Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the first thing you’ll notice is that we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The early part of the week is looking marginal, but don’t write it off just yet. We’ve got a solid south-west groundswell building through the period, and the real standout is shaping up for the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of August. The water temp here is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

For the first few days, Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 31st of July, the waves are small, around 3 ft to 5 ft, with a long period south-west swell (16 to 17 seconds). The catch is the wind. It’s a cross-off or cross breeze, which is alright, but it’s a bit fresh, especially Tuesday morning with 19 mph winds. The combined energy is moderate (707 to 1566), and the surf is clean but nothing to write home about. It’s a bit of an “if you’re desperate” kind of session.

Then we get into the weekend. Saturday morning, the 1st of August, we’re still a bit average, but by Saturday afternoon the swell picks up to 6 ft from the south-west at 18 seconds, and the wind goes light and cross-off. The energy jumps right up (2311), and it’s clean. Sunday the 2nd of August is the highlight. Morning and afternoon both have clean surf with 7 ft to 7 ft south-west swell, 17 seconds, and light winds. The energy is strong (2669 and 2848). This is the best on offer for the first week—it’s a proper groundswell, and the reef at Pererenan (Bali) should be handling it nicely. Just be aware, it’s over 5 ft, so it’s a bit punchy for beginners, and the long period (17 seconds) means those sets will have some serious push. It’s a consistent spot, but crowds are often, so expect company.

The week after that, from Monday the 3rd to Thursday the 7th of August, the swell drops back a touch, staying around 5 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is more cross than cross-off, and the energy is moderate (1261 to 3633). The surf is still clean in the mornings, but the afternoons get a bit of a chop. It’s okay, but not as good as the weekend.

Now, look ahead to the 8th and 9th of August. There’s a big pulse of swell coming in. Saturday the 8th of August morning shows a solid 10 ft south-west swell, 19 seconds, with a fresh cross-off breeze. The energy is massive (8374). That’s a big, powerful swell, and at 10 ft, it’s only for experienced surfers. The morning is clean, but the afternoon gets a bit mixed up with a cross breeze. The morning of Sunday the 9th is also excellent, with 10 ft swell and clean conditions. This is the other standout, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. The long period (19 seconds) means it’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll be perfect for the reef setup here.

From the 10th of August onwards, the swell is still solid (7 ft to 8 ft), but the wind is cross, and the energy is dropping off (1398 to 3288). The surf is still rideable, but it’s not the clean, lined-up stuff we saw earlier.

So, if you’re picking your moment, the first weekend (1st and 2nd of August) is your best bet for the near term, with solid, clean, groundswell. The second weekend (8th and 9th of August) looks like it could be the biggest of the whole run, but it’s a long-range call. Get on it if you’re good enough.

Rusty.

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