Kuta Beach
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 9s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 9s SSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 19 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 8 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 10s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 0.9m 12s SW | 20 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 15s SW | 14 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 14s SW | 3 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 14s SW | 9 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 14s SW | 15 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 14s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 13s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 21 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 2 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 21 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | -0.8m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 10s | 20 SE cross | -0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 10s | 20 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 10s | 18 SE cross | -0.0m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 15 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 10 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 13 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 13 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 12 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 12 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 11 ESE cross | 0.0m |
| 2 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 11 ESE cross | -0.4m |
| 3 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 11 ESE cross | -0.6m |
| 4 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 11 ESE cross | -0.6m |
| 5 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 10 ESE cross | -0.4m |
| 6 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 10 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 7 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 10 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 13 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 15 ESE cross | 1.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 17 SE cross | 1.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 18 SE cross | 1.1m |
About Kuta Beach
Kuta Beach is the spiritual home of surfing in Bali and one of the best beginner waves in all of Southeast Asia. Long, gently sloping sandy-bottomed beach break waves peel in both directions, offering plenty of time to find your feet and practice the basics. The stretch is lined with board-rental shacks and surf schools, so first-timers are very well catered for, though the water can get busy. It's a forgiving, fun environment that has introduced countless travellers to the joy of surfing.
Local knowledge
The main danger here isn't the wave β it's the sheer number of people in the water. Dozens of learners, instructors, and rental boards create constant collision risk, so always keep your board between you and the incoming whitewater and stay aware of those around you. A rip current runs along the beach and can be deceptively strong after a bigger set; stick to the flagged swimming zones as reference points and paddle diagonally across rather than fighting it directly if caught.
Kuta Beach is impossible to miss β from Jalan Pantai Kuta, walk through any of the beach access lanes between the shops and warungs lining the strip; there's no formal parking lot but ample paid parking on the streets behind. Board and wetsuit-rash-guard rentals are available every 20 metres along the sand. Enter and exit anywhere along the open beach β there's no reef or rocks to navigate, just a gentle shore break.
A longboard or a wide, thick foam mal (8β9 ft) is ideal for the soft, slow-peeling waves here, and every rental shack has plenty of them. If you've already got the basics down, a mid-length or funboard in the 7β8 ft range gives you more to play with as you progress.
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Where to go now
Kuta Beach vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuta Beach Best now this spot | 1.6m | 1.4m 9s | 20 cross | Good |
| 1 km away | 1.9m | 1.7m 9s | 20 cross | Good |
| 2 km away | 1.9m | 1.7m 9s | 20 cross | Good |
| 2 km away | 1.9m | 1.7m 9s | 20 cross | Good |
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Bali Da Waves Surf school
β 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Bali Surf Class
β 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
β 5.0Kuta beach road, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Sand Surf School and Lost paradise Beach Bar
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Kuta No.47-B, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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TRIDATU SURF SCHOOL KUTA BALI
β 5.0in the front of Wyndham Garden hotel, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Surfing in Bali
Full Bali surf guide βBali is the beating heart of Indonesian surfing β 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.
βοΈGetting 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.
π΅Getting around
The default surfer transport is a scooter (110β150cc). 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 β many travellers come unstuck here.
π€οΈClimate & season
Bali has two seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October β 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.