Surf Forecasts:
Padang Padang surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Padang Padang this week:
The surf forecast for Padang Padang over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Padang Padang in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Padang Padang over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a solid run of swell for Padang Padang, one of those classic reef setups that really gets going when the conditions line up. And line up they do.
We’re starting off with a big pulse of long-period SSW groundswell. This is a serious reef break, so the long period – up to 18 seconds – is a huge plus here, giving it that extra push and shape. The water is sitting at 78°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The first standout is Tuesday afternoon, August 18th. We’ve got a clean 6ft SSW swell rolling in with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. The wave energy is very strong (2475), and it’s going to be a proper session. This is for experienced surfers only at this size on a reef.
Wednesday, August 19th, is the real big one. The morning shows 8ft SSW swell at a super-long 18 seconds, and the afternoon jumps to 8ft with a 17-second period. The energy is massive (3575 and 4125). The wind is holding offshore from the ESE. This is a true, powerful groundswell. At 8ft, this is expert territory only. It’s the best on offer across the whole period for sheer power and quality.
The wind stays offshore for most of the week, with a brief cross-offshore shift on Thursday morning, August 20th. The swell stays solid through the weekend, dropping slightly but still in the 6ft to 8ft range with clean, offshore conditions. Consistency is a bit of a thing here – Padang Padang is noted as inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s on, but you can’t bank on it being perfect every day.
After the first week, the swell settles down a bit. From August 26th, the size drops to around 5ft to 5ft, but the offshore wind keeps things clean. The energy is moderate (880 to 1246). Still very surfable, just not the same power.
The tail end of the run, from August 28th into early September, sees another bump. The 28th brings back 7ft SSW swell with offshore wind, and the energy is strong again (2116). The 2nd of September shows a similar pattern, with 6ft SW swell and offshore wind, energy climbing back up to 2260.
That Wednesday afternoon, August 19th, is the absolute peak. The 8ft, 17-second groundswell with offshore wind is the session to aim for, but remember, it’s a reef break for experts only at that size. The Tuesday before, August 18th, is a close second for a slightly more manageable, but still powerful, session.
There’s no gap at the start – we’re straight into it. The second week looks promising, especially the 28th and the 2nd, but those are a bit further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. It’s a solid, consistent run of clean, offshore groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1809 | 1412 | 3575 | 4037 | 4273 | 3470 | 2992 | 2262 | 1274 | 3192 | 2731 | 2359 | 1699 | 1716 | 1611 | 1409 | 1093 | 1629 | 1479 | 862 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:26AM2.51m | 1:41PM1.92m | 1:55AM2.35m | 2:11PM1.68m | 2:25AM2.17m | 2:45PM1.45m | 3:04AM1.98m | 3:57PM1.24m | 4:20AM1.81m | 7:01AM1.80m | 9:41PM1.54m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.45m | 7:51AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.62m | 8:29AM0.68m | 7:49PM0.80m | 9:16AM0.87m | 8:05PM0.98m | 10:40AM1.02m | 8:00PM1.16m | 1:50PM0.98m | 2:55PM0.79m | 2:14AM1.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
1809 | 1412 | 3575 | 4037 | 4273 | 3470 | 2992 | 2262 | 1254 | 3192 | 2731 | 2359 | 1699 | 1716 | 1611 | 1409 | 1042 | 1629 | 1479 | 862 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 18 | — | SE 6 | — | SSW 18 | S 24 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
666 | 1242 | — | — | 58 | — | — | 128 | 1274 | — | 85 | — | 260 | 11 | 227 | 708 | 1093 | 45 | 253 | 703 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
46 | — | 51 | 88 | — | 61 | 139 | — | 97 | 97 | — | 68 | 97 | 34 | 47 | 39 | 46 | 44 | 52 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 37 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Padang Padang Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Padang Padang provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Padang Padang can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Padang Padang 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 (Padang Padang) 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 Padang Padang 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.
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