Sanur - Grand Hyatt Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the Sanur - Grand Hyatt outlook in feet and Fahrenheit. I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a tough one to call. The entire 16-day window is looking real bleak for a proper surf. There’s a lot of swell energy in the water, especially at the start, with combined energy readings hitting 2254 (strong) on July 14th, but the wind is the villain.

That persistent onshore ESE wind is blowing straight into the face of the swell. From July 14th all the way to the 26th, it’s a constant fight against the wind. The waves are coming from the SSW, mostly between 4 ft and 7 ft, with some really long-period groundswell—up to 18 seconds on the 14th—which means proper energy, but the wind is just shredding it. The forecast calls it “poor surf conditions” for almost every session, and I can’t disagree. The water temp is 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be shivering while you’re getting skunked.

It’s a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so it needs a perfect window. There’s a shift at the very end of the month. On the 27th of July (Monday) and 28th of July (Tuesday), the wind drops and goes more cross-on from the SE. The swell drops to around 5 ft, but the period crashes to 7-8 seconds, which is short-period, wind-affected slop. The combined energy is weak, around 600-738. The wave comments still say “marginal” or “poor”. For the whole 16 days, there’s nothing I’d call a standout. If you’re really itching to get wet, the morning of July 27th might be the least bad option, with a 6 ft SE swell and a light breeze, but it’s still onshore and the period is only 8 seconds. It’s not going to be pretty.

Given the relentless wind and poor surf quality at this reef setup, it’s not looking good for any kind of paddle surfing. It’s a blank run for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d hang the board up and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

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