Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here with the rundown for the next couple of weeks. We got a proper run of groundswell coming down the line for Padang Padang, and for the boys and girls who know what they're doing out there, it's looking real good. If you're just getting started, you might wanna sit this one out—this reef break is gonna have some size on it for most of the window.

The first solid call is for Thursday the 27th. Swell is already pushing 5ft, coming from the SSW, which is exactly what this spot needs. The energy reading is 2315, so there's a good amount of power behind it. Winds are offshore from the southeast, and the water's sitting at 79°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. Expect a clean, punchy afternoon out there.

Now, Friday the 28th is where it gets serious. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft, driven by that long-period SSW groundswell. The energy readings are huge – over 3000. This is big, powerful surf for experts only. The morning is looking glassy with a gentle offshore wind, which is going to be the pick of the day. It'll be clean, but there's a lot of water moving. This is one of the best days of the whole outlook, but you better know the reef.

After that big pulse, it eases a bit for the weekend. Saturday the 29th still has 6ft in the morning with light winds, so it'll be frying. The energy is a bit lower at 1534, but the quality will still be there. It might look a bit more welcoming, but don't be fooled—it's still a serious wave.

We'll see a bit of a lull mid-week. From Sunday the 30th through Monday the 31st, the swell drops back a notch. There's still surf to be had—Sunday afternoon has around 4ft, and Monday afternoon builds back up to 6ft with a long 18-second period. That long period means the swell has a lot of push and could be a bit more lined-up and hollow on the reef, so you'll need to be on your game.

But then the window really opens, and this is the long stretch of quality. From Tuesday the 1st of September, we're looking at a solid run. The swell comes back up, holding between 6ft and 7ft for a few days, with clean offshore winds for the most part. Energy readings are strong, in the 1700 to 2600 range. The consistency should be there, but as it's a spot that can be inconsistent, when those sets roll through, they'll be well worth the wait. This is a solid week of surf.

There's a bit of a drop-off around Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, with the swell backing off a little and the period shortening. But it's just a breather. By Saturday the 5th and into the next week, it's back on. A fresh SSW pulse arrives, bringing clean, consistent waves from about 5ft to 6ft through until Tuesday the 8th. The winds stay offshore, keeping this reef in prime shape.

The last few days of the run, into the 10th and 11th of September, show another surge of longer-period SSW and SW energy. Friday the 11th is looking solid, with 6ft and a 16-second period from the southwest. It's a promising way to end the outlook, but being that far out, take it as a good sign more than a guarantee. I'd definitely be circling that Friday on the calendar.

So there you have it. Padang Padang (Indonesia) is the main event. It's all reef, it's powerful, and it's for experienced surfers only. The biggest days, like Friday the 28th and the start of September, are gonna be firing. And watch for the crowd – this place is world-famous and it can get packed. Get amongst it.

Rusty.

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