Sanur - Grand Hyatt Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Sanur - Grand Hyatt. It’s a reef set-up that likes a south swell, but honestly, the next week and a bit is a bit of a tough watch. The winds are mostly onshore and strong, which is going to keep things messy for paddling.

Kicking off from Thursday the 23rd of July, it’s a no-go. We’ve got a 3ft to 4ft SSW swell (14-second period), but that southeast wind is howling at 12 to 15 mph, blowing straight onshore and making it choppy. The energy readings are up there, but the quality is poor. That pattern sticks right through to the end of July. Friday the 24th sees a nice long-period groundswell (17 seconds) coming from the SSW, but with the same 15 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s junk. The wave energy is moderate, but the surface will be a mess.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th keep the trend going. Saturday morning has 4ft from the SSW (15 seconds), but the onshore wind is still a problem (15 mph). Sunday sees a shift: a 7ft to 8ft SE swell, but the period drops to a short 9 seconds, and the wind cranks up to 18-22 mph from the east. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. The energy is strong, but for a reef break, short-period swell and those winds are a hard pass.

The first few days of August start to look a little more promising, though still not a standout. On Saturday the 1st of August, we finally get a break in the wind. Morning sees a 5ft SSW swell with a solid 17-second period, and a light 9 mph ESE breeze—still onshore, but much lighter. The combined energy is very strong. The comment says “marginal,” likely due to tide, but this is the most interesting it’s been all week. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

Sunday the 2nd of August builds a bit more, with 6ft from the SSW (16 seconds) and lighter 9 mph ESE winds again. The energy jumps. Still not glassy, but the wind is manageable. This is the best window in the whole forecast. Monday the 3rd of August keeps the swell up around 6-7ft (16 seconds) with light winds, but the energy is very high. For a reef, that's a lot of push and might be a bit much for anyone not on their game.

After that, into the second week, it starts to wind down. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August see the swell drop back to 5ft, and the wind picks up again to a moderate breeze from the southeast. The conditions go back to poor. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August show a real mix: Thursday afternoon has a 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and lighter 9 mph winds. The energy hits , which is serious power. That could be incredible at a reef if the wind stays clean, but it’s a long-range call and less certain.

The standout session to aim for is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. It’s the start of a nice run of manageable onshore winds and building groundswell. If you can, hold out for Sunday the 2nd of August. The 6ft SSW groundswell with 16-second period and lighter breezes offers the best combo of size, shape, and cleanish conditions. This is a break that can get crowded, especially with an inconsistent reputation, so expect some company if it cleans up.
Rusty.

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