Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Uluwatu. This is a solid run of swell, no doubt about it. We’ve got a real treat on the cards, starting right now and rolling deep into the second week.

The pattern is set: a long-period groundswell from the SSW is going to be the main event, and it’s backed by persistent offshore winds from the ESE and SE. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy readings are strong, mostly in the four-figure range, telling us there’s plenty of power in the water.

Starting off this Friday morning, July 31st, the swell is 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period. That’s classic Uluwatu. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE, keeping things clean. The energy is a solid 1493. It’s not the biggest we’ll see, but it’s a very consistent start.

Saturday, August 1st, picks up a notch. The morning has 5ft from the SW, and by the afternoon we’re at 6ft from the SSW with an 18-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy jumps to 2437. That afternoon session is looking like a winner.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell bumps up to 7ft, still from the SSW. The morning is offshore, but the afternoon turns cross-offshore. It’s still clean, but the morning window is the pick.

Monday, August 3rd, through to Tuesday, August 5th, the swell sits around 5ft to 6ft. Consistent offshore winds keep it glassy. Nothing to write home about, but solid, reliable waves in the 4 to 6-foot range.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From Thursday, August 6th, we start to see the swell building. By Friday, August 7th, we’re looking at 8ft from the SSW with a 16-17 second period. The energy is well over 3000. This is getting into the “expert only” territory. The wind stays offshore, but the power is serious.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is the stretch from Sunday, August 9th, through to Tuesday, August 11th. Sunday afternoon sees 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but the energy reading is a massive 4157. Monday, August 10th, is also solid with 8ft and a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze. But the absolute giant is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning brings a 10ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and an energy reading of 5076. That is serious juice. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze. This is the pick of the entire forecast. Get on it if you’re experienced.

The week of August 12th stays big, with 8ft to 10ft surf. The winds start to shift more southerly, and by Thursday, August 13th, we’re seeing cross-offshore conditions. The swell peaks again on Thursday afternoon at 12ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, and an energy reading of 7805. That’s massive. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean, but this is one for the big-wave chargers only. Friday, August 14th, has 10ft surf with light winds, keeping it clean. Saturday, August 15th, the swell backs off to 8ft – 8ft, but it’s still a solid way to finish the run.

For the best session, it’s a toss-up between Tuesday, August 11th, morning, for the pure power and offshore wind, and Thursday, August 13th, afternoon, for the absolute monster swell. Given the offshore wind and the size, I’m leaning towards that Tuesday morning as the cleanest, most powerful window. It’s a world-class day at a world-class break. Crowds are always a factor at Uluwatu, so get there early.

Rusty.

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