Pulukan surf forecast
Pulukan · Bali · Indonesia
Peaks over sand and boulders where the beach turns from rock to sand, a few hundred metres south-east of the Medewi point. The right is the pick, and it works at lower tides when Medewi is too shallow; it closes out once the swell gets big. Surf it early, before the onshore wind.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, S, SSW
- Best wind
- N, NE, NW (offshore)
- Best tide
- low to mid tide
- Season
- April-October
- Typical size
- 1-2 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- rocks; rips; urchins
Best time to surf Pulukan
For intermediate surfers the best months are June, August to April: in March about 23 days have rideable waves and 12 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in November to March. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: March, August, January. 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 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 24 | 9 | 20 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 23 | 12 | 17 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 19 | 10 | 14 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| May | 14 | 5 | 9 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1.3 m | 28 °C |
| Aug | 21 | 4 | 3 | 1.3 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 22 | 2 | 5 | 1.2 m | 28 °C |
| Oct | 22 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 20 | 7 | 19 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 21 | 6 | 17 | 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.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Bali, surf spots in Medewi.
Nearby spots
- Medewi, Pulukan
- Yeh Sumbul, Yeh Sumbul
- Balian, Balian
- Pererenan, Pererenan (Canggu)
- Echo Beach, Canggu
- Canggu (Batu Bolong), Canggu
Questions
When is the best time to surf Pulukan?
For intermediate surfers June, August to April; in March about 23 days a month have rideable waves and 12 are good or better. For beginners November to March. Local guides say: April-October.
What is the water temperature at Pulukan 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 Pulukan good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips).
What swell, wind and tide work best at Pulukan?
SW, S, SSW swell, N, NE, NW wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Pulukan are in the Surf Spoting app.