Bali Swell Forecast

Since ’99, Baliwaves has been giving you the inside scoop on the Bali swell forecast, trying to save you from wasted dawn patrols and long, glum stares at a flat sea. We do the homework so you don’t have to.

Right below, there’s a sexy little table courtesy of Windguru, giving you all the latest surf forecast details. It’s got all the details: wave height, period, direction, wind, and all the rest. Just swipe through, look into the future, and plan your wave hunts accordingly.

Bali’s swells, like her charm, are seasonal. May to October, the dry season, it’s a buffet of southwest swell and offshore breezes—perfect for the west coast heavy hitters like Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Canggu. Come November through April, the wet season has the east coast waking up; Keramas and its pals serving up early morning glass and whatever else Huey feels like dishing out.

Here’s the thing: getting a grip on the swell forecast can turn a good trip into a glorious one. The wave period? Longer is better, anything over 14 seconds means the swell’s got its act together, promising clean, lined-up walls. Wind is your other player—offshore is divine, onshore is a mess. Watch how these factors dance together, and you’ll know which coast is going to serve up the goods.

And don’t forget, Bali’s epic swells often originate deep down in the Indian Ocean, marching up from the Roaring Forties. These swells travel long distances, gaining strength and consistency, which is why Bali’s waves can get so perfectly lined-up and powerful. When those bottom-of-the-world storms get spinning, you know there’s magic headed our way.

Barrels or cruisers, it doesn’t matter. Stay dialed in, keep an eye on the surf forecast, and make the most of every second in that warm Balinese water. Get out there, get barreled, or at least get wet. See you in the lineup.