Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot on the menu, and it’s a classic. Padang Padang is an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent, so when it turns on, it’s a moment to savour. The water is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no shocks there.

The opening weekend is a bit of a tease. Saturday morning kicks off with a 5 ft SW swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the ESE, so it’s not quite glassy perfection. The energy is strong (1367), but the tide could be a factor. By Saturday afternoon, the wind goes clean offshore, and the wave face cleans right up with 5 ft SW swell. It’s a decent start, but nothing to write home about.

Sunday drops off fast. Morning is only 3 ft, and the wind is cross-off again. The energy drops to 613. Afternoon picks up a little with 3 ft and clean offshore wind, but it’s small. Monday is similar, with a tiny 2 ft morning that has a very long 23-second period – that’s serious groundswell energy (667), but it’s just too small to get excited about. The afternoon bumps up to 3 ft and looks clean again.

Now, here’s the real standout. Tuesday, July 14th is the one to circle. The morning brings a solid 6 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE. The combined energy hits 2430, which is strong. The afternoon is even better: 7 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and clean offshore wind. Energy is 2730. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Padang Padang is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully, giving you those long, hollow barrels. This is the best on offer, hands down.

Wednesday the 15th holds onto some size with 7 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon, both with clean offshore winds and strong energy, but the forecast mentions questionable tide conditions, so you’ll need to time it right. Thursday the 16th drops to 5 ft, still clean, but the energy is moderate. Friday the 17th through to the 19th sees a run of 5 ft to 5 ft swell, with fresh offshore winds, but the energy is moderate and the conditions are described as marginal.

Then, Monday, July 20th looks like another big one. We’re talking 8 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is a massive 3407. The wind is offshore from the ESE. This is a powerful, pumping swell, but at 8 ft, it’s strictly for the experts. The marginal tag is there, so be aware of the tide.

The rest of the window fades off. From the 21st to the 23rd, we see dropping sizes, though the 23rd picks up with clean offshore winds and smaller 3 ft to 3 ft swell. The energy is moderate. Then Friday, July 24th is another promising window, with 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, light offshore winds, and excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1359 and 1342). The final weekend of the 25th and 26th holds onto 5 ft to 6 ft swell with clean offshore winds, but the energy drops off and we’ve got some thunderstorms to watch.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re an advanced surfer in Bali, Tuesday, July 14th is your absolute best bet. Monday, July 20th is the big, powerful follow-up for the experts. Friday, July 24th is also a solid shout for a cleaner, slightly smaller option. Get on it.

Rusty.

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