Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for the Padang Padang area. We’ve got a bloody good stretch of surf coming in, starting this Thursday morning and running right through to Friday the 25th of September. The first few days are already looking prime – don’t sleep on it.

The main attraction is Padang Padang (Bali). This is a world-class reef break built for advanced surfers – not a wave for the faint-hearted. It can be inconsistent, so you’ll need patience, but the reward is worth it. Water temp is 26°, which is dead average for this time of year.

Thursday the 10th of September kicks off with clean 7 ft swell out of the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy – it’ll have real punch on the reef. Combined energy is cranking at 2368 (strong wave energy). A steady 20 km/h offshore breeze from the SE keeps it glassy and lined up. Perfect for experienced surfers. The afternoon even stretches the period to 16 seconds.

Friday the 11th eases a touch to 6 ft from the SW, still with 16-second periods and clean offshore wind. Energy stays strong at 1865. Saturday the 12th drops more – 5 ft in the morning, 5 ft in the afternoon – but it’s still surfable and clean.

Sunday the 13th is a standout. Morning sees 6 ft, then afternoon hits 7 ft from the SW with a massive 18-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell – smooth, powerful lines on the reef. Combined energy jumps to 2614. Wind holds offshore from ESE and SE. This is a top pick.

Monday the 14th brings some clouds but a stiff 25 km/h offshore wind, still clean with 6 ft swell. Tuesday and Wednesday stay solid with 6-6 ft and offshore winds. Wednesday afternoon on the 16th picks up to 6 ft with 15-second periods.

The second week keeps the momentum. From Thursday the 17th through Tuesday the 22nd, we see consistent 5 ft to 7 ft swell, mostly SW and SSW, with periods from 13 to 19 seconds. Winds stay light offshore at around 15 km/h – gorgeous conditions. A notable session is Tuesday the 22nd afternoon: only 4 ft of swell but a 19-second period – very long groundswell – and combined energy at 1901. That’ll be real smooth on the reef.

The run finishes strong. Wednesday the 23rd jumps to 7-7 ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, combined energy at 2718 – one of the highest of the whole forecast. Thursday the 24th holds 8 ft, and Friday the 25th stays at 7-7 ft. All with offshore winds. Remember, when it’s over 7 ft, this is expert territory only. The offshore winds will keep it clean, but it’s no spot for rookies.

Crowds are likely – it’s a famous wave – but the quality of the swell and wind makes it well worth sharing the lineup.

My picks: Thursday the 10th for the opening salvo, and Sunday the 13th afternoon for the combo of 7 ft, 17-second period, and clean offshore wind. For the long-range, keep an eye on Thursday the 24th with that solid 8 ft and offshore breeze – if that one holds, it’ll be a cracker.

Rusty out.

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