Kuta Beach
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 18 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 7 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 5 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 2 km/h on | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 9 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 8 N off | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 7 N off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 7 NE off | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 10 E cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 10 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 10 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 13 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 17 SE on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 18 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 17 SSE on | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 15 SE on | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 14 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 11 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 9 E cross | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 9 E cross | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 8 E cross | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 5 NNE off | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 5 NNW off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 6 NNW off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 7 NNW off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 7 NNW off | 1.1m |
About Kuta Beach
Der Kuta Beach ist das spirituelle Zuhause des Surfens in Bali und eine der besten Wellen für Anfänger in ganz Südostasien. Lange, sanft abfallende Sandstrand-Wellen brechen in beide Richtungen und bieten viel Zeit, um das Gleichgewicht zu finden und die Grundlagen zu üben. Der Strand ist gesäumt von Verleihständen und Surfschulen, sodass Anfänger sehr gut versorgt sind, obwohl das Wasser manchmal voll sein kann. Es ist eine nachsichtige, spaßige Umgebung, die unzählige Reisende mit der Freude am Surfen bekannt gemacht hat.
Local knowledge
Die größte Gefahr hier ist nicht die Welle — es ist die schiere Anzahl von Menschen im Wasser. Dutzende von Lernenden, Lehrern und Mietboards schaffen ein ständiges Kollisionsrisiko, also halte dein Board immer zwischen dir und dem ankommenden Schaumwasser und sei dir der anderen um dich herum bewusst. Eine Strömung verläuft entlang des Strandes und kann nach einem größeren Set täuschend stark sein; halte dich an den gekennzeichneten Schwimmbereichen als Orientierungspunkte und paddel diagonal darüber, anstatt direkt dagegen anzukämpfen, wenn du gefangen bist.
Der Kuta Beach ist unmöglich zu übersehen — gehe von der Jalan Pantai Kuta durch einen der Zugänge zwischen den Geschäften und Warungs, die die Straße säumen; es gibt keinen offiziellen Parkplatz, aber ausreichend kostenpflichtige Parkplätze in den Straßen dahinter. Board- und Neoprenanzug-Verleih sind alle 20 Meter entlang des Sandes verfügbar. Betrete und verlasse den Strand überall entlang des offenen Strandes — es gibt kein Riff oder Felsen zu navigieren, nur einen sanften Shore Break.
Ein Longboard oder ein breites, dickes Schaum-Board (8–9 ft) ist ideal für die sanften, langsam brechenden Wellen hier, und jeder Verleihstand hat viele davon. Wenn du die Grundlagen bereits beherrschst, gibt dir ein Mid-Length- oder Funboard im Bereich von 7–8 ft mehr Spielraum, während du Fortschritte machst.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Kuta Beach vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuta Beach Best now this spot | 1.4m | 1.2m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
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Surf schools & local guides near Kuta Beach
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Bali Da Waves Surf school
★ 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Bali Surf Class
★ 5.0on beach in front ROSSO VIVO Italian Restaurant, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Kuta Beach Surf Lesson
★ 5.0Kuta beach road, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Sand Surf School and Lost paradise Beach Bar
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Kuta No.47-B, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
255 Google reviews
TRIDATU SURF SCHOOL KUTA BALI
★ 5.0in the front of Wyndham Garden hotel, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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MaiwaySurf
★ 5.0Kuta beach, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Surfing in Bali
Full Bali surf guide →Bali is the beating heart of Indonesian surfing — the island that put the archipelago on the world surf map back in the early 1970s, and still the easiest place on earth to fall in love with riding waves in the tropics. It packs an absurd density of quality breaks into a small island: machine-perfect reef barrels on the Bukit Peninsula, mellow beach breaks on the west coast, and a Bali Sea wave or two over on the east.
✈️Getting there
Bali is the simplest surf destination in Indonesia to reach. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar handles direct flights from across Asia and Australia, plus connections worldwide via Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha and beyond. From Australia it's a short hop from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
🛵Getting around
The default surfer transport is a scooter (110–150cc). It's cheap, easy to rent daily or monthly, and lets you slip down narrow Bukit lanes and beat the traffic. Bring or rent a board rack/strap. Wear a helmet, ride sober, and know that traffic is chaotic and Bali's road-accident rate is high — many travellers come unstuck here.
🌤️Climate & season
Bali has two seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October — sunny, lower humidity, and the prime surf window for the south and west coasts, with consistent groundswell and clean morning offshore winds. This is peak season; expect crowds and book ahead.