Tanjung Benoa (Nusa Dua) · Bali · Indonesia
Short, punchy right on the reef off Tanjung Benoa, an east-side wave that comes alive in the wet season when westerly winds blow offshore.
For intermediate surfers the best months are August to March: in December about 21 days have rideable waves and 9 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in February, November to December. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: March, December to January. Local guides: November-March.
Water 27 °C in September to 30 °C in April: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 9 | 17 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 19 | 8 | 23 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 17 | 11 | 14 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| May | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 28 °C |
| Aug | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1.3 m | 27 °C |
| Oct | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 17 | 7 | 17 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 21 | 9 | 22 | 1.0 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 August to March; in December about 21 days a month have rideable waves and 9 are good or better. For beginners February, November to December. Local guides say: November-March.
The sea ranges from about 27 °C in September to 30 °C in April. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for intermediate surfers (reef; currents).
S, SW, SE swell, W, NW, SW wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
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