Sanur - Grand Hyatt Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Sanur – Grand Hyatt over the next couple of weeks. The window kicks off Sunday, 23 August, but it’s a rough start. Swell’s running 6 to 6 ft from the SSW with a nice long 15-16 second period, so there’s heaps of energy (combined energy around 1721 to 2085), but the wind’s howling from the ESE-SE at 16 mph, onshore or cross-onshore. That’s messing up the surface – poor conditions, no fun. Monday and Tuesday don’t get any better; wind stays onshore, surf’s still marginal. There’s a real gap here – from Sunday through to Wednesday morning, nothing worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 27th shows a little promise. Swell drops to 3 ft in the morning, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, energy moderate (1156). Wind’s cross-onshore at 9 mph, so it’s choppy but not as rough. Still, just marginal. The standout comes on Friday the 28th. The morning brings a solid 8 ft SSW swell, long 16-second period, and combined energy hits a hefty 3565 – that’s strong, powerful water. Wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-onshore, so only fairly choppy. That’s the one to mark. It’s over 8 ft though, so expert-only territory. The reef at Sanur – Grand Hyatt handles that long-period SSW groundswell, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect sets to roll through often. Crowds are often here, so expect company if you’re brave.

Saturday the 29th backs off to 6 ft, still marginal with cross-onshore wind. The second week from Sunday the 30th onward is a mixed bag. Swell sits between 4 ft and 6 ft, mostly SSW, but wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. Periods range from 13 to 19 seconds, but quality never lifts above marginal. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

If you’re keen on Friday the 28th, that’s your best shot. The rest of the run is a wait-and-see. For the first few days, it’s a blank. For the rest, it’s a grind. With the persistent onshore wind and solid swell, this setup might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. But forecasts can shift, and it doesn’t stay flat forever.

Rusty.

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