Surf Forecasts:
Sanur Reef surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,066 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sanur Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Sanur Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sanur Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sanur Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here, checking out the surf at Sanur Reef. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's break it down.
The water temp is about 80°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
The best chance to get a wave is right at the start. Thursday morning, August 27th, is looking like the pick. We've got a 4ft SSW groundswell pushing in, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That kind of period means proper, powerful waves that will wrap around the reef nicely. The energy is strong, coming in at 1126. The wind is a cross-on from the ESE at 9 mph, which is okay, but it's the best we'll see. Just remember, this is an inconsistent spot for experts only, so don't expect a party wave.
Thursday afternoon cleans up a bit with clear skies and a cross-shore breeze, making it a little smoother. The swell is a touch smaller at 3ft, but the period is a massive 20 seconds—that's some serious, deep ocean energy (1646). This is a solid option for the afternoon.
Friday morning, August 28th, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the SSW, still with a 16-second period. That's a lot of water, and the energy is huge at 3041. For the advanced crew, it could be a ripper, but the cross-onshore wind will make it choppy and challenging.
From Friday afternoon onward, it's a tough run. The wind stays cross-onshore, and the surface gets messy. We're looking at a long stretch from August 30th all the way to September 11th where the forecast is poor or marginal. The wind is a constant 9-12 mph, keeping the chop in. The swell comes and goes, but the wind never gives us a break.
There's a faint hope around September 10th, Thursday morning, with a 6ft SSW swell and a light breeze. It's still cross-onshore, but the lighter wind might make it a little more user-friendly. It's still marginal, but it's the best of a bad bunch.
So, for the whole 16-day outlook, it's all about the first couple of days. After that, the wind is the enemy. This constant wind and solid swell setup might actually be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of the forecast.
Keep your eyes on the conditions, and don't be afraid to wait for a better day.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 554 | 731 | 2357 | 3005 | 2384 | 2136 | 1374 | 1130 | 799 | 615 | 528 | 578 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 2247 | 1799 | 1887 | 1614 | 1408 | 1141 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:45AM2.29m | 10:34PM2.10m | 10:17AM2.41m | 10:55PM2.27m | 10:48AM2.48m | 11:16PM2.43m | 11:18AM2.49m | 11:39PM2.55m | 11:48AM2.44m | 00:03AM2.62m | 12:18PM2.33m | 00:29AM2.64m | 12:50PM2.16m | 00:58AM2.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.33m | 4:14AM0.72m | 4:41PM0.25m | 4:44AM0.55m | 5:04PM0.21m | 5:14AM0.40m | 5:27PM0.21m | 5:45AM0.29m | 5:50PM0.25m | 6:17AM0.24m | 6:14PM0.32m | 6:51AM0.25m | 6:39PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 554 | 619 | 2357 | 3005 | 2384 | 2136 | 1374 | 1130 | 799 | 615 | 528 | 365 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 2247 | 1799 | 1887 | 1614 | 1408 | 1141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 26 | SE 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 299 | 279 | 350 | 36 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 180 | 253 | 578 | 274 | 204 | 133 | 58 | 7 | 8 | 60 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 21 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 260 | 731 | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 9 | 54 | 180 | 256 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 36 | 65 | 41 | 22 | 38 | 35 | — | 90 | 75 | — | 79 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
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