Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of swell on the horizon, and it's all pointing to one place: Padang Padang (Bali). This is a world-class reef break, but it's one for the advanced crew only – it's got a reputation, and it's inconsistent, so when it fires, it's worth the wait. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.

The action kicks off from Sunday morning, September 6th. We're looking at a solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, pushing a massive combined energy of 2958. That's some serious power. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SE, which means the wave faces will be clean and peeling. This is top-tier stuff, but with that size, it's really only for the experienced.

The swell hangs right through the first week. Monday and Tuesday (7th and 8th) keep the good times rolling with 7ft to 7ft SSW swell, still with that clean offshore wind. The energy stays high – we're seeing readings like 1604 and 2916. Wednesday morning (9th) gets a little messy with a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a gentle SSE breeze. Thursday 10th is a standout morning: glassy conditions with a gentle SE offshore wind, 7ft SSW swell, and a combined energy of 2826. That's as good as it gets for a reef like this.

The first weekend (12th and 13th) still holds. Saturday sees the swell dip a touch to 5ft, but the wind is still offshore. Sunday brings a clean 6ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and energy of 2288. The waves will have real shape and power, but the long period means long lulls between sets, which gives you time to paddle back out.

There's a small gap in the middle of the second week, but it's not a dead zone. The standout period in the second week is Saturday, September 19th. The morning session has 8ft SSW swell, but the afternoon is a true highlight: the same 8ft swell, a gentle SSE offshore breeze, and a combined energy of 4179. That's very strong energy, and it's as clean as you'll see. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. The following day, Sunday, September 20th, pushes the swell up to 10ft in the morning, which is big, powerful, and only for the experts. The wind is still offshore, so the waves will be hollow and fast.

The crowd situation at Padang Padang can be a problem – it's a world-famous wave, so be prepared for it to be busy, especially when the conditions are this good.

Overall, this is a rare and consistent run of swell for the area. The real standout is Saturday afternoon, September 19th, and the morning of Thursday, September 10th is a close second.

Rusty.

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