Strike Report
Best waves this week — Thursday, July 30, 2026
Balangan (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 89 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SSW groundswell. 5 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (37 spots up to 89).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,102 spots worldwide, covering Jul 30 – Aug 8.
- Spots scored
- 1,102
- Zones firing
- 5
- Top score
- 98
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
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 98 on day 2
Balangan
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 95 on day 2
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 92 on day 1
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 90 on day 1
Gnaraloo, Australia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 95 on day 2
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
4/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 98 on day 4
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 92 on day 4
Bukit, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 88 on day 5
Bali, Indonesia
4/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 90 on day 4
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
37 firing · top 89mid-period SSW groundswell (1.7m @ 15.3s SSW)
37 spots firing (top 89) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. South America
9 firing · top 82mid-period SW groundswell (1.9m @ 13.3s SW)
9 spots firing (top 82) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
3. Australia
5 firing · top 78mid-period SW groundswell (2.4m @ 15.1s SW)
5 spots firing (top 78) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
4. Central America
3 firing · top 77mid-period SSW groundswell (1.2m @ 14.3s SSW)
3 spots firing (top 77) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
5. Indian Ocean
1 firing · top 78mid-period SSW groundswell (1.5m @ 15.2s SSW)
1 spot firing (top 78) on a mid-period SSW 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 31 – Aug 4
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 4 – Aug 8
South America
Antofagasta, Chile · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Arequipa, Peru · Aug 3 – Aug 7
Arica, Chile · Aug 3 – Aug 7
Australia
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Victor Harbor, Australia · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Quobba, Australia · Aug 1 – Aug 5
Indian Ocean
Tamarin, Mauritius · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Thulusdhoo, Maldives · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Le Morne, Mauritius · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Central America
León, Nicaragua · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Managua, Nicaragua · Jul 29 – Aug 2
Zihuatanejo, Mexico · Jul 29 – Aug 2
Pacific
Kavieng, Papua New Guinea · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand · Aug 3 – Aug 7
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Asia
Taitung, Taiwan · Aug 3 – Aug 7
Sendai, Japan · Aug 3 – Aug 7
Tomakomai, Japan · Aug 3 – Aug 7
Africa
George, South Africa · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Luanda, Angola · Aug 2 – Aug 6
Knysna, South Africa · Aug 1 – Aug 5
North America
San Clemente, USA · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Santa Cruz, USA · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Santa Barbara County, USA · Jul 31 – Aug 4
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Hawaii
Caribbean
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba · Jul 30 – Aug 3
La Guajira, Colombia · Jul 30 – Aug 3
Isla Colón, Panama · Jul 30 – Aug 3
East Coast USA
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Cocoa Beach, USA · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Jacksonville Beach, USA · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Mediterranean
Europe
Viana do Castelo, Portugal · Aug 3 – Aug 7
South Coast, Iceland · Aug 4 – Aug 8
Constanta Coast, Romania · Aug 1 – Aug 5
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Aug 3 – Aug 7
Lanzarote, Spain · Jul 31 – Aug 4
Gran Canaria, Spain · Jul 30 – Aug 3
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