When is the best time to surf Uluwatu?

Surf in Uluwatu is most reliable from April–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Uluwatu?

Sea temperature in Uluwatu averages 26°C in August and 30°C in March. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Uluwatu good for beginners?

Uluwatu is better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers than beginners. New surfers usually do better starting somewhere gentler.

Can I work remotely from Uluwatu with a team in another time zone?

Uluwatu runs on Asia/Makassar. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

Surf Uluwatu, Indonesia

Surf Uluwatu, Indonesia: reef breaks for intermediate and advanced surfers, best surf April–October, sea 26°C–30°C.

Waves

reef breaks

Suits

intermediate and advanced surfers

Best surf months

April–October

Sea temperature

26–30°C

Surf season in Uluwatu, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.7	12 s SW	28	29	9.5
February	–	1.7	13 s SW	28	29	8.2
March	–	1.6	13 s SSW	28	30	6.1
April	In season	1.7	14 s SSW	28	29	4.0
May	In season	1.9	14 s SSW	28	28	2.4
June	In season	2.0	14 s SSW	27	28	1.6
July	In season	2.2	15 s SSW	26	26	1.2
August	In season	2.1	14 s SSW	25	26	0.7
September	In season	2.0	14 s SSW	26	26	1.0
October	In season	1.8	14 s SSW	27	27	1.7
November	–	1.5	13 s SSW	28	29	3.9
December	–	1.7	13 s SW	28	29	8.2

Surf spots near Uluwatu

Working remotely from Uluwatu

Uluwatu is on Asia/Makassar (UTC+8 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

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Berlin1 h
Sydney5 h

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Uluwatu?: Surf in Uluwatu is most reliable from April–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Uluwatu?: Sea temperature in Uluwatu averages 26°C in August and 30°C in March. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Uluwatu good for beginners?: Uluwatu is better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers than beginners. New surfers usually do better starting somewhere gentler.
Can I work remotely from Uluwatu with a team in another time zone?: Uluwatu runs on Asia/Makassar. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

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