Kuta Reef
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 13s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 13s SSW | 5 km/h off | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 14s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 11 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 13s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 13s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 11 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 9 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 12 km/h cross | -0.9m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 7 km/h off | -0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.1m 10s S | 16 km/h cross | 1.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.0m 8s SE | 21 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.0m 9s SSE | 15 km/h cross | -1.0m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 9 ENE off | -0.1m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.1m SW | 13s | 8 ENE off | -0.1m |
| 4 AM | 1.5m | 1.1m SW | 13s | 7 ENE off | 0.0m |
| 5 AM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.4m |
| 6 AM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 6 ENE off | 1.1m |
| 8 AM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 5 NE off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 5 ENE off | 1.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.6m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 1.3m |
| 11 AM | 1.6m | 1.3m SSW | 14s | 12 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.6m | 1.3m SSW | 14s | 15 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 14s | 17 SE cross | -0.0m |
| 2 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 14s | 19 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 17 SE cross | -0.8m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 14 SE cross | -0.9m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 13 SE cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 11 SE cross | -0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 10 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 6 E cross | 0.8m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 5 E cross | 0.8m |
| 12 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 2 NE off | 0.5m |
| 1 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 1 NW cross | 0.2m |
About Kuta Reef
Kuta Reef is one of the most accessible and consistent reef breaks in southern Bali. Located about 800 meters from the shore of Kuta Beach, this spot breaks over a coral bank in front of the airport and is a favorite among locals and surfers of intermediate or advanced experience. It's a classic reef, with a long, maneuverable left that, on big days, becomes tubular, ideal for goofy-footers. Unlike other more aggressive waves on the Bukit, Kuta Reef is friendlier, though it remains challenging at low tide. It requires boat access from the beach, which gives the session a special touch.
Local knowledge
Despite the "beach break" label, this is a coral reef break that lives on the tide β at low tide the coral shelf gets shallow and unforgiving, with live coral and urchins that will shred you if you go over the falls or eat it on the inside. Strong currents run along the reef and can drag you wide or down toward the airport runway, so don't paddle out without watching the drift first. There's also boat traffic in the channel since most surfers arrive by outrigger, so keep your head up when sitting in the lineup.
Kuta Reef sits roughly 800m off Kuta Beach, so it's effectively a boat-only wave β grab one of the local outrigger jukungs from the beach near the Halfway/Kuta Beach area and they'll drop you right in the lineup and pick you up after. You can technically paddle from shore on a calm small day, but it's a long grind across open water with current, so the boat is the smart move. Sort the pickup time with your boatman before you start surfing.
Bring your regular shortboard for the typical chest-to-head-high days when the left is running long and playful. On bigger, more tubular swells size up to a step-up so you can make the steeper drops and hold a line through the barrel section, especially on lower tides.
moderate β be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Kuta Reef vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuta Reef Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.0m 13s | 9 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.3m | 0.8m 13s | 8 off | Epic |
| 4 km away | 1.5m | 1.0m 13s | 8 off | Epic |
| 4 km away | 1.5m | 1.0m 13s | 8 off | Epic |
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Bali Da Waves Surf school
β 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Operating along the legendary Legian and Kuta stretch, this hugely popular school has helped a flood of travelers ride their first waves. A reliable pick for beginners and intermediates wanting tried-and-tested coaching in famously friendly surf.
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A Jimbaran-based school making the most of Bali's mellower bay waves, a kind setting for finding your balance. Great for beginners and improvers who want calm conditions and patient guidance.
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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.