Sanur - Grand Hyatt Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about this stretch of coast. There’s only one spot on the menu, and it’s a tough one. The first few days are a total write-off. The swell is there, but the wind is a constant headache. Over the full 16 days, it’s all about Sanur - Grand Hyatt (Indonesia), a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent. The water temp is 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The big problem is the wind. For the first week, from Sunday the 6th through the end of the week, it’s a relentless cross-onshore, mostly from the SSE. It’s not a gale, but it’s enough to chop everything up. The swell is a solid SSW groundswell, with periods mostly between 14 and 16 seconds, and sometimes up to 19 seconds – that’s proper long-period energy. The combined energy is strong, hitting values like 1645 and 1867, so there’s a lot of power, but it’s messy. The wave comment is stuck on “marginal” or “poor” for the whole first week. This isn’t a surfer’s window; it looks more like a kite surfer’s setup with that persistent cross-onshore breeze and that hefty swell.

There’s a bit of a shift on Friday the 11th and into the weekend. The wind swings more directly onshore from the SE, but it’s still onshore. The swell remains consistent, around 5 ft to 6 ft, but the quality is still poor. The combined energy stays strong, but the wave comments are still “marginal” or “poor.” It’s not getting any better.

The second week stays pretty grim. From Sunday the 13th onward, the onshore wind continues, moderate breeze from the ESE and SE. The swell is still there, 5 ft to 7 ft, with that long-period SSW groundswell. The combined energy is still strong, but the wave comments don’t improve – “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” at best. The scores are low. There’s no standout period here.

The only glimmer of hope, and it’s a long way off, is on Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. The swell bumps up to 8 ft, with a period of 15-16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (2834 and 2686). The wind is still onshore from the SE, but it’s a light breeze. The wave comment is still “marginal,” but it’s the best of a bad bunch. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not certain. For the advanced crew only, and even then, it’s a gamble with that onshore wind.

Honestly, this is a tough outlook. The consistent wind kills any chance of clean waves. The setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. It’s a blank run for the most part, which is a bit more normal for this area when the trades are blowing.

Rusty.

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