off. The energy bumps up to 1248, and the forecast is saying excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a solid window for the skilled surfers.
Then, Sunday morning the 20th is another good one. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds. The energy is 1555, and with a 9 mph cross-off breeze, it’s going to be clean and powerful. This one is for the experienced lot again, as the long period will make it better on points and reefs.
For the absolute best of the first week, you have to mark Monday morning the 21st. The swell is still a solid 6ft from the SSW, but the wind goes near glassy at only 6 mph cross-off. The energy is 1312, and the forecast is calling for excellent conditions. This is your morning to get out early for the cleanest waves of the first week.
Looking into the second week, there’s a massive pulse. Saturday morning the 26th has a huge 8ft swell with a 21-second period, making the energy a massive 6222. The wind is a moderate 12 mph cross-off. This is for experts only. Saturday afternoon the 26th and Sunday morning the 27th are even bigger, showing 10ft swells. The forecast says it might be too big for this break. The Sunday afternoon (27th) backs off to 8ft with a 17-second period and 9 mph winds, which is still an expert-only session.
The rest of the second week has waves from 5ft to 7ft, but the energy drops and the wind stays moderate. It’s not as clean or powerful as that big weekend pulse. It’s more of a gamble.
The standout calls: Monday the 21st morning for the best mix of power and clean conditions. For the raw, gigantic power, aim for Saturday the 26th through Sunday the 27th, but only if you’re a big-wave expert.
Keep it salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1178 | 1125 | 1024 | 1130 | 1505 | 1614 | 1355 | 1023 | 854 | 733 | 630 | 585 | 487 | 807 | 1536 | 1743 | 1567 | 1261 | 1042 | 690 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | 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 | 00:17AM2.66m | 12:42PM2.10m | 00:43AM2.53m | 1:08PM1.90m | 1:08AM2.36m | 1:34PM1.69m | 1:34AM2.17m | 2:03PM1.47m | 2:04AM1.96m | 2:55PM1.27m | 2:56AM1.75m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.39m | 6:43AM0.24m | 6:26PM0.52m | 7:14AM0.40m | 6:47PM0.67m | 7:46AM0.59m | 7:05PM0.83m | 8:25AM0.81m | 7:16PM1.01m | 9:31AM1.01m | 6:54PM1.19m | 1:11PM1.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1178 | 1125 | 1024 | 1130 | 1505 | 1614 | 1355 | 1023 | 854 | 733 | 630 | 585 | 487 | 807 | 1536 | 1743 | 1567 | 1261 | 1042 | 690 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 6 | SW 21 | NE 7 | — | SSW 18 | S 7 | SE 6 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 36 | 18 | 8 | — | 127 | 38 | 15 | 18 | 42 | 38 | 137 | 330 | 309 | 36 | 40 | 35 | 42 | — | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | SSW 21 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | SW 20 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 43 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 3 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | 60 | — | 31 | 33 | 43 | 29 | 18 | — | 17 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 36 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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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).
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