Is September a good month to surf Uluwatu?

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

How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in September?

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

What is the weather like in Uluwatu in September?

Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 1.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Uluwatu in September

Surfing Uluwatu in September: in the main surf season, air around 26°C, sea around 26°C, 1.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

26°C

Sea temperature

26°C

Rain

1.0 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.0 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.5 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

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

Surf size in Uluwatu in September

Offshore of Uluwatu, waves in September average 2.0 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.5 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.

September in the context of Uluwatu's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Uluwatu?: Yes — September falls in Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October).
How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in September?: About 26°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Uluwatu in September?: Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 1.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.