Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's shaping up for us. The next 16 days are a bit of a slow cooker – don't expect much to start, but by the time we get into the second week, there's some serious grunt lining up. We've got a solid run of offshore winds from the right direction, and the water temp is sitting around 79°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year. It’s gonna be a tale of two halves.

First up, we’re in for a bit of a flat spell. From Friday the 24th through to early the next week, it’s small and a little bit messy. A weak SSW groundswell with a period of 17 seconds is trying to push through on Friday afternoon, but it’s only 3 ft and the combined energy is light (846). It looks marginal, tide-dependant, and not really worth paddling out for. Saturday morning bumps up to 4 ft with a 15-second period and a clean, fresh offshore wind from the ESE, but it’s still pretty underwhelming. Honestly, you’re better off waiting.

Sunday the 26th sees a shift in direction to a SE swell, but that short 9-second period means the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly, even if it's a bit bigger at 7 ft. The wind stays cross-offshore and fresh, making it a messy proposition. By Monday the 27th, the wind really picks up – a strong breeze of 25 mph and the swell period drops to a mushy 8 seconds. The combined energy drops (806), and the conditions are poor. This stretch is a kite surfer's dream, not a paddle surfer's.

We then get a few days of holding pattern with a clean, moderate offshore breeze but the swell is inconsistent, hanging around 3 ft to 5 ft. It's not until the afternoon of Friday the 31st that things really kick off. That afternoon, the swell holds at 4 ft but the period stretches back to a beautiful 17 seconds, with the combined energy jumping to 1692. Clean offshore winds from the ESE, and the call is for excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the opening act.

Now, if you can wait, the standout session is without a doubt the afternoon of Thursday, August 7th. We’re looking at a massive 13 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period and clean, moderate offshore winds from the SE. The combined energy absolutely pumps at 10880 – that’s a huge amount of power. This is exceptional, expert-only territory. Swells this big and clean at Uluwatu (Indonesia) will be a sight to behold, but it is strictly for the crew who know what they’re doing. The morning of August 8th is just a step behind with an 12 ft SSW swell and clean conditions, but the 7th is the real standout. Before that, the morning of Monday, August 3rd also looks excellent – a solid 8 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and that clean offshore wind, and a combined energy of 2840. That’s a much more manageable size for a strong intermediate. The whole stretch from August 1st onward is clean, steady, and building in power, but keep an eye on that 13 ft monster on the 7th.

It’s all about protecting the wait for that last week. The early days are a write-off. Get your gear ready, because when that long-period groundswell arrives, the points and reefs will be firing. Uluwatu can get crowded on a day like that, so expect company. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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