
Surf Forecasts:
Tandjung-Lefts surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,757 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tandjung-Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase.
The next 16 days are a real test of patience. There's plenty of swell on the cards, but that damn cross-on wind is going to put a chop on most of it. It’s a waiting game, but there are a couple of moments where it all comes together.
Tandjung-Lefts (Bali) is the only name in the hat. It's a consistent reef break, which is a plus, but those cross-ons are the story for the first week. Water temp is 80.2°F, which is pretty normal for the season, so a springsuit will do.
We kick off on Tuesday, August 4th, with 5.2ft of SSW swell. There's real energy in the water (1360), but the cross-on SE breeze is going to make it messy. Not a day for the log. Wednesday is much the same, 4.9ft and still chopped up. Thursday the 6th sees the swell climb to 6.2ft, and the energy is building (2213), but it’s still cross-on and bumpy.
Now, Friday the 7th is the first real glimmer of hope. Swell builds to 7.2ft with a solid 17-second period, and the energy is right up there (2803). The wind eases in the afternoon to a gentle breeze, which cleans it up a bit. This is a proper groundswell, powerful and lined up. But 7.2ft is serious size, not one for the faint-hearted.
Saturday and Sunday stay in that 6.5-7.5ft range, but the cross-on wind comes back, and Sunday gets some rain showers. The quality is just not there.
Here’s the thing to watch. From Monday, August 10th, the swell really starts to push. It jumps to 8.2ft in the afternoon with an 18-second period, and the energy goes through the roof (4423). This is a serious groundswell event. The wind is still cross-on, but the power is undeniable. It stays big through Tuesday the 11th, with 8.2ft and 7.5ft swells and the energy staying above 3300.
The standout of the whole window is shaping up for Monday, August 17th. After a few days of solid 6.5ft+ surf, that afternoon the swell peaks at 8.2ft with that long 18-second period and the energy hits its absolute max for the forecast (4538). The wind also drops to a gentle breeze. This will be the biggest, most powerful, and most consistent day of the run. It’s expert territory, no doubt, but it's the one to circle. It's a week out, so don't book the flight just yet, but the potential is there.
Between the 5th and the 14th, there’s just no clean window for the average punter. That cross-on wind is relentless. The 17th is the big one. The reef will hold the shape, and the SSW direction is right, but the wind is the wildcard.
Honestly, for most of this run, the setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys. You’ll be fighting the surface chop for scraps. Keep the expectations low for the next week and save your energy for that Monday the 17th.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1061 | 961 | 722 | 956 | 880 | 2047 | 2164 | 1943 | 1826 | 2729 | 2890 | 3051 | 2503 | 2198 | 2007 | 1982 | 1956 | 1546 | 1674 | 4423 | 4720 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | 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 |
High Tide | 1:10PM2.18m | 1:36AM2.42m | 1:45PM1.99m | 2:08AM2.39m | 2:26PM1.76m | 2:47AM2.32m | 3:20PM1.51m | 3:41AM2.22m | 5:05PM1.30m | 5:06AM2.13m | 8:04PM1.35m | 6:58AM2.17m | 9:15PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.42m | 7:54AM0.56m | 7:41PM0.55m | 8:40AM0.63m | 8:09PM0.71m | 9:41AM0.72m | 8:43PM0.89m | 11:12AM0.79m | 9:35PM1.08m | 1:15PM0.72m | 11:41PM1.22m | 2:39PM0.52m | 1:51AM1.14m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
1061 | 961 | 722 | 956 | 880 | 2047 | 2164 | 1943 | 1826 | 2729 | 2890 | 3051 | 2503 | 2198 | 2007 | 1982 | 1956 | 1546 | 1220 | 4423 | 4720 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 19 | — | SW 21 |
2 | 2 | 54 | 156 | 450 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 202 | 1674 | — | 548 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NE 8 | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | — | — | — |
215 | 16 | 344 | 4 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — |
84 | 94 | 106 | 47 | 56 | — | 49 | 88 | 80 | 74 | 103 | 97 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 47 | 60 | 38 | 20 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 12 |
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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.











