Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, this is Rusty. Alright, let’s shift gears and talk about what’s happening at Padang Padang in terms anyone north of the equator can feel.

We start on Sunday, August 2nd with a gorgeous pulse of SSW groundswell, a solid 7ft with a period of 17 seconds – that’s a long, deep-water groundswell. The combined energy of all the swells here is reading a strong 2240. The water is a balmy 79°, dead average for the season. The wind is blowing out of the ESE at 12 mph, offshore all morning and afternoon, giving you crisp, clean lines. This is for experts only – that reef is shallow and wave size is over 5ft, so not a beginner’s wave. Padang Padang is an advanced reef, it can be inconsistent, but when it hits, it’s world-class. The optimum swell direction is SW, and this SSW swell fits the bill. You might have company out there.

Monday, August 3rd keeps the good times rolling. Swell drops a touch to 6ft, period still a meaty 15 seconds. Gentle offshore breeze at 9 mph in the morning – glassy. Combined energy is 1467. Afternoon picks up a little but stays offshore.

Tuesday, August 4th – same story: 5ft to 6ft, clean, offshore winds, energy in the 1400s.

Wednesday, August 5th is a solid day: 5ft in the morning, 5ft in the afternoon, offshore breeze, and that afternoon combined energy jumps to 1719 – a real kick of power.

Thursday, August 6th the swell jumps to 7ft. Morning wind goes cross-offshore, so it’s clean but not perfectly pure. The energy leaps to 2522. The afternoon is the money window – goes full offshore again with the same size.

Friday, August 7th sees the peak at 8ft. Morning is cross-offshore, but the afternoon turns offshore and clean. Energy readings are in the 3543 to 3617 range – that’s a lot of water moving. Over 8ft, this is strictly for the hardcore crew.

Saturday, August 8th mirrors Friday: 8ft in the morning with cross-offshore wind, then a clean 8ft in the afternoon with moderate offshore breeze.

Sunday, August 9th brings some rain showers. Swell drops to 7ft, morning wind is offshore but fresh at 19 mph – can groom the wave but makes paddling hard. Afternoon cleans up nicely at 7ft with offshore wind.

The week two highlights: Monday, August 10th morning offers 7ft with a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze – glassy. The real standout is that afternoon: 8ft, 17-second period from SSW, combined energy of 3794. That’s huge. Tuesday, August 11th keeps 8ft in the morning with gentle offshore wind.

Thursday, August 13th the swell backs right off to 4ft. Still a 16-second period, but it’s small. Combined energy drops to 1151.

Then we build again. Friday, August 14th brings 7ft and rain, fresh offshore wind at 19 mph. Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th see a return of the big stuff: 8ft and 7ft, combined energy over 3000 (3461 on the 15th morning). That’s the second week standout window – looks magic, but it’s far out so keep an eye on it.

Best of the Bunch: The kick-off on Sunday, August 2nd afternoon – 7ft, 16-second period, pure offshore wind. And Tuesday, August 5th afternoon with 5ft and 15-second period, combined energy 1719 – a beautiful, rippable size for the skilled surfer.

For the whole run, Padang Padang has offshore winds, warm water, and consistent SSW swell from the right direction. Crowds can happen, and it is inconsistent. The size is over 5ft most days, so it’s a no-go for beginners. For the experts, this is about as good as it gets.

Rusty.

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