Is August a good month to surf Uluwatu?

Yes — August falls in Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October).

How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in August?

About 26°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Uluwatu in August?

Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Uluwatu in August

Surfing Uluwatu in August: in the main surf season, air around 25°C, sea around 26°C, 0.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

25°C

Sea temperature

26°C

Rain

0.7 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.1 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.7 m (9 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 26°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Uluwatu in August

Offshore of Uluwatu, waves in August average 2.1 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.7 m (9 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.

August in the context of Uluwatu's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Uluwatu?: Yes — August falls in Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October).
How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in August?: About 26°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Uluwatu in August?: Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.