Sanur Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. There’s no surf to speak of for the first few days, and the whole forecast is a real mixed bag of messy, onshore winds and iffy conditions. We’ve got a long wait ahead, but there might be a couple of moments if you’re patient and picky.

We start off with nothing. The first several days are basically a write-off. From Wednesday the 2nd through to the 5th, it’s all poor surf conditions with moderate cross-onshore winds making things choppy and ugly. The swell is there, about 3ft to 6ft from the SSW, but with that wind direction it’s just no good for a paddle. The water temperature is sitting at a normal 80°F, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting frustrated.

We finally get a sniff of something on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th. It’s still marginal, with the swell bumping up to 7ft from the SSW on Sunday morning and the combined energy getting strong at 1830 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is still a cross-onshore. It’s going to be a bit of a messy, choppy affair. Not what you’d call clean, but at least it’s not howling.

Now, hold onto your boards, because the best chance of a decent session comes on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning is still just marginal, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW with a long period of 18 seconds (groundswell). The combined energy hits a strong 3150 (very strong wave energy). The wind goes cross-shore, which is a massive upgrade from the previous days, with just a slight cross-chop. For a reef break like Sanur Reef, a long period SSW groundswell with cross-shore wind is about as good as it gets in this forecast. It’s an advanced spot and inconsistent, but this window looks the pick of the whole run. Get on it if you can handle it.

Wednesday the 9th keeps the trend going with a bit more size – 8ft on the morning from the SSW – but the same cross-shore wind. That’s expert territory at that size, and the combined energy is still very strong at 2921. It’ll be big and powerful. The rest of the week into the second week is more of the same old story: onshore wind, choppy conditions, and a lot of poor to marginal calls. By the 12th the swell drops right off, and then it picks up again from the 13th, but the wind is back to a messy cross-onshore. The outlook from the 14th onward looks poor again, with onshore wind and a lot of chop.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a total loss. The standout by a long shot is Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon at Sanur Reef. The cross-shore wind with that long-period SSW groundswell is the only real window for a proper, clean session. Wednesday the 9th is also worth a look if you’re an expert. After that, keep an eye on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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