Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the upcoming surf at Padang Padang (Bali). For the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a pretty solid run of consistent, offshore-stacked swell from the SSW and SW, which is exactly what this reef wants to see.

The water temp is 27°, which is pretty much spot on for the time of year—no surprises there.

Right now, early this Wednesday morning, there’s a 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and a fresh offshore ESE breeze holding it clean. It’s a bit on the bigger side for the average punter, but for the crew who know this wave, it’s game on. The offshore wind really opens it up, making for some proper lined-up barrels. Combined energy is strong at 1915 (moderate to strong). Crowds are possible, but when it’s this clean, the pack gets in quick.

We’ll see that size stay in the 6ft–7ft range through Wednesday and Thursday, with wind staying offshore or cross-offshore. It remains clean and rippable, but the scores are a bit mixed—there’s a marginal tag on a few of these sessions, likely due to tide issues playing games with the takeoff zone.

By Friday and Saturday (July 10–11), the swell backs off a touch to 5ft–6ft, still from the SW and SSW, but the wind stays offshore. Energy drops into the 1159–1729 range (moderate). It’s still good fun, but the real juice is earlier in the week.

Sunday July 12 sees a bit of a lull with the swell dropping to 3ft–3ft, period at 12–13 seconds. Combined energy is down to 369–454 (weak). Not the day to paddle out expecting much.

Then Monday July 13 brings a weird one: tiny 2ft–3ft but with an absurdly long 23-second period. That kind of groundswell can wrap in and surprise you at a reef like this, even if it looks small. Energy is still moderate (613–1047). It’s worth a look if you’ve got patience for the lulls.

From Tuesday July 14 onward, the consistency kicks back in. We get 6ft–6ft SSW swells with 16–18 second periods, offshore winds holding steady, and combined energy climbing back into the strong range (1764–2580). This is proper stuff—clean, powerful, and lining up.

The standout window really opens up on Tuesday July 21 and Wednesday July 22. That Tuesday pushes 8ft–8ft SSW swell with 16-second period and solid offshore wind. Combined energy hits 2659–3692 (very strong). That’s expert territory. Wednesday July 22 holds 7ft–7ft, still offshore, still powerful. Then Thursday July 23 brings a real gem—6ft SSW swell, but the wind drops to a gentle offshore at just 9 mph. Glassy conditions, gorgeous shape, and the combined energy is still strong (1375–1520). That afternoon session on the 23rd looks like the pick of the whole period for those who can handle the size and the reef.

Overall, this is a classic long-range Padang Padang forecast. Swell, wind, and direction are all on song. Just be ready for the bigger days to be no-go for beginners—over 8ft is for the chargers only. The 23rd is the one to circle.

Rusty.

Read more