Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at the surf ahead.

We've got a solid stretch coming up, starting this Saturday, July 4th, and it's all about one place: Uluwatu. This is a reef and point set-up that's exposed to the south-west, meaning it'll pick up the consistent SSW groundswell we’ve got lining up. At Uluwatu, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first call is Saturday afternoon. The swell is a clean 7 ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, and the wind is blowing offshore from the SE at 12 mph. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The wave energy is strong (1907), and it's prime for experienced surfers – Uluwatu will be firing with those long, clean walls. It’s an exposed spot, and it gets crowded here, so expect company in the lineup, but with these conditions, it’s worth it.

Sunday (July 5th) keeps the pulse going. Afternoon sees a 6 ft SSW swell, period dropping to 14 seconds, but still with that clean offshore wind. The energy is strong (1390), and the quality remains high for experienced crew. Monday afternoon (July 6th) pulls back a touch to 6 ft but the period stretches back to 16 seconds, and with offshore winds, it’ll be clean and powerful. The energy is up over 1700, so there’s plenty of push for the point.

As we move into the middle of the week, the swell stays consistent but the winds get a bit stronger. Wednesday, July 8th, has a 7 ft SSW swell in the afternoon with offshore ESE winds at 16 mph. That’s a lot of water moving – energy is 2266 – and while it’s clean, it’s only for experts at that size. A bit of rain shows up on Thursday and Friday mornings, but the afternoons clean off, with 6 ft and 6 ft swells keeping things solid.

We get a bit of a drop over the weekend of July 11th-12th. The swell backs off to 5 ft and then 3 ft, so things get smaller and less exciting. It’s still rideable, but the magic is gone for a couple of days.

Then, look out for a pulse around Monday, July 13th. It's not huge, but the afternoon has a 2 ft swell with a very long 20-second period, giving it deceptive energy (829). That’s a groundswell with serious reach. It’ll be best on the reef at Uluwatu, as a beach break would be too straight.

The second week, from July 14th onwards, keeps the SSW energy coming but is less certain. Tuesday, July 14th, has a 6 ft afternoon swell with a 17-second period and offshore winds – solid. Wednesday the 15th is similar, with 6 ft. There’s a drop on Thursday the 16th to 3 ft but with a long 19-second period and fresh offshore wind, giving clean but smaller waves.

The forecast looks promising again for the weekend of July 18th-19th. Saturday and Sunday (July 18th and 19th) show 5 ft and 5 ft SW swells, with offshore winds and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (over 1100), and with less than a week to go, it’s looking like a solid finish to the run. It’ll be a bit more of a gamble this far out, but it has the makings of another good session.

So, to boil it down: this Saturday afternoon, July 4th, is the absolute best call. And if you miss it, the whole first week has quality windows, especially the afternoons.

Stay stoked, catch you in the water.

- Rusty

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