Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Uluwatu. It’s a classic reef and point setup, very consistent, and it’s always exposed to the swell. The first real standout doesn’t arrive until Thursday, July 30th, but the pattern before that is worth talking about.

The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, so no surprises there – just your usual tropical warmth.

The first few days, from Wednesday, July 22nd through to Wednesday, July 29th, are all pretty marginal. We’ve got consistent offshore winds from the Southeast, but the swell is mostly in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, mixed with a few bigger pulses. The wave energy is moderate, with readings around 577 to 1146 (weak to moderate energy). It’s surfable, but it’s not the kind of session that’ll have you calling in sick. The period is solid, mostly 13 to 17 seconds, so there’s some groundswell in there, but the tide conditions are questionable and the overall quality is just *okay*. You’ll paddle out, but you won’t be raving about it.

Now, Thursday, July 30th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning shows a 4 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 1356 (moderate). The wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’s the kind of combo that makes Uluwatu’s long left-handers sing. It’s classed as excellent for experienced surfers, which it is – this is a proper wave, not for beginners. The afternoon sees the period stretch to 19 seconds, with energy at 1634 (strong), which is very long-period groundswell. That’s going to push through with power, but it’ll be a bit more lined up and better for the reef sections than the point.

Friday, July 31st is another beauty. Morning and afternoon both have 4 ft SSW swell, 18 and 17-second periods, and energy readings of 1428 and 1315 (strong to moderate). The wind stays clean offshore. This is a back-to-back window of quality. The crowd profile is “always” at Uluwatu, so you’ll be sharing the take-off zone, but the quality of the wave is worth it.

Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd see the swell building a bit, hitting 5 ft to 7 ft, with 16 and 15-second periods. The energy is climbing into the 1400 to 1800 range (strong). The wind is still offshore. This is good, solid surf, but the tide conditions are flagged as marginal again, so pick your sessions carefully.

Then, the real standout window is Tuesday, August 4th. The morning sees a very solid 12 ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, and the energy is a massive 8096 (very strong). That’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is a fresh offshore at 19 mph. This is only for experts – it’s big, powerful, and the reef will be unforgiving. The afternoon is similar, with 12 ft and 18 seconds, energy at 7404. This is a true event swell, and if you’re experienced and confident, it’s one of the best on offer in the entire window.

Wednesday, August 5th is still pumping, with 10 ft and 8 ft SSW swell, 16-second periods, and energy around 4000 (strong). The wind is lighter, 12 mph offshore. Excellent surf for experienced surfers again.

Thursday, August 6th winds down a bit, with 7 ft SSW swell and 14-second period, energy at 2050 (strong). Still a solid wave, but the peak of the swell has passed.

If I had to pick the one or two true standouts, it’s Thursday, July 30th morning for the first proper quality pulse, and then Tuesday, August 4th morning for the big, powerful groundswell that only the experienced should tackle. The long periods (over 15 seconds) mean these waves will have plenty of energy and longer gaps between sets, making the paddle out at Uluwatu a bit easier, but the wave itself will be very lined up and fast – best on the reef.

Take care of yourselves out there. Rusty.

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