Uluwatu, Bali

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Sunrise in 5h 39m

Sunrise tomorrow ~10:35 PM

Today is the peak

Don't wait — score 8.8 during the 8 PM–9 PM window. Tomorrow doesn't beat it.

GOWorth it

7.3/ 10 · Good

Best time to ride

7 PM–8 PM

Next 12 hours

Rideable and likely fun.

Clean swell
Offshore wind

Conditions

Wave

4.8 ft→

Sweet spot 3–10 ft

Period

14s→

Sweet spot 12–18 s

Wind

19 mph SE→

Side-off

Tide

Next · —

Session plan

Worth it

Rideable and likely fun.

Uluwatu, Bali

Peak window

7 PM–8 PM

Outside daylight — wait for sunrise to surf

Why this score

Conditions are stabilizing.

Wave height4.8 ft

Swell period14s

WindSide-off 19 mph

Current: 4.8 ft @ 14s • 19 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell wind is starting to hurt shape a bit wind direction is generally helping the shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 7 PM–8 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Rideable shoulder-high surf with offshore winds keeping the faces clean. Aim for the 7 PM–8 PM window.

5 PM

7.34.8ft

6 PM

6.34.8ft

7 PM

7.34.8ft

8 PM

7.34.8ft

9 PM

7.34.8ft

10 PM

7.34.8ft

11 PM

7.34.8ft

12 AM

7.34.8ft

1 AM

7.34.8ft

2 AM

7.34.9ft

3 AM

7.34.9ft

4 AM

6.35.0ft

Sunrise 10:35 PM Sunset 10:15 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

8.8/10

Saturday, Jul 18 • 8 PM–9 PM

Wave 4.7 ft

Period 15s

Wind max 19 mph

Temp —

Saturday, Jul 18

8.8 / 10

Best: 8 PM–9 PM

Wave: 4.7 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 19 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

7.3 / 10

Best: 8 PM–9 PM

Wave: 4.8 ft

Period: 14s

Wind max: 21 mph

Monday, Jul 20

7.8 / 10

Best: 8 PM–9 PM

Wave: 6.0 ft

Period: 18s

Wind max: 20 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

7.1 / 10

Best: 8 PM–9 PM

Wave: 6.0 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 20 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

7.3 / 10

Best: 10 PM–11 PM

Wave: 5.0 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 21 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	8 PM–9 PM	8.8	4.7 ft	15s	19 mph	—
Sunday, Jul 19	8 PM–9 PM	7.3	4.8 ft	14s	21 mph	75–82°F
Monday, Jul 20	8 PM–9 PM	7.8	6.0 ft	18s	20 mph	74–81°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	8 PM–9 PM	7.1	6.0 ft	15s	20 mph	74–81°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	10 PM–11 PM	7.3	5.0 ft	13s	21 mph	74–80°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Uluwatu is a world-class shallow reef pass — not a beginner spot. There's no easy zone. Padang Padang Right (Baby Padang) on a small day or Balangan inside is mellower, but still requires intermediate skill.

What to avoid

The cave entrance, the reef itself, and the entire lineup. Currents through the cave on incoming tide are real. Razor-sharp reef will cut you badly even at chest-high.

Best beginner conditions

Uluwatu isn't beginner-friendly. Learn at Kuta Beach, Seminyak, or Batu Bolong (Canggu) instead — sand-bottom and forgiving.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes