
Surf Forecasts:
Padang Padang surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,080 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Padang Padang over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right now, Padang Padang is the only game in town, and honestly, it’s looking pretty special. The water’s sitting around average for this time of year, so nothing weird there, just the usual warm tropical bath. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell running, and the offshore ESE/SE flow is keeping that famous reef line-up clean. This is proper advanced territory, so if you’re not confident on a shallow reef, give it a wide berth.
The start of the run, from the 14th through the 16th, is a bit average. We’ve got a decent 1.6m to 1.8m of SW swell, but the energy is only moderate at best (around 1250 to 1520), and the tides feel a little off. It’s surfable, sure, but you’ll be working for the good ones. The wind is offshore, which helps, but it’s fresh enough to keep things a bit messy.
From the 17th, things start to clean up. The breeze drops to a gentle offshore, and the swell settles in nicely at 1.6m to 1.8m (SSW). The energy ticks up into that moderate range, and the sets start to feel more organized. This is where the better sessions begin. The 18th and 19th hold similar, but the swell backs off slightly to 1.3m to 1.4m, so the power drops off a touch. Still fun, but not the standout window.
Then the 20th rolls in, and this is where the first real highlight appears. Sunday the 20th sees the swell jump back up to 1.9m to 2.1m, with a proper SW direction and a 16-second period. The energy jumps into the strong range (1852 to 2080), and the wind is a light, glassy offshore. The tide lines are aligning. This is the first day you’d be ripping into it from the take-off zone with confidence. The 21st keeps it solid, still with that long-period punch, but maybe just a notch under the 20th.
The 22nd through the 24th is a solid run. The swell stays in that good zone, 1.4m to 2.1m, and the period stays up. The 22nd afternoon brings a jump in period to 17 seconds, which adds that extra push. The 23rd is a standout, with 2.1m and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is well into the strong range (1976 to 2156). It’s powerful, it’s clean, and it’s just about the best trade-off of size and glass you’ll see.
The 25th has a cracker morning, with 1.9m and energy climbing to 2446. The afternoon pushes up to 2.1m on the same swell. The 26th is another excellent day, holding 2.0m with solid energy. But the true standout of the whole run is the 28th of September. Monday morning brings in a 2.5m SSW swell with an 18-second period. That’s very long-period, proper groundswell. The energy is a monster 4835. This is a heavy, powerful day, and only for the experts. The reef is going to be cranking, and the sets will be long and lined up. This is the one you circle on the calendar, but be warned, it’s a serious step up in size and consequence. The 29th holds at 2.2m, still excellent and solid.
So, the pick of the bunch is Monday the 28th for sheer size and power, but the 20th and 23rd are right there for quality and consistency without the adrenaline spike. If you’re after the best all-round window, that stretch from the 20th through the 26th is pretty much non-stop goodness. The first few days (14th-16th) are just filling in, so don’t stress if you miss them. Just be ready for a serious wave when that 2.5m groundswell hits.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1978 | 1494 | 1402 | 1331 | 1314 | 1251 | 1341 | 1158 | 1261 | 1801 | 1370 | 1227 | 1034 | 957 | 659 | 796 | 672 | 612 | 974 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:23PM2.75m | 11:43AM2.44m | 11:50PM2.75m | 12:12PM2.30m | 00:16AM2.68m | 12:40PM2.12m | 00:41AM2.55m | 1:06PM1.91m | 1:06AM2.37m | 1:32PM1.70m | 1:33AM2.17m | 2:00PM1.49m | 2:03AM1.96m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM0.10m | 5:38PM0.27m | 6:11AM0.13m | 6:02PM0.37m | 6:41AM0.23m | 6:25PM0.50m | 7:11AM0.39m | 6:46PM0.65m | 7:43AM0.58m | 7:04PM0.82m | 8:22AM0.80m | 7:16PM1.00m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 |
1978 | 1494 | 1402 | 1331 | 1314 | 1251 | 1341 | 1158 | 1261 | 1801 | 1370 | 1227 | 1034 | 957 | 659 | 796 | 672 | 612 | 974 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 22 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 61 | — | 184 | 63 | 45 | 18 | 203 | 99 | 218 | 396 | 394 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 26 | 18 | 18 | 42 | 38 | 7 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | ESE 6 |
58 | 67 | 118 | 69 | 62 | 60 | 56 | 44 | 41 | 34 | 34 | — | 46 | 18 | 15 | 14 | — | — | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 39 | 39 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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