Kuta (Tuban) · Bali · Indonesia
Classic left on an outer reef about 800 m off Tuban, usually reached by boat; a long, forgiving wall on most days that gets hollow on bigger swells.
For intermediate surfers the best months are April to October: in September about 29 days have rideable waves and 21 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in April to July, September to November. 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.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 13 | 6 | 7 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 23 | 11 | 21 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| May | 26 | 12 | 21 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 27 | 20 | 17 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 27 | 18 | 20 | 1.2 m | 28 °C |
| Aug | 28 | 21 | 14 | 1.4 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 29 | 21 | 23 | 1.2 m | 28 °C |
| Oct | 27 | 12 | 21 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 19 | 5 | 17 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 14 | 2 | 5 | 1.1 m | 30 °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.
For intermediate surfers April to October; in September about 29 days a month have rideable waves and 21 are good or better. For beginners April to July, September to November. Local guides say: April-October.
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.
It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef; boat access). Beginners nearby can try Kuta Beach, Kuta.
SW, S swell, ESE, E, SE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Kuta Reef are in the Surf Spoting app.