Impossibles surf forecast

Pecatu (Bukit) · Bali · Indonesia

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Long, fast left between Padang Padang and Bingin that runs in several sections; on the right swell the sections link into very long rides.

Break
reef break, lefts; faces NNW
Level
advanced
Best swell
SW, S
Best wind
ESE, E, SE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
April-October
Typical size
1.5-3 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
shallow coral; strong currents

Best time to surf Impossibles

For intermediate surfers the best months are May to October: in September about 28 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June to September. Local guides: April-October.

Water 28 °C in August to 30 °C in December: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.

MonthRideable daysGood daysBeginner daysTypical sizeWater
Jan2001.4 m29 °C
Feb5001.2 m29 °C
Mar8001.3 m30 °C
Apr19001.2 m30 °C
May23001.2 m29 °C
Jun26001.4 m29 °C
Jul23001.4 m28 °C
Aug25001.5 m28 °C
Sep28001.3 m28 °C
Oct21001.3 m29 °C
Nov13001.1 m30 °C
Dec5001.2 m30 °C

Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.

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Questions

When is the best time to surf Impossibles?

For intermediate surfers May to October; in September about 28 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.

What is the water temperature at Impossibles and which wetsuit do I need?

The sea ranges from about 28 °C in August to 30 °C in December. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.

Is Impossibles good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (shallow coral; strong currents).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Impossibles?

SW, S swell, ESE, E, SE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.

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