Surf Forecasts:
Tandjung-Lefts surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,144 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tandjung-Lefts this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tandjung-Lefts in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tandjung-Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty again. Let’s break down the same picture in feet and miles per hour for the crew that thinks that way.
We’ve got a tough two-week window ahead at Tandjung-Lefts. There’s solid swell coming in, but the wind is the enemy for most of it. Water temp is 80°, right where it should be for the season.
It kicks off Saturday, August 29th, with a 6ft SSW groundswell. That’s a 15-second period, so real energy behind it – the combined swell energy is strong at 1400. The wind is light out of the SSE at 6 mph, making it a cross-shore. That Saturday morning is the cleanest slot we get. The afternoon turns choppy as the wind picks up and swings onshore. This is an advanced reef, and 6ft is no joke for beginners. Crowds can show up sometimes.
From Sunday the 30th through Monday the 31st, forget it. Swell drops to 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is a steady 12 mph cross-onshore, tearing the surface up. Choppy and messy.
Tuesday, September 1st, brings a bigger pulse back – 6ft swell with an 18-second period. That’s proper, long-period groundswell. But the wind is howling at 15 mph cross-onshore. Combined energy is huge at nearly 2000, but it’s a windblown mess. Only for the experienced.
The whole first week of September is a grind. Swell holds between 4ft and 6ft, but it’s the same cross-onshore wind every day, chopping things up. The mornings of September 9th and 10th offer a bit of relief – wind drops to 9 mph cross-onshore, with 5ft to 6ft swell and a 16-17 second period. The combined energy is around 1500, so it’s punchy. Those mornings are marginal but the best of a bad lot.
The standout in this whole forecast is Saturday morning, August 29th. That 6ft swell with a light cross-shore is as good as it gets here for this period. The morning of September 10th is the next runner-up. The second week is mostly a bust – same wind, same frustration.
Honestly, with the constant cross-onshore wind, this setup looks more like a kite-surfing playground than a paddle session on most days. The swell is there, but the wind won’t let us enjoy it.
Keep your chin up. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1374 | 1130 | 799 | 615 | 606 | 578 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 1944 | 1821 | 1910 | 1614 | 1408 | 1141 | 933 | 721 | 647 | 621 | 578 | 805 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:23PM1.94m | 1:30AM2.51m | 2:00PM1.69m | 2:08AM2.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:28AM0.34m | 7:04PM0.58m | 8:12AM0.49m | 7:31PM0.75m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1374 | 1130 | 799 | 615 | 606 | 365 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 1944 | 1821 | 1910 | 1614 | 1408 | 1141 | 933 | 721 | 647 | 621 | 578 | 805 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 26 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
15 | 13 | 54 | 180 | 253 | 578 | 274 | 204 | 105 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 21 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — |
11 | 9 | 54 | 180 | 256 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
— | 26 | 22 | 39 | 74 | — | 23 | 49 | 54 | 52 | 99 | 132 | 72 | 82 | 106 | 45 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 40 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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Information about the Tandjung-Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tandjung-Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tandjung-Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tandjung-Lefts surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tandjung-Lefts) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tandjung-Lefts may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Tandjung-Lefts is 7 km (4 miles) from Denpasar. If you plan a holiday in Sanur - Bali, look for hotels and other accommodation in Denpasar. Denpasar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











