Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Padang Padang over the next couple of weeks, with a consistent stream of SSW groundswell and mostly offshore winds. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, so if you’re not comfortable on a fast, hollow wave, sit this one out. The water is sitting at a warm 78°F, which is about average for this time of year.

The action fires up right away on Sunday afternoon, the 23rd of August. We’re looking at a clean 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2256 (moderate to strong). Winds are SE and offshore, so Padang Padang should be peeling nicely. This is a standout session to kick things off.

Monday the 24th keeps the quality high. Morning and afternoon both see 6ft and 6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and clean, moderate offshore breezes. The energy is still strong, particularly on Monday morning (1766). This is excellent, heavy stuff for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 25th is another good day. The morning has a bit of cloud cover and a touch more east in the wind, with 6ft SSW swell and 16-second period, though the score dips slightly for the morning session due to questionable tides. The afternoon, however, is clear with 12 mph offshore wind and a score of 4. Strong energy (1334) and a solid 6ft swell – this afternoon is a highlight.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell ease a notch. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSW groundswell in the morning, dropping to 5ft by the afternoon. Winds remain offshore from the SE. The energy drops into three digits (999 and 845), but it’s still very surfable and tidy.

Now, keep your eyes on Thursday the 27th afternoon. The morning is a bit mixed with cross-offshore winds and a smaller 4ft swell (1455 energy), but the afternoon turns it on. A 4ft SSW groundswell jumps to a period of 20 seconds – that’s very long period, deep ocean groundswell. The energy rockets to 2579 (strong). Winds go gentle offshore from the SSE. That kind of period on a reef like Padang will bring unreal shape and power, though the sets will be wider spaced. This is a standout for the connoisseurs.

Friday the 28th brings the biggest swell of the run. Both morning and afternoon are pumping with 8ft SSW swell at a 16-second period. That’s a heavy wave. The energy is massive – 3612 and 3255 – so this is expert territory only, as 8ft is well over the limit for anyone but the pros. Winds are offshore, SE in the morning and a bit more east in the afternoon. If you’ve got the skills, this is the biggest, most powerful day on offer.

Saturday the 29th stays excellent. The morning delivers a strong 6ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, with 2240 energy and offshore ESE winds. The afternoon backs off to 5ft but remains clean. Excellent stuff.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 1st of September see a slight drop in size but quality remains. Sunday has 5ft and 4ft SSW swell, and Monday bounces back to 4ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon with a very long 18 and 17-second period. Winds stay offshore and light. Consistent, clean, and lined up for the crew that likes a longer-period wave.

The first week of September looks promising. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd both offer 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell with a 16 to 17-second period and gentle offshore winds. Energy is in the 2000s – strong and punchy. Then Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th sees a repeating pattern of solid SSW and SW pulses, with Saturday the 5th being a notable pick with 6ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, both with 16-second periods and strong energy (2645 and 2136).

Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September wrap things up with smaller but still clean 6ft and 6ft SSW swell. The energy drops to three digits, but with light offshore winds, there’ll be fun waves for the experienced crew right through to the end of the outlook.

Crowds at Padang Padang can be an issue at times, but this is a world-class reef that rarely lets you down with this kind of direction and period. Don’t sleep on Thursday the 27th afternoon and that super-long 20-second groundswell – that’s the hidden gem of the run.

Rusty.

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