Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid run of surf on the table for Uluwatu (Bali), starting right now. This is a world-class reef and point break that’s very consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it picks up plenty. The water is bang on average for the time of year at 80°, nothing unusual there.

The overall pattern is a long, steady pulse of SSW groundswell, with a moderate to fresh offshore wind from the ESE and SE locking in clean conditions for most of the period. The combined swell energy is strong to very strong across the board, with values ranging from around 377 to 2396, so there’s plenty of power in the water. The standout session is Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, with a 7 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The combined energy hits 2195, and the offshore wind makes for a clean, proper wave. That’s the one to circle.

Monday morning, July 6th, kicks off with a 4 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, but it’s cross-offshore wind, so it’s a bit marginal. The afternoon picks up with a 6 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and fresh offshore wind, making for clean lines. Tuesday, July 7th, stays clean with a 5 ft SSW swell and offshore winds, but the energy drops a touch. Wednesday, July 8th, is where it heats up – the morning has a 7 ft SSW swell, but the afternoon is the highlight: 7 ft, 16 seconds, offshore wind, and excellent conditions. Thursday, July 9th, and Friday, July 10th, keep the 6 ft to 7 ft range with offshore winds, though there’s a chance of rain showers. Saturday, July 11th, sees a slight drop to 5 ft, with cross-offshore winds in the morning and offshore in the afternoon.

Sunday, July 12th, the swell drops to 3 ft, but it’s still clean with offshore winds. Then Monday, July 13th, brings a weird one – a 2 ft to 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 20 to 21-second period. That’s a groundswell, and at a reef and point like Uluwatu, it’ll wrap in nicely, with moderate offshore wind in the afternoon. The energy is moderate at 1084, but the long period is a big positive. From Tuesday, July 14th, through to Sunday, July 20th, the swell builds back up to the 5 ft to 7 ft range, with consistent offshore winds and combined energy often over 2000. The standouts here are the afternoons of July 14th and 15th and the excellent conditions on the morning of July 20th. The period remains around 15 to 17 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell. The end of the run, July 21st, fades to 4 ft with a shorter period, but still offshore and clean.

This is a top-shelf stretch for experienced surfers. The swell is over 5 ft and often over 7 ft, so it’s not for beginners. The long-period groundswell is best here at the reef and point, and the offshore wind keeps it all glassy. Crowds are always a factor at Uluwatu, so get in early or late.

Rusty.

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