Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Uluwatu, and it’s looking like a cracking stretch for those who can handle the grunt. This is a reef and point setup that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s very consistent, so you know it’s gonna pump. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, no real surprises there.

The pattern kicks off Monday 3 August with some really nice clean surf. The morning has a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph, grooming a 6 ft SSW swell with a juicy 15-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1465, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore, swell dropping a touch to 5 ft but still packing a punch.

Tuesday 4 August keeps the good times rolling. Clear skies, moderate offshore winds from the ESE at 12 mph, and a 5 ft SW swell in the morning with that long 15-second period. The energy’s still solid at 1320. The afternoon picks up to 6 ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and the wind holds. It’s a top day for the skilled crew.

Wednesday 5 August is another one to mark. Morning sees a 6 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and the moderate offshore keeps it clean. The afternoon bumps up to 5 ft with a 15-second period, and the energy climbs to 1629. Just beautiful.

Now, Thursday 6 August the swell builds but the wind gets a bit tricky. The morning has a cross-offshore breeze at 19 mph, and the swell jumps to 7 ft with a very long 17-second period. The energy is strong at 2534, but the wind makes it a bit more of a handful. The afternoon improves with the wind turning offshore, same 7 ft swell, and the energy stays high.

Friday 7 August the swell keeps rising. The morning’s a bit messy with the cross-off wind, but the swell is 8 ft with a 17-second period. The afternoon is the standout – the wind swings offshore, and you’ve got an 8 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is cranking at 3633. The surf is excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious session.

Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August both hold that 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell with moderate offshore winds. The energy stays strong, and the surf is clean. It’s a solid weekend.

Here’s the real gem: Monday 10 August. The morning has a 6 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and the energy is already pumping at 3068. But the afternoon – wow. The swell jumps to 8 ft SSW with a 17-second period, the energy rockets to 4314, and the wind is a moderate offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Do not miss the afternoon session.

Tuesday 11 August is another cracker. The morning has a gentle offshore breeze at 9 mph, an 8 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 3216. The conditions are glassy and clean. The afternoon gets a cross-offshore wind, but the swell holds at 8 ft with a 16-second period. Still a good wave.

The middle of the week, Wednesday 12 August and Thursday 13 August, stays consistent. The swell hovers around 6 ft to 7 ft, with gentle offshore breezes and clean conditions. The energy is strong. Thursday afternoon is a standout with an 8 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and energy at 3458.

Friday 14 August is another big day. The swell is 8 ft SSW with a 16-second period, the wind is offshore, and the energy is huge at 3622. Both morning and afternoon are excellent for experienced surfers.

Now, Saturday 15 August into Sunday 16 August – this is the big one. Saturday afternoon has a 10 ft SSW swell with a 20-second period, the energy is a massive 8815, and the wind is a moderate offshore. This is exceptional surf for expert surfers only. Sunday 16 August sees the swell peak at 12 ft SSW with an 18-second period, and the energy is 7660 in the morning. These are serious, powerful waves. If you’re not an expert, watch from the cliffs.

Monday 17 August the swell starts to drop, back to 10 ft then 8 ft, and the wind holds offshore. Tuesday 18 August rounds it out with a 6 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and clean conditions.

The standout in this whole run is Monday 10 August afternoon and Saturday 15 August afternoon. Monday gives you that perfect combination of size, period, and glassy offshore wind. Saturday is for the absolute elite – massive, powerful, and very long period. For the best of the best, I’d be calling Saturday 15 August afternoon the true standout. The energy is off the charts, the period is 20 seconds, and the wind is offshore. It’s a rare, exceptional day.

Uluwatu is always crowded, so expect company. It’s a reef and point, so the long-period swells will line up beautifully. Stay safe.

Rusty.

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