Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our little corner of paradise.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting this Thursday, August 6th, and it’s all about Uluwatu. This is a reef and point setup that’s very consistent, exposed to the swell, and it’s doing its thing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy there.

The first couple of days are a bit of a tease. Thursday morning sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-off 19 mph from the ESE, making it a bit lumpy. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a 16 mph offshore from the SE, but the wave energy is still building. The combined energy reading is 2318, which is strong, but the conditions are still settling.

Friday, August 7th is where it starts to get good. Both morning and afternoon have a clean 8ft SSW swell, with a solid 16-17 second period and a steady 16 mph offshore wind from the ESE. The energy is pumping at 3345 and 3635. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is a bit over 5ft, so it’s starting to push into the “too big for beginners” range, but for the crew that knows what they’re doing, it’s a go.

Saturday and Sunday have some solid wave heights (7ft to 8ft) and clean offshore winds, but the tide and conditions make it a bit more marginal in the mornings. The afternoons, however, are still excellent. The energy is strong, in the 2000-2550 range.

Monday, August 10th is a standout. The morning is already excellent with a 7ft SSW swell, a 19-second period, and a 12 mph offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 4834. Then the afternoon hits – a 10ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and 12 mph offshore wind. The energy is at a massive 6559. This is exceptional surf for expert surfers only. At 10ft, this is not for the faint of heart. The long period (18-19 seconds) means these are groundswells with serious power, and Uluwatu, being a reef and point, will handle that beautifully, though the sets will be big and spaced out. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Tuesday, August 11th, keeps the big 10ft SSW swell going with strong offshore winds, holding the energy at over 5000. Exceptional conditions for the experts.

The surf drops a touch mid-week, with 7ft to 8ft SSW swells on Wednesday and Thursday (August 12th and 13th), but still with clean offshore winds and excellent conditions. The energy is still very strong, between 2000 and 4220.

Friday, August 14th is a notable change. The afternoon sees a 5ft SSW swell, but with a 22-second period! That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is still high at 4142. This long period will make for some incredibly well-shaped, powerful waves at a point break like Uluwatu. It’s a bit smaller, so it’s more manageable for the experienced crew, but the long gaps between sets will make paddling out easy.

The following week, from August 15th to 21st, the pattern continues with a mix of 7ft to 10ft SSW swells. The winds stay mostly offshore, though a few days have a cross-off or a fresh breeze. The energy is consistently strong (1120 to 6349).

Tuesday, August 19th is another day to watch. The morning is glassy with a 8ft SSW swell and an 18-second period, and the energy is at 4423. The wind is a dead calm 3 mph from the south. This will be as good as it gets for a clean, powerful day at Uluwatu. The crowds are listed as “always” here, so on a day like this, expect it to be packed.

Wednesday, August 20th is also glassy in the morning with a 8ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is 3421. Another superb day for the experts.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday, August 10th afternoon for the sheer size and power (10ft, 6559 energy), and Tuesday, August 19th morning for the perfect glassy conditions with a solid 8ft swell. Don’t sleep on the 22-second period day on Friday, August 14th afternoon either.

Rusty.

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