Offshore Stays

Surf Uluwatu in April

Surfing Uluwatu in April: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 4.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

4.0 mm/day

Wind

15 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.1 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in April, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Uluwatu in April

Offshore of Uluwatu, waves in April average 1.7 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.1 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Uluwatu's surf season

Uluwatu's main surf season runs April–October. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Uluwatu?
Yes — April falls in Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October).
How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in April?
About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Uluwatu in April?
Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 4.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 9.0°S 115.0°E), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.