Kuta Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.72° S 115.17° E

Kuta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kuta Beach sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.2° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,634 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook for Kuta Beach is a mixed bag with one absolute standout session that’s worth circling on the calendar. We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the wind is mostly cross-offshore, which is okay, but it's not the classic glassy perfection we all dream of. The water temp is sitting right on 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real story starts on Saturday, 8 August, with a clean 8 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s got that “marginal” feel – likely a tide issue or just not quite lining up. That theme carries through Sunday, 9 August, with 7 ft swell and a moderate breeze. It’s surfable, but nothing to get the heart racing.

Then we hit Monday, 10 August. The morning is still a bit average with 6 ft, but the afternoon is where it all changes. That session is the standout. The swell jumps to 10 ft from the SSW, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, full of energy and shape. The combined energy is a massive 4753, which is strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the notes say the tide is favourable. But here’s the thing: at 10 ft, this is expert territory. If you’re not comfortable in big, powerful surf, sit this one out. For the experienced crew, this is the best on offer – the swell direction matches the optimum SW, and the quality will be there. Crowds are listed as “always” at Kuta, so expect it to be packed.

Tuesday, 11 August, is another big day with 10 ft swell, but it’s a repeat of the same theme – only for experts. The energy stays high (4325 to 5717), but the wind stays cross-off. It’s not a beginner’s day.

From Wednesday, 12 August, through to Saturday, 15 August, the swell drops back into the 5 ft to 8 ft range, but the reports keep saying “marginal.” The energy is still moderate, but it’s like the swell and tide aren’t clicking. The Saturday afternoon on 15 August does show a solid 7 ft, 17-second SSW swell with a gentle breeze, and the notes say “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – a solid option for the intermediates who can handle a bit of size.

The second week, from 17 August onwards, is a slower taper. Monday 17 August has 5 ft to 5 ft swell, which is more manageable for the average surfer, but the energy is dropping (around 900). The 21-second period on Tuesday 18 August is very long period, which means long, clean lines at Kuta, but it’s a beach break, so those long-period swells can be a bit straight. The energy is moderate (1908 to 2927), so there’s still some push. The wind stays cross-offshore, keeping it clean.

The end of the run, around 20 to 23 August, sees another pulse of 8 ft to 10 ft, but the wind starts picking up to 15 to 19 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, and it’s going to chop things up. The Thursday 20 August afternoon session has the 10 ft swell with favourable tide and wind, but again, it’s big. For the average punter, it’s a pass.

To sum it up: the absolute best session is Monday 10 August afternoon. That’s the one. If you’re a confident surfer, that’s your window. The rest of the period is a lot of “almost” sessions with either size or wind holding it back. If you’re a beginner, give the first week a miss and look at the 17 August session for smaller, cleaner waves. For the kite surfers, there’s plenty of wind and swell, so it’s worth a look.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
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2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2
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16
2
SSW
16
1.8
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15
1.7
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2.5
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16
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16
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
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15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2716
2472
2198
1982
1931
1413
2109
4753
5592
4285
3857
2883
2703
1680
3176
4223
4324
3475
2481
1847
1613
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
25
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25
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20
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20
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15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:58PM1.32m
5:03AM2.15m
7:56PM1.36m
6:55AM2.17m
9:11PM1.58m
8:21AM2.33m
9:52PM1.82m
9:22AM2.51m
10:27PM2.07m
10:11AM2.63m
10:59PM2.29m
10:53AM2.68m
11:31PM2.47m
Low Tide
11:07AM0.80m
9:34PM1.08m
1:10PM0.73m
11:39PM1.22m
2:36PM0.54m
1:50AM1.14m
3:28PM0.34m
3:05AM0.92m
4:09PM0.18m
3:58AM0.69m
4:44PM0.09m
4:44AM0.49m
5:17PM0.06m
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6:28
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6:17
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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