Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks: Padang Padang.

This is a reef break that's inconsistent, so when it's on, it's on, but you need to be lined up for the right swell. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Monday through Wednesday morning, despite the offshore wind, the swell is either too small or the conditions are just marginal. The energy is there, but it's not coming together. On Monday morning, we've got a 7ft SE swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (793). The wind is a strong 22 mph offshore, which sounds clean, but at that speed it's going to be a battle to get out. The afternoon is even windier.

Thursday afternoon is the first time it starts to look interesting. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but it shifts to the SSW and the period jumps to 15 seconds – that's proper groundswell. The wind eases to a moderate 16 mph offshore, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1537). This is where the experienced surfers get a look-in.

But the real standout kicks off on Saturday, 1st of August. The whole weekend and into the next week is a solid run. The swell is pumping from the SSW, holding between 6ft and 7ft, with long periods of 16 to 18 seconds. The wind stays offshore, mostly moderate, and the combined energy is very strong, hitting 2979 on Sunday afternoon. This is prime Padang Padang territory.

For the best of the best, I'm looking at Saturday, 7th of August. The morning has a 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3056. The afternoon gets even better: 8ft, 16-second period, and the energy maxes out at 4451. The wind is a moderate 16 mph offshore. This is big, powerful, and clean. This is only for the experts though – at 8ft, it's serious reef surfing.

The following weekend, Saturday, 8th of August, holds strong with 8ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, but it's worth noting that height is getting into the "experts only" zone. The run continues through to the end of the forecast period, with solid 7ft to 8ft SSW swells and consistent offshore winds. The period stays long, so the waves will have plenty of shape and power.

The setup here is a reef break, and with these long-period SSW swells, it's going to be packing a punch. The consistent offshore wind means it will be clean, but the crowds are "sometimes" here, so be ready to share the peak. The entire run from the 1st of August onward is a long stretch of excellent conditions for the experienced surfer.

Rusty, signing off.

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