Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming. The next 16 days are all about Padang Padang. This reef break on the Bukit Peninsula is going to be pumping. The water temp is 78°, right about average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

The action starts on Monday afternoon, August 17th, with a clean 5ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and glassy offshore winds from the SE. The combined energy is moderate (893). It’s a solid start.

Tuesday morning, August 18th, the swell jumps to 6ft, still from the SSW, but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds. The energy is strong (2883). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. Then Tuesday afternoon, the wind shifts offshore, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is 6ft from the SW, 16-second period – a proper groundswell.

Wednesday, August 19th, is where things get real. The morning brings 8ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, energy of 3575. Winds are offshore, clean. This is expert-only territory. The afternoon holds 8ft from the SSW, even more energy (4101), but the wind goes cross-off and tide conditions are a little tricky.

Thursday, August 20th, is the standout. Morning delivers 8ft from the SW, 16-second period, strong energy (3695), and offshore winds – picture-perfect. The afternoon is a carbon copy: 8ft, SW, 16 seconds, still offshore. This is the pick of the first week. For advanced surfers, this is as good as it gets.

Friday, August 21st, the swell drops to 5ft in the morning with an 18-second period, but the energy is still strong (2671). Offshore winds hold, but tide conditions are marginal. The afternoon picks back up to 8ft from the SSW, 17-second period, energy of 3376 – still excellent, but tide is a factor.

Saturday, August 22nd, offers 7ft in the morning, tapering to 7ft in the afternoon. Both with offshore winds and 16-second period. The afternoon is called excellent for experienced surfers.

Sunday, August 23rd, through to Monday, August 24th, keeps a solid 6-6ft SSW swell, 15-16 second periods, and offshore winds. The energy is moderate to strong (1538-1916). Consistent, clean, and quality.

From Tuesday, August 25th, through to the end of the month, the swell stays in the 5-7ft range, mostly from the SSW, with offshore winds almost every session. The energy dips a bit but remains moderate to strong. The period varies from 13 to 17 seconds. Light winds on Saturday, August 29th, afternoon make for a glassy session.

Then, the final stretch – August 30th and 31st – the swell pushes back up. Sunday morning, August 30th, has 7ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and light offshore winds – clean, powerful. Monday morning, August 31st, brings a 5ft SSW swell with a massive 21-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. Energy is 3469. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft, 19-second period, and energy of 4218. This is a standout session.

Tuesday, September 1st, caps it off with 8ft from the SW, 18-second period, energy of 4045, and offshore winds. Another expert-level day.

The real standout is Thursday, August 20th, and the Monday, August 31st, afternoon. Thursday is the most consistent, clean, and powerful day in the first week. The Monday afternoon at the end of the month is the most powerful, with the longest period swell and the highest energy. Both are for advanced surfers only.

Remember, Padang Padang is an inconsistent reef break, but when it’s on, it’s world-class. Expect crowds on the peak days. This is a special window.

Rusty.

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