Strike Report
Best waves this week — Thursday, August 13, 2026
Uluwatu (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 92 avg over 5 days on a long-period SW groundswell. 6 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (27 spots up to 92).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,102 spots worldwide, covering Aug 13 – Aug 22.
- Spots scored
- 1,102
- 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
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 95 on day 2
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 2
Balangan
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 96 on day 2
Ahipara, New Zealand
2/2 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 93 on day 2
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 4
Balangan
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 96 on day 3
G-Land
Java, Indonesia
4/5 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 92 on day 2
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 87 on day 2
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
27 firing · top 92mid-period SSW groundswell (2.3m @ 15.8s SSW)
27 spots firing (top 92) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. Central America
10 firing · top 81mid-period SW groundswell (1.2m @ 14.8s SW)
10 spots firing (top 81) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
3. South America
6 firing · top 83mid-period SW groundswell (1.6m @ 14.1s SW)
6 spots firing (top 83) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
4. Africa
4 firing · top 80mid-period SW groundswell (2m @ 15.1s SW)
4 spots firing (top 80) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
5. Australia
3 firing · top 82mid-period SW groundswell (2.5m @ 15.9s SW)
3 spots firing (top 82) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, solid long-travel energy.
6. Indian Ocean
2 firing · top 81mid-period S groundswell (2.3m @ 15.6s S)
2 spots firing (top 81) 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 · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 16 – Aug 20
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 14 – Aug 18
Pacific
Ahipara, New Zealand · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji · Aug 17 – Aug 21
New Plymouth, New Zealand · Aug 18 – Aug 22
South America
Vina del Mar, Chile · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Iquique, Chile · Aug 14 – Aug 18
Arica, Chile · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Australia
Gnaraloo, Australia · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Point Sinclair, Australia · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Nullarbor, Australia · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Central America
Indian Ocean
Tamarin, Mauritius · Aug 13 – Aug 17
Le Morne, Mauritius · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Réunion Island, Réunion · Aug 13 – Aug 17
Africa
Ambriz, Angola · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Luanda, Angola · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Luanda, Angola · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Lanzarote, Spain · Aug 17 – Aug 21
São Jorge Island, Portugal · Aug 13 – Aug 17
Asia
Hyuga, Japan · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Onjuku, Japan · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Fujisawa, Japan · Aug 13 – Aug 17
North America
San Clemente, USA · Aug 13 – Aug 17
San Diego County, USA · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Los Angeles, USA · Aug 13 – Aug 17
Europe
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Aug 13 – Aug 17
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Hawaii
East Coast USA
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Jacksonville Beach, USA · Aug 15 – Aug 19
Nags Head, USA · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Caribbean
Isla Colón, Panama · Aug 13 – Aug 17
Sucre, Venezuela · Aug 13 – Aug 17
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba · Aug 13 – Aug 17
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