Sanur - Grand Hyatt Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next couple of weeks for our local stretch. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

First up, we’re looking at Sanur - Grand Hyatt. This is a reef break, so you’ve gotta be switched on. The water temp is sitting at a pretty standard 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothin’ unusual there.

The long-range forecast is showing a lot of swell, but the conditions are gonna be fighting us for a while. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell pushing through, with periods around 16 seconds. That’s some serious energy – the numbers are in the thousands (2754) for the first session, so it’s packing a punch. The main issue is the wind. For the first few days, it’s gonna be onshore from the ESE/SE, blowing at 9 to 12 mph. That’s gonna mess things up, making it choppy and bumpy. The swell is also a bit on the bigger side, around 7 ft to 8 ft, so it’s not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for beginners.

The pattern is pretty grim to start. Saturday morning, we’ve got a 8 ft SSW swell, but it’s blown out. The afternoon isn’t any better. Sunday is a write-off with poor surf conditions. Monday morning stays marginal, but the afternoon sees a spike to 10 ft from the SSW. That’s a lot of water, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be a messy, choppy beast. This continues through the week.

The real standout, the one that’s got my blood pumping a bit, is looking at Tuesday, 11th August. The morning session has a 10 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is only a light 6 mph from the SE, which is onshore, but barely. That’s the cleanest window we’re gonna get. The combined energy is massive (4325), showing just how much power is in the water. This is big, heavy, groundswell. It’s perfect for you experienced crew, but remember, with a period that long (17 seconds), it’s gonna be a bit straight at a beach break, but it might just be a ripper on the reef if the tide is right. The afternoon will get a bit more wind on it, so the morning is the call.

The rest of that week stays marginal, with cross-onshore winds and heavy swell. The energy stays high, but the quality is just not there. We get a brief reprieve on Monday, 17th August, with smaller 5 ft swell, but it’s still onshore, and the energy drops to 956. It’s a nothing burger.

Then we get a weird one. On Tuesday, 18th August, the morning has a tiny 4 ft swell, but hold on... the period jumps to a massive 21 seconds! That’s a crazy long groundswell, and the energy is back up to 2017. The wind is cross-onshore, though, so it’s gonna be a frustrating session. The afternoon picks up to 5 ft with a 20-second period, but the wind is onshore at 12 mph. It’s teasing us.

The final week gets ugly. From Wednesday, 19th August, through to the end of the run, we’ve got strong onshore winds, 16 mph, and solid 8 ft to 10 ft swell. The guidance is calling it “poor surf conditions”, and I’m not gonna argue with that. It’s a mess. The energy is still high, but the wind is just ruining it. Not a single session worth paddling out for.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re an expert looking for a big, powerful session, Tuesday, 11th August morning is your best bet. The rest of the window is a tough, choppy grind. For the beginners, there’s nothing here for you. The last week is a total write-off. Keep your eyes peeled for a change in the forecast, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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