Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the menu, and it’s a proper world-class joint that’s about to fire.

We’re looking at a solid run of strong, long-period groundswell from the SSW, and the wind is locked in offshore for the vast majority of the period. This is a serious stretch for the advanced crew.

The water is sitting at 78.8°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises when you hit the water.

The action kicks off Friday morning, 7 August. Swell is already a meaty 8.2 ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds, so the energy is massive (combined energy of 3333). The wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. This is a proper setup for experienced surfers only – 8.2 ft on a reef like this is no joke. The afternoon keeps the same strength, wind holding steady from the SE.

Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 August, keep the pedal down. Swell hangs around 8.2 ft to 6.9 ft, still from the SSW, with a 16-second period. Winds are still offshore, though a touch stronger at 16 mph. It’s still all about the experienced crew.

Now, Monday 10 August is where things get interesting. The morning drops slightly to 6.2 ft, but the period jumps to a massive 19 seconds. That’s some serious, energy-packed groundswell (combined energy of 4023), and the wind goes glassy-light offshore at 9 mph. This is a standout session. Then Monday afternoon is a wildcard – the swell spikes to 9.8 ft, period 18 seconds, and the energy just goes nuclear (5492). That’s a step up in power.

Tuesday 11 August is another standout. The morning holds at 9.8 ft with a 17-second period, and the wind is that light, clean offshore again (9 mph). The energy is still massive (5008). This is the best of the best on offer. The afternoon backs off to 8.2 ft but still holds excellent quality.

The swell pulses again on Thursday 13 August, hitting 11.5 ft in the morning from the SSW with a 17-second period. That’s a proper big swell day (combined energy of 6444), and with offshore winds, it’s going to be an absolute freight train for experts only.

The run continues into the following week. A slight dip in size but still quality. Then on Wednesday 19 August and Thursday 20 August, we get another massive pulse. Thursday 20 August is a real highlight: 11.5 ft swell, 18-second period, and the wind is a light offshore breeze at just 6 mph. The energy is the highest we see (6663). That is a day to circle on the calendar, though it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The period wraps up with a touch of cross-offshore wind on the 21st and 22nd, but the swell is still solid and offshore enough to keep things clean. The last few days settle back to 6.6 ft to 6.2 ft, still a fun size.

The standout days are without a doubt Monday 10 August and Tuesday 11 August for that perfect mix of size, power, and glassy wind. Then Thursday 20 August for the pure, raw power of an 11.5 ft groundswell in light wind.

Remember, Padang Padang is a reef break that is inconsistent and for advanced surfers only. When it’s on, it’s some of the best right-hand barrels on the planet, but you need to know what you’re doing. Crowds are definitely possible, so be aware.

Stay safe out there, and enjoy the ride.

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