Is January a good month to surf Uluwatu?

January is outside Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in January?

About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Uluwatu in January?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 9.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 16 km/h.

Surf Uluwatu in January

Surfing Uluwatu in January: outside the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 9.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

9.5 mm/day

Wind

16 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.4 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From SW (225°)

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

Surf size in Uluwatu in January

Offshore of Uluwatu, waves in January average 1.7 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the SW.

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.

January in the context of Uluwatu's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Uluwatu?: January is outside Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in January?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Uluwatu in January?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 9.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 16 km/h.