Nusa dua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I’m staring at Nusa Dua, and honestly, for the next 16 days, it’s a bit of a tough one. The swell is there, no doubt, but the wind is just not playing ball. We’ve got a persistent cross-onshore breeze messing things up, making the surface choppy and the ride pretty average. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least the water’s nice.

We kick off Wednesday, July 29th, with some solid groundswell from the SSW, 4ft to 4ft, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at 835, but it’s all blown out by a 15 mph cross-on wind. The report says “poor surf conditions,” and I’m not going to sugarcoat it – it’s ugly.

Thursday, July 30th, the swell builds a touch to 5ft, with a longer 15-second period, and the energy jumps up to 1160. Still, that same 15 mph cross-on wind is just ruining the face. The same story continues through Friday, July 31st, with the swell dropping to 4ft but the period stretching out to a very long 17 seconds. The wind finally eases a bit in the afternoon to 9 mph, which is a slight improvement, but it’s still cross-on and the surf is only “marginal.”

Saturday, August 1st, is similar. The swell is 5ft to 5ft, with a 16 to 18-second period, giving strong wave energy (1198 to 1614). The wind stays a gentle 9 mph cross-on in the afternoon, which is the best we’ve seen, but it’s still not clean. The best call for a surf? Saturday afternoon, maybe Sunday morning, where the swell is 6ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is classified as “on” from the ESE, which is onshore. It’s not ideal.

The rest of the first week and into the second week just looks like more of the same: consistent swell, some of it quite big (7ft to 10ft by August 7th and 8th), with very strong wave energy hitting over 5000. But the wind never lets up. It’s a constant 12-15 mph cross-on breeze. For a reef break like Nusa Dua, which is usually a gem, this is heartbreaking. The swell is punching through, but the surface is just too messy for a good paddle.

Even the biggest days, like August 7th afternoon with a 10ft SSW swell and 18-second period, are blown out. The energy is massive (5075), but it’s a waste. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that strong wind and poor quality, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s park than a surfer’s wave.

The only flicker of hope comes on Tuesday, August 11th, in the afternoon. We get a 5ft swell from the S, with a very long 21-second period, and the energy is a massive 3053. The wind is still cross-on, but the report nudges it up to a slightly better “marginal” score of 2 out of 10. That’s the best in the whole 16 days. The direction is a touch different, coming from the S, which might line up a little better. Even then, you’re still fighting the wind.

So, the standout? It’s a sad one to say, but there isn’t a true standout. If I had to pick, the Saturday afternoon (August 1st) or the Tuesday afternoon (August 11th) are the least bad options. The Tuesday afternoon at least has a cleaner, longer period swell and a hint of a better score. The crowds at Nusa Dua are “often” there, so even on a bad day, you might have company. For a spot that’s typically world-class, this is a 16-day stretch of frustration. The wind just won’t quit.

Rusty.

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