Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up.

This run is all about one spot: Padang Padang. It’s a reef break that doesn’t fire often – it’s inconsistent – but when it does, it’s a world-class wave. The water temp is sitting at 80.4°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 7th kicks off with a clean 4.6ft SSW swell and a solid long period of 16 seconds, with fresh offshore wind from the SE. The energy is moderate (933). It’s a bit marginal with the tide though, so Tuesday morning is just a warm-up. The afternoon looks better with moderate offshore wind and a call for very good surf. That’s the door opening.

Wednesday the 8th is where things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 6.6ft, still from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and the energy is kicking into strong territory (1907). The morning has a cross-off wind, but the afternoon turns glassy with a moderate offshore from the SE. That afternoon session is one for the experienced crew – clean, powerful, and punchy.

Thursday the 9th keeps the swell solid around 6.9ft (SSW, 15 seconds), with strong energy (2153). Morning showers and a cross-off wind make it a bit messy, but the afternoon clears up with fresh offshore wind. It’s still a clean wave, but the conditions are just a step behind Wednesday.

Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th see the swell ease a touch, dropping to 6.2ft and then 4.6ft, but the wind stays offshore and clean for the afternoons. The energy stays moderate to strong, and the wave quality is good but not the standout.

Now, the real standout window? That’s from Sunday the 19th through Monday the 20th. We’ve got two days of “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” with solid 6.2ft to 6.9ft SSW swell, long periods of 14 to 16 seconds, and clean offshore wind all day. The energy is strong (around 1800-1900). This is the best of the whole 16-day run – big, clean, and lined up on the reef. Sunday the 19th morning in particular has a gentle offshore breeze that’s going to put a mirror on the face.

After that, the swell fades into the 3.3ft to 4.6ft range by Wednesday the 22nd, with clean, moderate offshore wind. Still a fun wave for the experienced surfer, but the power is gone.

The gap: from the start on Tuesday the 7th, there’s no real stand-out until the afternoon of Wednesday the 8th. Then it builds nicely into that epic Sunday-Monday window. After Monday the 20th, the quality drops off into the second week.

So the best bet is clear: Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th at Padang Padang. You want the bigger SSW swell, the long-period groundswell, and the glassy offshore wind. It’s an inconsistent spot, but when it lines up like this, it’s worth the wait. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

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