Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a solid run of surf ahead for Uluwatu, a classic reef and point setup that's very consistent and exposed to the swell. This spot is for the advanced crew, no doubt about it. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so a steamer won't be needed.

The first real action kicks off on Monday afternoon, the 27th of July. It's a bit of a slow start with a 7ft SE swell, but it's a bit short at 8 seconds for that time of day. The wind is fresh offshore from the ESE, keeping things clean, but the overall energy is moderate (757). It's a bit of a builder.

Things start to get interesting from Thursday the 30th of July. The swell swings to the SSW, the period stretches out, and the energy picks up. By Thursday afternoon, we're looking at a 5ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is climbing into strong territory (1553). The wind is a moderate offshore from the SE, so the lines are going to be clean. This is when the better conditions start to show.

The standout window really opens up on Saturday the 1st of August. The afternoon session is a beauty: 6ft of SSW groundswell at a very long 18 seconds, with a strong combined energy of 2311. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze, and the skies are clear. That's a recipe for some epic, lined-up waves at Uluwatu. This is a top pick for the early part of the run.

It gets bigger from there. Sunday the 2nd of August brings a 8ft to 7ft SSW swell, with moderate energy skyrocketing into the very strong range (3059). The morning has a cross-off wind, but the afternoon is back to clean offshore conditions. This is getting into expert territory, but it's still incredibly clean.

The real monster, though, is the weekend of the 8th and 9th of August. On Saturday the 8th of August, the morning is pumping 8ft of SSW groundswell at a staggering 20-second period, and the combined energy is an enormous 6286. The afternoon is even bigger at 10ft and 19 seconds, with energy hitting 6888. This is big, powerful, long-period groundswell, and with clean offshore winds, Uluwatu is going to be an absolute freight train. This is a true standout for expert surfers only. The whole weekend to the 9th of August stays around the 10ft mark, with energy staying in the 5000-6000 range. It's a no-brainer for the experienced crew.

Things start to ease back a bit from the 10th of August, with the swell dropping to 8ft and the energy hitting 3152. The wind is cross-off in the morning, but the afternoon cleans up again. The rest of the run into the 11th of August sees the swell settle into a very solid 7ft to 6ft range with moderate offshore breezes and excellent conditions. It's a long, quality run.

Crowds are always an issue at Uluwatu, so get in the water early or late to avoid the peak.

Rusty, signing off.

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