Strike Report
Best waves this week — Monday, July 20, 2026
Balangan (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 89 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SSW groundswell. 5 zones firing, led by Central America (20 spots up to 87).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,095 spots worldwide, covering Jul 20 – Jul 29.
- Spots scored
- 1,095
- Zones firing
- 5
- 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
Balangan
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
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Nusa Ceningan, 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 1
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 3
Quobba, Australia
5/5 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 95 on day 5
Tola, Nicaragua
5/5 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 95 on day 4
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
3/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Central America
20 firing · top 87long-period SW groundswell (1.3m @ 16.1s SW)
20 spots firing (top 87) on a long-period SW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
2. Southeast Asia
10 firing · top 89mid-period SSW groundswell (1.9m @ 14.6s SSW)
10 spots firing (top 89) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
3. South America
8 firing · top 81mid-period SW groundswell (1.7m @ 13.9s SW)
8 spots firing (top 81) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
4. Australia
7 firing · top 87mid-period SW groundswell (1.7m @ 13.9s SW)
7 spots firing (top 87) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
5. Pacific
2 firing · top 78mid-period S groundswell (1.8m @ 13.5s S)
2 spots firing (top 78) on a mid-period S groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
Best Windows by Region
The top 5-day windows in every region we score
Southeast Asia
Bali, Indonesia · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Australia
Quobba, Australia · Jul 23 – Jul 27
Perth, Australia · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Torquay, Australia · Jul 23 – Jul 27
Central America
Tola, Nicaragua · Jul 25 – Jul 29
León, Nicaragua · Jul 24 – Jul 28
León, Nicaragua · Jul 24 – Jul 28
South America
Pacific
Kaikoura, New Zealand · Jul 25 – Jul 29
Ahipara, New Zealand · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Indian Ocean
Le Morne, Mauritius · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Tamarin, Mauritius · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Thulusdhoo, Maldives · Jul 25 – Jul 29
North America
San Clemente, USA · Jul 24 – Jul 28
Los Angeles, USA · Jul 25 – Jul 29
Santa Barbara County, USA · Jul 24 – Jul 28
Asia
Miyazaki City, Japan · Jul 23 – Jul 27
Ichinomiya, Japan · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Katsuura, Japan · Jul 24 – Jul 28
Hawaii
Africa
Luanda, Angola · Jul 25 – Jul 29
Eastern Cape, South Africa · Jul 21 – Jul 25
Southwest Coast, Madagascar · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Jul 21 – Jul 25
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Europe
Villaviciosa, Spain · Jul 25 – Jul 29
Aljezur, Portugal · Jul 25 – Jul 29
South Coast, Iceland · Jul 23 – Jul 27
Caribbean
Isla Colón, Panama · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Isla Colón, Panama · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Isla Colón, Panama · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv District, Israel · Jul 24 – Jul 28
Sardinia, Italy · Jul 24 – Jul 28
Levanto, Liguria, Italy · Jul 25 – Jul 29
East Coast USA
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Jul 24 – Jul 28
Cocoa Beach, USA · Jul 24 – Jul 28
Jacksonville Beach, USA · Jul 23 – Jul 27
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Jul 22 – Jul 26
Gran Canaria, Spain · Jul 20 – Jul 24
Las Palmas, Spain · Jul 20 – Jul 24
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