Padang Padang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, this forecast is a proper treat. We’ve got a beautiful, long run of swell for Padang Padang, a world-class reef break that’s been getting absolutely fed by a consistent, long-period groundswell from the SSW and SW. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed, just boardshorts.

The action kicks off this Friday afternoon, the 21st. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is pumping at a strong 3305, and those offshore ESE winds are going to have it looking like a postcard. This is expert territory, only for the skilled crew. The consistency is noted as "inconsistent," which is typical for this spot, so be patient, and when a set comes, you’ll know it.

Saturday morning, the 22nd, is a bit of a write-off with cross-offshore winds, but come Saturday afternoon, it cleans right back up. 7ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and offshore winds again. Sunday the 23rd follows the same pattern: a bit lumpy in the morning, but the afternoon turns on with 6ft, 15-second swell, and perfect offshore conditions.

The stand-out window, without a doubt, is from Monday the 24th through to Friday the 28th. We’ve got a solid run of 6ft to 8ft swell, all with excellent 15-16 second periods, and the wind is locked in offshore. The energy numbers are strong, and the phrase "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" keeps popping up. Friday the 28th morning is the absolute peak, with an 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a massive wave energy of 3415. That’s the one to circle if you’re an advanced surfer.

The wave energy does drop a touch into the end of August and the start of September, but the quality remains high. The 31st sees a smaller 2ft-3ft swell, but with a very long 18-second period, those waves will have lovely shape. Then, as we roll into the first week of September, the swell builds back up. The 1st and 2nd of September are looking excellent again, with 5ft-7ft SW swells, long periods, and clean offshore winds.

For the later dates, the 3rd to the 5th of September, the swell settles a bit, but it’s still a very good, clean, and surfable run. The winds stay favorable, and the wave quality remains high.

Look, for the whole run, the Friday the 28th morning is the absolute standout—big, powerful, and clean. Thursday the 27th afternoon is a close second with a fresh push of energy. This is a classic Padang Padang spell. The crowds will be "sometimes" around, but for a wave this good, it’s worth the company.

Rusty

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