Uluwatu surf break

Uluwatu surfForecast / Bali – The Bukit / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 WITA
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Uluwatu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Uluwatu sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Uluwatu this week:

The surf forecast for Uluwatu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Uluwatu in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Uluwatu over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
943
768
1145
1624
1614
1570
998
841
656
548
469
589
728
572
686
891
964
856
928
940
721
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
5
SE
5
SE
10
SE
10
E
0
NNE
15
ESE
5
NE
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
N
0
SW
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
glassy
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:57PM2.10m
9:41AM2.82m
10:38PM2.13m
10:22AM2.91m
11:20PM2.11m
11:03AM2.91m
00:02AM2.06m
11:47AM2.82m
00:46AM1.99m
12:32PM2.64m
1:36AM1.92m
1:21PM2.40m
2:33AM1.87m
2:18PM2.12m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.63m
4:26PM-0.09m
4:06AM0.58m
5:07PM-0.15m
4:46AM0.56m
5:50PM-0.10m
5:29AM0.59m
6:35PM0.02m
6:14AM0.68m
7:21PM0.21m
7:05AM0.81m
8:10PM0.42m
8:07AM0.96m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
4
1
1
13
1
4
1
1
8
3
2
Temp °C
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
26
28
27
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
28
30
32
31
29
30
30
30
30
31
29
32
31
31
31
32
33
32
32
31
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
943
768
1145
1624
1614
1570
998
841
656
548
469
431
728
572
686
891
964
856
928
940
721
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
S
5
0.1
SW
23
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
15
350
326
26
21
72
98
133
199
379
443
589
280
193
135
21
22
28
25
16
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SW
24
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
10
3
22
2
2
1
1
3
7
23
23
25
22
14
5
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.6
S
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.8
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
7
Energy kJ
38
32
16
45
22
15
5
10
72
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Bukit - Bali
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Uluwatu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Uluwatu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Uluwatu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Uluwatu surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Uluwatu) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Uluwatu may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Uluwatu is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Kuta. If you plan a holiday in The Bukit - Bali, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kuta. Kuta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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