Padang Padang Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.81° S 115.10° E

Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Padang Padang sea temperature is
25.5° C
0.8° 

Padang Padang surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 (Aug 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 21s. 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 offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s
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

Righto, grab ya board, we’re dialling into the tropics. This is a solid run of Indian Ocean groundswell for the Uluwatu region, all pointing at one very specific, very famous left-hander. The water’s sitting at a pretty normal 78° for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern is set in from Tuesday 18th August. We’ve got a persistent, long-period SSW to SW groundswell hitting, with the energy clocking in strong (2883). The wind is locked in from the ESE, blowing clean offshore all morning and into the afternoon for most days. This is a classic dry-season setup for Padang Padang. The swell is solid, between 6ft and 8ft, and with periods of 16 to 18 seconds, this is proper, powerful groundswell. That means better shaped waves, more energy, and longer lulls between sets, which is a big help for the paddle out. It also means the reef will be doing its thing, so this is advanced territory.

The standout of the whole run? Wednesday 19th August afternoon. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is cranking (4037). The wind is clean offshore. That’s world-class. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your session. Thursday 20th is nearly as good, with 8ft morning and 8ft afternoon, all under the same offshore breeze.

The energy stays strong all the way through, but a couple of days need a heads-up. Saturday 22nd morning has a cross-offshore wind from the ESE at 18 mph, which blows it a bit wonky, and it’s rated marginal. The afternoon cleans up though. Similarly, from Friday 28th through to Sunday 30th, the wind swings more southerly, going cross-offshore, which will make the lineup a little less perfect. It’s still surfable, but the crystal-clean conditions of the first week fade.

The swell picks up again heading into the second week. Monday 31st August is a gem, with 7ft from the SW and a gentle offshore wind from the SSE by the afternoon. Then Tuesday 1st September and Wednesday 2nd September (the end of the forecast window) see another pulse of solid 8ft to 8ft swell, with light offshore winds. That’s a promising end to the run, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

One thing to note: Padang Padang is inconsistent. It doesn’t pump every day, and when it does, it’s a heavy, hollow reef break. It’s also a spot that can get crowded. When the swell is this good, expect company. If you’re not comfortable on a steep, fast reef wave, this is not the time to learn. For the experts, this is as good as it gets.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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16
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16
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16
2.4
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18
2.5
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17
2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1594
1467
1412
3575
4037
4273
3427
2992
2383
1274
3156
2731
2359
1856
1693
1611
1409
1191
1629
1479
862
Wind (km/h)
20
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High Tide
1:11PM2.15m
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
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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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