Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown for Padang Padang in feet, as nature intended. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, so let’s get the stoke going.

The pattern is all set up with a long, strong run of SSW to SW groundswell hitting this classic reef. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no surprises there. The whole 16-day window is packed with surf, so no waiting around – it’s on.

We kick off on Thursday the 13th of August with a solid 8ft to 10ft SSW swell at 16 to 17 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, packing serious energy (3965 to 4103). This is expert territory at over 8ft. The wind is clean offshore from the SE, so the barrels will be cranking. This is a standout for the experienced crew.

Heading into Friday the 14th, the swell eases a touch to around 7ft in the morning with a cross-offshore breeze, but the afternoon cleans up with offshore SE wind and 7ft SSW swell at 15 seconds (2267 energy). Great shape for the later session.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th keep the party going. Saturday sees 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, clean offshore winds all day, and energy around 2900. Sunday is a bit smaller at 6ft to 7ft but still with that excellent offshore flow and energy between 1600 and 2054. Conditions are pristine.

Monday the 17th is a slight dip to about 5ft, but still with clean offshore ESE wind. It’s a fun, manageable size. Tuesday the 18th bounces back nicely with 6ft SSW swell and a long 16-second period, with energy surging back to 3032 in the morning.

Now, a real standout appears. Wednesday the 19th of August is firing. The morning shows 8ft of SSW swell at a very long 18 seconds (3581 energy), and the afternoon pumps up to 8ft at 18 seconds with a massive 4170 energy. The wind is clean offshore. This is a world-class day in the making. It’s the pick of the entire run.

Thursday the 20th brings a stronger breeze, with fresh cross-offshore winds in the morning and a bit of a bump, but still 8ft of swell. Friday the 21st is similar with fresh winds, but the afternoon session cleans up for some excellent waves at 6ft from the SW.

From Saturday the 22nd all the way through to Friday the 28th of August, it’s one clean, offshore session after another. Swell sizes range from 5ft to 8ft, with periods between 14 and 19 seconds. The energy stays solid, between 1634 and 3774. The wind is a steady, offshore ESE to SE breeze, which is perfect for this break.

The very long period swells can make a reef like Padang Padang do its best work, but remember the sets will be a bit more spread out, giving you time to get into position.

For the absolute best of the best, look no further than Wednesday the 19th of August. That combination of size, period, and clean offshore wind is a rare thing. Thursday the 27th is also looking heavy, with 8ft SW swell at 17 seconds, another day for experts only.

Be aware, this is an advanced-only wave, especially when it’s overhead. It is an inconsistent break, so there will be a few guys on it when the sets come. If you’re not ready for a serious reef slab, sit this one out. For the crew who can handle it, this is going to be a magical 16 days.

Rusty.

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