Ombak Tujuh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods for the next couple of weeks for Ombak Tujuh. This is a reef and point break that loves a solid SW swell, and we’ve got plenty of energy coming down the pipe.

The opening weekend is a bit of a write-off, if I’m being honest. Saturday the 25th has some size at 6 ft, but the wind is pumping at 19-22 mph from the ESE and SE, and the combined energy is still decent (996) but it’s just messy. The scores are poor, so don’t bother. Sunday the 26th is similar—wind stays on the cross-off and the swell drops to 5 ft with moderate energy (618) in the morning, but it’s not great.

Now, Monday the 27th is where we start to see a glimmer. Morning brings a clean 6 ft swell from the SSE with a gentle 9 mph breeze, and the combined energy is moderate (839). The conditions are listed as very good, so you might snag a few if you’re keen, but the afternoon wind picks up again.

The real standout window begins Tuesday the 28th morning. We’ve got 7 ft of SE swell with a period of 9 seconds, a light breeze at 6 mph, and the combined energy is solid at 1207. The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers—this is the kind of clean, punchy surf that Ombak Tujuh was made for. The wind is light enough to keep the surface glassy, and the direction is nicely aligned with the optimum SW. Crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might get some space.

Skip the afternoons—the wind cranks up again. But then look at Thursday the 30th morning: a tiny 3 ft swell but a very long 19-second period from the SSW, and the energy is through the roof at 1655. That’s a lot of grunt for a small wave, meaning it’ll be clean and super fun on the point with a gentle 9 mph breeze. This is the sneaky good session for those who can read a groundswell.

Heading into the first week of August, Saturday the 1st is another highlight. Morning brings a 7 ft SSW swell with a whopping 18-second period and light winds at 6 mph, and the combined energy is massive at 2745. This is proper groundswell, and for a reef/point like Ombak Tujuh, that’s premium. The waves will have shape and power, and the light wind will keep it clean for hours. This is your best bet for the whole forecast, but remember, it’s over a week away, so lock it in but keep an eye on the wind.

Sunday the 2nd through Tuesday the 5th is a mixed bag. The swell stays in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, but the wind is mostly moderate to fresh, and the scores drop. The energy is still strong (around 1500-2000), but you’ll be battling the breeze. It’s not terrible, just not the magic of that first Saturday of August.

Then, as we push into the second week, the swell really builds. Friday the 7th afternoon shows 8 ft from the SSW with an 18-second period and energy at a whopping 4342—that’s getting into serious territory. And Saturday the 8th morning looks 10 ft with a 17-second period and energy at 5224. That’s big and powerful. For most surfers, that’s expert-only territory, especially with a fresh breeze at 22 mph. It’ll be raw and heavy, not for the faint of heart. The point might offer some shelter, but the beach sections could be thumping closeouts.

The best of the best for a good paddler is that Saturday, August 1st morning. For the brave, the August 8th morning is the big dog, but it comes with a caveat: a huge, long-period SW swell this size needs an expert hand to handle the power and the wind.

So, in short: the first few days are dodgy. From Tuesday the 28th morning, the quality lifts. The absolute standout is Saturday, August 1st morning. A close second is Thursday the 30th morning for the clean, long-period magic. The final weekend is for the big-wave crew only. Keep your wetsuit warm and your wax fresh—there’s some proper surf coming.

Rusty.

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