
Surf Forecasts:
Kuta Beach surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuta Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's chew the fat about the next couple of weeks at Kuta Beach.
The main story is a solid, steady run of SSW groundswell building through the period, with the wind hanging mostly in a cross-offshore direction. That's a classic recipe for Kuta. The water temp is 80°, right where it should be for this time of year. The catch is that even with all that energy in the water, a lot of the days are flagged for "questionable tide conditions," and the wave size varies quite a bit.
Starting off, Saturday the 12th is a slow one. We've got a 5ft swell from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds, and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (1468), but the report says it's marginal, so it's nothing to write home about. That theme holds through much of the first week. The swell sits between 4ft and 6ft, periods are long (14-18 seconds), and the wind stays cross-off, keeping the surface clean. The energy jumps to a powerful 2131 on Sunday the 13th, but the forecast still calls it marginal. The consistency is good, so you'll score waves, just not peaky ones.
Now for the standouts. First up is Saturday the 19th. The morning session gives you a clean 4ft swell with a comfortable 14-second period and a gentle breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 799, and the report actually says "expect very good surf conditions." It's not a massive day, but for a clean, fun-sized wave, it's a top pick.
The real highlights land on Sunday the 20th and Tuesday the 22nd. On the 20th, the afternoon is looking excellent for experienced surfers. The swell pushes to a clean 7ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1832 with a gentle cross-off breeze. The report calls it "excellent surf conditions." Then on the 22nd, Tuesday afternoon delivers again: a clean 6ft swell, 14-second period, same gentle cross-off wind, and the energy is solid at 1336. Again, "excellent surf conditions." Those two afternoons are your best bet for proper, well-shaped waves.
Into the second week, things get serious. By Friday the 25th, the swell is pumping. Friday afternoon we're looking at an 8ft swell from the SSW with a 19-second period – that's a very long period groundswell. The combined energy rockets to 5649, which is very, very strong. This is expert territory. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but 8ft with that kind of energy and period is big, powerful, and will create long lulls between sets. It's more for reef or point breaks than the beach. Saturday the 26th afternoon also looks excellent for experienced surfers with another 8ft pulse, 17 seconds, and a lighter sea breeze. These are promising but less certain this far out.
Remember, Kuta Beach is an exposed beach break and it gets crowded, so when the swell is on, you will be competing for waves. The SSE breeze on the afternoon of the 19th and again on the 27th puts a bit of cross-chop on the face, which takes the shine off otherwise solid days.
Overall, the surf stays alive for the full 16 days, so there are no dry spells. The early part of the week is clean but average, while the real energy arrives for the second weekend. For the best balance of size, power, and clean conditions, target the afternoons of Sunday 20th and Tuesday 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
845 | 732 | 1519 | 1702 | 2017 | 1536 | 1322 | 1126 | 1178 | 1147 | 1178 | 1125 | 1024 | 1145 | 1275 | 1114 | 1223 | 1038 | 754 | 743 | 773 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:40AM2.55m | 10:58PM2.65m | 11:14AM2.52m | 11:25PM2.73m | 11:45AM2.42m | 11:51PM2.73m | 12:14PM2.27m | 00:17AM2.66m | 12:42PM2.10m | 00:43AM2.53m | 1:08PM1.90m | 1:08AM2.36m | 1:34PM1.69m | 1:34AM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.20m | 5:08AM0.17m | 5:14PM0.22m | 5:41AM0.11m | 5:39PM0.29m | 6:13AM0.14m | 6:04PM0.39m | 6:43AM0.24m | 6:26PM0.52m | 7:14AM0.40m | 6:47PM0.67m | 7:46AM0.59m | 7:05PM0.83m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 |
845 | 732 | 1519 | 1702 | 2017 | 1536 | 1322 | 1126 | 1178 | 1147 | 1178 | 1125 | 1024 | 1145 | 1275 | 1114 | 1223 | 1038 | 754 | 743 | 773 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | NE 6 | S 7 | SW 16 | SE 6 |
584 | 355 | 561 | 357 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 56 | 2 | 27 | 67 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | SSW 18 | NE 6 | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
39 | 2 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 124 | 7 | — | 18 | 18 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | 61 | 39 | 72 | 74 | 120 | 93 | 106 | 77 | 34 | 58 | 49 | 61 | 38 | 69 | 75 | — | 31 | 23 | 16 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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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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