Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's check out what Kuta Beach has coming down the line.

Right from the start, it's a steady but not mind-blowing picture. We've got a consistent south-southwest groundswell rolling in, but the wind keeps blowing pretty much the same way – cross-off from the east or southeast, which means the surf stays clean but never gets that real glassy perfection.

This first weekend (Saturday July 4th and Sunday July 5th) kicks things off. Saturday brings swell around 6ft to 6ft from the SSW with a long period of 15 to 16 seconds. That's a lot of energy – combined energy readings of 1623 to 1765 – so the ocean has some punch, but it's not the easiest. The wind is a moderate breeze, so conditions are clean. Sunday morning is your best early bet. Swell settles a bit to a consistent 6ft from the SSW, period holds at a solid 14 seconds, and the wind drops to a gentle breeze from the ESE. That’s the window for experienced surfers looking for a decent session – plenty of push but still manageable.

From Monday July 6th through to Tuesday July 14th, the swell hangs around but the quality fades. Energy levels dip and spike – down to 680 on Saturday the 11th, then really dropping to around 266 on Sunday the 12th with waves barely hitting 3ft. The wind stays in that moderate to fresh breeze zone, cross-off, so it's never a mess but never great either. It's rideable, but you’ll be putting in the work.

Now things perk up a bit on Tuesday July 14th. Swell builds back to 6ft from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds on the morning, combined energy at 1538. Afternoon holds at 6ft with a 17-second period and energy of 1687. The wind is still a moderate cross-off, but this is long-period groundswell – powerful, well-spaced sets that make paddling out easier. At a beach break like Kuta, that long period can make waves a bit straight and dumpy, but for the crew who like power, Tuesday the 14th afternoon is a standout in this otherwise average run.

Into the second week, from July 15th onward, the swell fades. Heights drop to 4ft to 5ft, periods get shorter, and energy falls back into the hundreds. The wind stays the same – cross-off and moderate. It’ll be surfable but nothing special.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no weird cold or warm feeling for your first paddle on Saturday.

The Bottom Line: For experienced surfers, Sunday morning July 5th and Tuesday afternoon July 14th are the best chances for solid, clean waves. For everyone else, it’s a long stretch of average surf with a persistent wind. No need to rush.

Keep your wits about you.
- Rusty

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