Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the scoop on the surf outlook for this region. Right off the bat, we’re looking at a solid run of swell hitting Padang Padang, and it’s all about that deep, consistent SSW groundswell with some serious grunt behind it. The water temp’s sitting at 79°, which is pretty much average for this time of year—nothing weird there, just your usual tropical warmth. The standout here is the whole stretch from Saturday August 8 through to Friday August 21, with Monday August 10 and Tuesday August 11 shaping up as the absolute gems. The wind’s offshore and clean, the swell’s got size, and the energy numbers are through the roof. This is a reef break, so it’s for advanced crew only, and it’s inconsistent—but when it fires, it’s a world-class wave. Crowds are possible, so be ready to share.

Let’s kick it off from the start. Saturday August 8 afternoon: clear skies, 12 mph offshore wind from the SE, and a 8 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 2800—that’s strong, and it’s pumping. Sunday August 9 keeps the same vibe: morning and afternoon, 7 ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, offshore wind, energy around 2200. Clean and solid. Then Monday August 10 gets interesting. Morning: 6 ft SSW swell but the period jumps to 19 seconds—very long period groundswell, which means better-shaped waves, more energy, but longer gaps between sets. Energy is 3713, so it’s moderate to strong. The afternoon though? That’s the first real standout. 10 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, 12 mph offshore wind, and energy at 5492. That’s strong wave energy, and it’s gonna be a ripper for experienced surfers.

Tuesday August 11 is the other standout. Morning: 10 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, 9 mph offshore wind from the ESE—gentle offshore, glassy, clean. Energy is 5261. Afternoon: 8 ft SSW, 16 seconds, 12 mph offshore, energy 4657. Both sessions are firing. Wednesday August 12: 8 ft to 7 ft, still offshore, still clean, energy dropping a bit but still solid. Thursday August 13: back to 10 ft SSW, 17 and 16 seconds, energy 4389 and 4562. Friday August 14: 8 ft to 7 ft, 16 and 15 seconds, offshore wind, energy around 2800 and 2261. Saturday August 15: 7 ft, 17 and 16 seconds, gentle offshore in the arvo, energy 3337 and 2696. Sunday August 16: 7 ft to 7 ft, 16 seconds, still clean. Then Monday August 17: swell drops to 5 ft and 5 ft, 14-second period, energy 1042 and 1000—still clean but weaker. Tuesday August 18: 5 ft to 6 ft, 16 seconds, energy 2153 and 2967, picking up again.

Now, the second week has some real fire. Wednesday August 19 morning: 8 ft SSW, 18 seconds, but the wind’s cross-off from the ESE at 19 mph—still clean, but a bit stronger. Afternoon: 10 ft SSW, 17 seconds, 19 mph offshore, energy 4629. Thursday August 20: 8 ft SW to SSW, 16 seconds, 12 mph offshore, energy 3694 and 3714. Friday August 21: 10 ft SSW, 17 seconds, 12 to 16 mph offshore, energy 5990 and 5046—that’s the biggest energy of the whole run, very strong. But keep in mind, it’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but less certain. Saturday August 22: 8 ft to 8 ft, 16 to 15 seconds, some cross-off wind in the morning but clean arvo. Sunday August 23: drops to 5 ft to 6 ft, 19-second period, rain showers and 19 mph offshore wind—energy still high at 3316 and 3923, but the wind’s fresher.

The best of the best? Monday August 10 afternoon and Tuesday August 11 morning. That 10 ft SSW swell with 17 to 18 seconds, glassy offshore wind, and energy over 5000? That’s as good as it gets. If you’re an advanced surfer, don’t hesitate. This is a reef break, so the long-period swell will break clean and hollow—perfect for the setup. Beginners, stay out of the water when it’s over 5 ft, and definitely when it’s over 8 ft—that’s expert territory only.

Rusty.

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