Medewi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid, consistent run of SSW groundswell heading our way, but unfortunately, the wind is going to be a bit of a pain for most of it. The wind is persistently coming from the SE and SSE, which is cross or cross-onshore at Medewi (Bali). That means the surface is going to be a bit bumpy or choppy for the vast majority of the period. The water temp is sitting at a very pleasant 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell that Medewi’s point setup loves. The combined energy is moderate (930). The wind is a gentle cross-shore at 9 mph, creating a slight cross-chop. It’s not glassy, but it’s rideable. The quality is marginal, so it’s more of a warm-up session than a standout.

The pick of the bunch, and the only time I’d call it a true standout, is the morning of Friday the 7th of August. The swell builds to 6ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds, giving it some real punch and shape. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 1892. The wind is a light SSE breeze at 6 mph, which is the closest we get to light and clean. It’s still a cross-on wind, but it’s light enough to keep the surface smooth with only small wind ripples. This is your best window for a clean, lined-up session at Medewi. The swell is getting a bit chunky for true beginners, but the point break handles it well.

The whole second week is a bit of a write-off for quality. The swell sticks around, but that persistent cross-onshore wind keeps the surface bumpy. There’s a pulse of bigger energy on Monday the 10th of August with a 7ft SSW swell and an 18-second period, giving a huge combined energy of 3210. That’s a big, powerful groundswell, but it’s accompanied by a gentle cross-onshore breeze that makes it messy. The period is very long, and at a point break like Medewi, that’s actually a good thing, but the wind is the killer here. That session is more for the experts who don’t mind a bit of chop and want to tap into that raw energy.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the second week, but the wind stays onshore. The 16th and 17th of August look particularly poor, with moderate onshore winds and choppy conditions. The 18th of August has a bit of a drop in swell, down to 4ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not worth paddling out for.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Friday the 7th of August. It’s the cleanest window we’ve got, with a decent 6ft SSW swell and a light wind. Get on it then, because the rest of the run is a constant battle with the wind. Crowds are possible at Medewi, as it’s a fairly consistent spot that people know about.

Rusty.

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