Strike Report
Best waves this week — Friday, July 17, 2026
Balangan (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 92 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SSW groundswell. 6 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (28 spots up to 92).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,095 spots worldwide, covering Jul 17 – Jul 26.
- Spots scored
- 1,095
- Zones firing
- 6
- Top score
- 100
Strike Score = one 0–100 number for the whole day's surf. 80+ is firing, 95+ is epic.
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🏆 Top pick this week
Best 2-Day Strike Window
Grab a quick hit this week
Ahipara, New Zealand
2/2 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Balangan
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 2
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 5
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 4
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
4/5 firing
mid-period S groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 2
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
28 firing · top 92mid-period SSW groundswell (1.7m @ 14.9s SSW)
28 spots firing (top 92) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. Australia
13 firing · top 86mid-period SSW groundswell (1.7m @ 13.8s SSW)
13 spots firing (top 86) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
3. Pacific
10 firing · top 88mid-period S groundswell (2m @ 14.8s S)
10 spots firing (top 88) on a mid-period S groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
4. Central America
9 firing · top 85mid-period S groundswell (1.3m @ 13.1s S)
9 spots firing (top 85) on a mid-period S groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
5. South America
3 firing · top 83medium-period SW mixed (1.6m @ 12.3s SW)
3 spots firing (top 83) on a medium-period SW mixed — punchy swell with some local wind influence.
6. North America
1 firing · top 78mid-period S groundswell (1m @ 14s S)
1 spot firing (top 78) on a mid-period S groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
Best Windows by Region
The top 5-day windows in every region we score
Southeast Asia
Bali, Indonesia · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia · Jul 17 – Jul 21
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Pacific
Ahipara, New Zealand · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji · Jul 18 – Jul 22
Tavarua, Fiji · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Australia
Victor Harbor, Australia · Jul 17 – Jul 21
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia · Jul 17 – Jul 21
Point Sinclair, Australia · Jul 17 – Jul 21
Central America
Managua, Nicaragua · Jul 17 – Jul 21
Pacific Coast, Guatemala · Jul 18 – Jul 22
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica · Jul 17 – Jul 21
South America
Arica, Chile · Jul 21 – Jul 25
Iquique, Chile · Jul 17 – Jul 21
Arequipa, Peru · Jul 21 – Jul 25
North America
Los Angeles, USA · Jul 22 – Jul 26
San Clemente, USA · Jul 21 – Jul 25
San Clemente, USA · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Indian Ocean
Le Morne, Mauritius · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Tamarin, Mauritius · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Thulusdhoo, Maldives · Jul 21 – Jul 25
Asia
Onjuku, Japan · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Ichinomiya, Japan · Jul 18 – Jul 22
Katsuura, Japan · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Africa
Durban, South Africa · Jul 18 – Jul 22
Luanda, Angola · Jul 17 – Jul 21
Tofo, Mozambique · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Hawaii
Caribbean
Isla Colón, Panama · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Isla Colón, Panama · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Isla Colón, Panama · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Jul 19 – Jul 23
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Jul 18 – Jul 22
Europe
South Coast, Iceland · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Cantabria, Spain · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Sao Miguel, Portugal · Jul 21 – Jul 25
East Coast USA
Ocean City, USA · Jul 22 – Jul 26
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Asbury Park, USA · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv District, Israel · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Sardinia, Italy · Jul 21 – Jul 25
Levanto, Liguria, Italy · Jul 18 – Jul 22
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Jul 18 – Jul 22
Gran Canaria, Spain · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Las Palmas, Spain · Jul 22 – Jul 26
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