Is October a good month to surf Uluwatu?

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

How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in October?

About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Uluwatu in October?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 1.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 16 km/h.

Surf Uluwatu in October

Surfing Uluwatu in October: in the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 27°C, 1.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

27°C

Rain

1.7 mm/day

Wind

16 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.8 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.3 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 27°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Uluwatu in October

Offshore of Uluwatu, waves in October average 1.8 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.3 m (8 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.

October in the context of Uluwatu's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Uluwatu?: Yes — October falls in Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October).
How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in October?: About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Uluwatu in October?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 1.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 16 km/h.