Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Uluwatu.

The whole run is driven by consistent south-west groundswell with offshore winds locked in for the full sixteen days. Water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year at 80°F, nothing out of the ordinary. Things kick off Sunday afternoon the 12th with clean conditions: 0.8m (3ft) from the SSW at 12 seconds, offshore ESE breeze at 20 km/h (12 mph). Combined energy is a moderate 365, enough to get you wet but not pumping.

Monday the 13th afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. Clear skies, offshore ESE wind at 25 km/h (16 mph), and the swell lifts to 0.9m (3ft) from the SSW with a long 21-second period. Combined energy jumps to 1059 – that’s moderate-to-strong. For a reef-and-point like Uluwatu, those long-period lines will set up beautifully. This is a standout for the first week.

Tuesday the 14th afternoon brings size: 2.1m (7ft) from the SSW, 18-second period, combined energy 2749 – strong. Offshore SE wind at 25 km/h (16 mph). That’s big, clean, and powerful – expert only. Too much for beginners. Wednesday the 15th afternoon stays solid at 1.8m (6ft), 16 seconds, still moderate offshore, energy at 1683.

Thursday the 16th morning has a fresh offshore ESE breeze at 30 km/h (19 mph) with 1.5m (5ft) SSW swell, 15-second period, combined energy 1117. The afternoon eases slightly but remains excellent. Friday the 17th brings rain showers but offshore winds hold at 30 km/h (19 mph), swell 1–1.4m (4–5ft), period 14–16 seconds.

There’s a small lull Saturday the 18th into Sunday morning the 19th – still clean but smaller at 1–1.4m (4–5ft) and shorter period. Then Sunday afternoon the 19th fires back: 1.1m (4ft) from the SSW but with an 18-second period, combined energy 1423 – deceptive power. Offshore breeze. Another nice little window.

Now for the real standout: Monday the 20th morning. Rain showers, but offshore ESE at 25 km/h (16 mph) with 2.3m (8ft) SSW swell at 17 seconds – combined energy 3210 (strong-to-very-strong). That’s a serious pulse. Uluwatu will be going off, but it’s strictly for the experienced. The afternoon holds at 2.2m (7ft), 16 seconds, still clean.

Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 23rd sees a gradual drop from 1.9m (6ft) down to 1.1m (4ft), period shortening from 14 to 11 seconds. Winds stay offshore but energy fades. Still clean but nothing special.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th bring a fresh build. Friday afternoon: 1.4m (5ft), 13 seconds, combined energy 938, moderate offshore. Then Saturday the 25th is another massive standout – morning: 2.0m (7ft), 18-second period, combined energy 3792 (very strong). Afternoon: 2.4m (8ft), 17 seconds, combined energy 3980 – the biggest number of the run. Offshore SE wind at 25 km/h (16 mph). This is a monster day for experts only. If you’re skilled, this is the session to circle.

Sunday the 26th stays solid with 2.2m (7ft) morning, 16 seconds, and 1.9m (6ft) afternoon, 15 seconds – both clean and powerful. Monday the 27th winds down to 1–1.4m (4–5ft), 13–14 seconds, still offshore.

Crowds at Uluwatu are always heavy – it’s a world-famous break and you’ll be fighting for waves. But with consistent offshore wind and quality groundswell, it’s worth the hassle.

Best on offer? Saturday the 25th is the absolute standout – that size, period, and wind combo is elite. Monday the 20th morning is a close second for raw power. If you’ve got the skills, get out there.

Stay sharp and enjoy it.

Rusty

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