Kuta Reef surf break

Kuta Reef surfForecast / Bali – Kuta / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 WITA
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Kuta Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kuta Reef sea temperature is
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuta Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Kuta Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kuta Reef in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 25th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 29th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
S
20
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
919
805
560
359
1121
1484
1376
1091
640
659
671
661
563
799
1156
1414
1818
1518
1415
1254
1061
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
NNW
5
S
10
SSE
5
NE
0
SSW
10
SE
5
NNE
10
SE
20
ESE
5
ENE
10
S
10
SSE
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNE
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:13PM2.16m
3:59AM1.56m
3:36PM1.88m
6:14AM1.64m
5:57PM1.76m
7:31AM1.86m
7:37PM1.83m
8:15AM2.09m
8:35PM1.94m
8:48AM2.28m
9:18PM2.04m
9:17AM2.43m
9:53PM2.10m
Low Tide
9:25PM0.72m
9:03AM1.20m
11:05PM0.87m
11:47AM1.24m
00:44AM0.87m
1:38PM1.03m
1:46AM0.81m
2:33PM0.77m
2:29AM0.74m
3:12PM0.54m
3:03AM0.69m
3:45PM0.35m
3:33AM0.65m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:13
6:12
6:12
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:09
1
1
2
2
4
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
27
29
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
26
27
26
27
27
32
33
33
31
30
32
31
31
33
32
32
32
31
30
30
29
29
32
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
919
805
560
359
1121
1484
1376
1091
640
659
671
661
563
547
1156
1414
1818
1518
1415
1254
1061
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SSW
22
1
S
20
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
10
20
25
296
75
65
64
71
45
35
44
37
480
799
367
289
82
43
37
38
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.6
SE
7
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
27
0.3
SSW
24
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
16
Energy kJ
18
29
21
21
15
6
15
110
27
27
26
45
21
21
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
2
0
0
0
3
5
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
5
2
0
9
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kuta - Bali
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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Information about the Kuta Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kuta Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kuta Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kuta Reef 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 Reef) 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 Reef 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.

Kuta Reef is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Kuta. If you plan a holiday in Kuta - Bali, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kuta. Kuta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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