Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the menu, and it’s a world-class reef that loves a specific window. The water's sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

The overall pattern shows a classic run of moderate to solid SSW groundswells, with long, juicy periods. The winds are locked in from the ESE to SE, holding offshore most of the time, which means clean, lined-up waves for the crew that can handle it. This is not a beginner’s game; when the swell pushes over 8 ft, it’s strictly for the experienced.

Sunday afternoon (5th July) kicks things off with a solid 6 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, and moderate offshore winds. The energy is cooking at 1336 (moderate wave energy), and it’s clean. It's good, but there’s better coming.

Monday morning (6th July) drops to 4 ft, and the tide might mess with things, so it’s a bit of a wait. By Monday afternoon, it’s back up to 6 ft with a 16-second period, and energy jumps to 1787. Stronger, cleaner, but the forecast flags some tide issues.

Tuesday (7th July) sees the swell settle around 5 ft, still holding good period. Not the standout, but the consistency is there.

Now, the first real standout hits Wednesday afternoon (8th July). Swell bumps to 7 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and the energy is pumping at 2105 (very strong). Offshore breeze, clean conditions. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s the best of the first week.

Thursday and Friday (9th and 10th July) keep the swell in the 6 ft to 7 ft range, but the wind picks up a bit, gusting to 22 mph. It’s still offshore, so it’s rideable, but it gets a little lumpy. Friday afternoon looks cleaner again.

We roll into the second week, and things get interesting again. Monday 13th July afternoon: 6 ft SSW at 18 seconds, with energy at 2200 (very strong). Clean offshore winds. That’s looking like a real gem.

Tuesday 14th July morning pushes to 7 ft, 17 seconds, and energy hits 2730 (very strong). That’s a serious session, but the wind is fresh at 19 mph, so expect some bumps on the face.

The real peak of the whole forecast looks like Saturday 18th July afternoon. Swell at 6 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and the energy rockets to 2349. Offshore breeze, clean, and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the one to circle.

Sunday 19th July keeps the quality with 7 ft SSW at 16 seconds and energy at 1917 (very strong). Another beauty.

Into Monday 20th July, it drops a touch to 5 ft-5 ft, still clean and lined-up.

The standout sessions here are Wednesday 8th July afternoon and Saturday 18th July afternoon. Wednesday is the pick of the first week for raw power and cleanliness. Saturday 18th is the long-range highlight—promising, but with less certainty this far out. Both offer solid SSW groundswell, long periods, and clean offshore wind.

Alright, I’m out. – Rusty

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