Shipwrecks (Nusa Lembongan) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Alright, let’s get into it, because we’ve got a solid run of swell heading our way to Nusa Lembongan. The pattern is shaping up nicely, with a long stretch of consistent SSW groundswell and mostly offshore winds. This is a reef break, so it’s for the advanced crew, and it’s going to be a treat.

We kick things off on Wednesday the 12th of August. The afternoon looks clear with a moderate SE breeze blowing offshore, keeping conditions clean. Swell is coming in at a solid 6ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, giving it real power – the combined energy is sitting at 1909 (moderate to strong). The water temp is 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 13th is a standout. The morning session is the pick: still a moderate offshore breeze, but the swell has bumped up to 8ft from the SSW, with a very long 17-second period. The energy is ramping up to 2915 (strong). This is groundswell heaven, and at this size, it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets a little dicey with cross-off wind and a push to 8ft, so morning is the go.

Friday the 14th holds strong. Another morning winner with a gentle offshore breeze, 7ft SSW swell, and a 16-second period. Energy is 2382 (strong). The water stays clean and lined up. The breeze gets a bit cross-off in the afternoon, so stick to the early sessions.

Saturday the 15th is consistent. Morning has some clouds but a gentle cross-off breeze, 7ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, energy 2378 (strong). The afternoon cleans up with clear skies, same size, and still excellent conditions. This is a long stretch of quality surf.

Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th see the swell ease back a touch, but it’s still very good. Sunday morning has a light offshore breeze with 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy 1651 (moderate). Monday drops to 5ft, but the winds are offshore, keeping it clean and fun. A good option for a slightly mellower session, though still advanced.

Tuesday the 18th brings a new pulse. The afternoon is a standout with a gentle offshore ESE breeze, 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, and energy 1828 (moderate to strong). The morning is also clean with a light cross-off breeze.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are the big guns. Wednesday afternoon has a moderate offshore breeze, 7ft SSW swell at a very long 18 seconds, energy 3047 (strong). Thursday morning is similar, with 8ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy 2915 (strong). This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The water is going to be a minefield of energy, but the shape will be incredible on this reef.

Friday the 21st has a fresh offshore breeze in the morning, 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds, energy 1405 (moderate). The wind picks up a bit, but it’s still clean. The afternoon gets a bit cross-off, so early is better.

The second week holds some promise. Saturday the 22nd has a moderate offshore breeze with 7ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy 2684 (strong). Sunday the 23rd through to Wednesday the 27th sees the swell hanging around 4ft to 6ft, mostly with offshore or cross-off breezes, keeping conditions clean. The energy stays in the moderate range, with a few pulses like on Tuesday the 25th morning (6ft, 1412 energy). The last few days, Thursday the 27th, the swell drops to 4ft but still has a long 16-second period, so it’s clean but small.

This is a reef break, and it’s consistent, so expect crowds sometimes. The offshore winds are a major positive for the whole run. The biggest standouts are the mornings of Thursday the 13th and Wednesday the 19th through Thursday the 20th – that’s the best on offer. The swell direction is SSW, which is perfect for this spot’s optimum SW direction.

Rusty.

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