Uluwatu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here again, let's break it down in feet and degrees Fahrenheit for those of us who think in imperial.

We got a solid window of surf coming our way for Uluwatu (Bali), starting off with a consistent southwest groundswell and offshore winds that are gonna keep the surface glassy. Water’s a warm 79°, which is right around normal for this time of year.

Tuesday morning kicks things off with head-high plus surf – about 7ft of SSW swell, period around 13 seconds. The combined wave energy is reading strong at 2916, so there's plenty of push. This is advanced stuff; a reef and point break with that size isn't for the faint of heart. The afternoon cleans up and the period stretches to 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell – the type that lines up beautifully on the point. That afternoon session might be the better of the two today.

Wednesday is our first real standout. Morning brings a solid 8ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Energy jumps to 3182 – that's a powerful swell. The afternoon barely backs off, still 8ft, same direction and period, and it's clear and clean. That's big, angry, and perfect Uluwatu. If you're an expert, get in the water Wednesday.

Thursday holds strong with 7ft in the morning and afternoon, periods around 15-16 seconds, and offshore flow the whole time. Energy is backing off a touch but still solid. Friday drops a foot, down to 7ft, still with clean offshore winds and good shape. Nothing wrong with it, just not the biggest day.

Saturday sees the swell ease, 5ft in the morning dropping to 5ft by the afternoon, period down to 14 seconds. It’s still fun and rides well, but the energy is fading. Sunday brings a second pulse – back up to 6ft in the morning and 7ft by the afternoon, with the period jumping to 18 seconds again. That's a nice push of long-period energy, and the afternoon readings back it up (2561).

Now, into the next week, things settle into a more moderate groove. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are in the 6ft to 6ft range, with 15-16 second periods. Clean, consistent, but not blowing the doors off. Energy readings drop to the 1200-1600 range, so it's softer. The Tuesday afternoon is a bit of a lull, still ridable but less punch.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see a slight bounce back up to 6ft. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th ease off again, down to 5-6ft, with lighter breezes. Crowds are always a factor at Uluwatu, and with light winds, expect more people out sharing the waves.

But then we hit the second week’s highlight. Sunday the 20th brings a fresh push – 7ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, energy back up to 1832. Monday the 21st is a bit smaller, but still fun.

And then the real monster shows up. Tuesday the 22nd sees a very long-period swell arrive – only 3ft of height but a massive 21-second period. That's some serious groundswell, and on a point like Uluwatu, that can create some weirdly perfect, long-running waves. The energy reading of 1610 for that size is testament to its power. The afternoon adds a bit more size to it.

But Wednesday the 23rd is the one to circle on the calendar. Morning brings 7ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a roaring 4060. The afternoon holds size at 6ft but stretches the period to a very long 19 seconds, with an energy reading of 4033. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole outlook. This is expert-only territory. The good news is the long period means a bit of a rest between sets, making the paddle out a little easier, but the waves themselves will be heavy, fast, and unforgiving.

So, to wrap it up – your two best bets are Wednesday the 9th and Wednesday the 23rd. The 23rd looks like the heavier, more long-period event, but it's over a week out, so treat it with a bit of caution. The 9th is here right now and looks fantastic. Everything in between is solid, clean surfing. If you’re picking a day, I'd put a big star next to that final Wednesday.

Keep your wits about you out there.

Rusty.

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