Nusa dua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid, consistent pulse of swell from the SSW lining up for Nusa Dua. This is a super-consistent, advanced reef break that's exposed to that direction, and it’s the only game in town. The water temperature is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The main story here is that there’s a heap of energy in the water, but the wind is the real downer. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a relentless cross-onshore breeze, mostly from the ESE and SE, blowing at 12 to 15 mph. This is going to keep things choppy and messy. The swell is there, no doubt about it, with combined energy readings often in the very strong range, but the quality just isn't there for a clean paddle session. The waves will be sectiony and blown out.

We’ve got a long stretch here, from Friday the 7th right through to Saturday the 22nd, where the surf is present but the conditions are poor. It's a real shame because the swell size is meaty, often between 7 ft and 10 ft, and the period is long, hanging around 15 to 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, but it’s getting trashed by the wind. A few mornings and afternoons are rated as "marginal," but with that cross-onshore wind, it’s not going to be pretty.

Now, the standout window, if you can call it that, looks like Thursday the 20th. The wind drops right back to a light breeze, maybe 6 mph from the SSE. The swell is still pumping at 10 ft from the SSW with a solid 17-18 second period, and the combined energy is massive. That’s a huge amount of juice. For the advanced crew, this is the one. The wind will be light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a lot cleaner than anything else in the forecast. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best we’re going to get. That 10 ft swell is big, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only.

The rest of the window is a write-off for quality surfing. The wind is just too persistent. It’s a frustrating outlook because the swell is consistent, but the conditions aren't cooperating. Keep an eye on that Thursday the 20th though, it might just be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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