Strike Report
Best waves this week — Monday, August 17, 2026
Balangan (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 94 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SSW groundswell. 6 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (25 spots up to 94).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,102 spots worldwide, covering Aug 17 – Aug 26.
- 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
Balangan
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Gnaraloo, Australia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 98 on day 2
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 93 on day 2
Quobba, Australia
2/2 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 93 on day 1
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 93 on day 3
Gnaraloo, Australia
4/5 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 3
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 98 on day 5
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 93 on day 1
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
25 firing · top 94mid-period SSW groundswell (2.1m @ 15.3s SSW)
25 spots firing (top 94) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. Australia
4 firing · top 88mid-period SW groundswell (2.6m @ 15.8s SW)
4 spots firing (top 88) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, solid long-travel energy.
3. Central America
3 firing · top 80mid-period SSW groundswell (1.1m @ 14.1s SSW)
3 spots firing (top 80) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
4. Indian Ocean
2 firing · top 82mid-period SSW groundswell (2m @ 14.1s SSW)
2 spots firing (top 82) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
5. Pacific
1 firing · top 76mid-period SW groundswell (3m @ 14.4s SW)
1 spot firing (top 76) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, solid long-travel energy.
6. South America
1 firing · top 76mid-period WSW groundswell (1.6m @ 13s WSW)
1 spot firing (top 76) on a mid-period WSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
How We Did
Last report's calls, graded against what actually arrived
Balangan — we called 96 for Sun, Aug 16 · it settled at 87
-9Best Windows by Region
The top 5-day windows in every region we score
Southeast Asia
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 21 – Aug 25
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Australia
Gnaraloo, Australia · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Quobba, Australia · Aug 19 – Aug 23
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia · Aug 21 – Aug 25
Indian Ocean
Tamarin, Mauritius · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Le Morne, Mauritius · Aug 21 – Aug 25
Thulusdhoo, Maldives · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Central America
Todos Santos, Mexico · Aug 16 – Aug 20
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua · Aug 17 – Aug 21
León, Nicaragua · Aug 19 – Aug 23
Pacific
Ahipara, New Zealand · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Tongatapu, Tonga · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji · Aug 19 – Aug 23
South America
Africa
Ambriz, Angola · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Luanda, Angola · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Stilbaai, South Africa · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Aug 19 – Aug 23
Lanzarote, Spain · Aug 20 – Aug 24
São Jorge Island, Portugal · Aug 17 – Aug 21
North America
San Clemente, USA · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Los Angeles, USA · Aug 20 – Aug 24
San Clemente, USA · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Asia
Miyazaki City, Japan · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Miyazaki City, Japan · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Chittagong Division, Bangladesh · Aug 19 – Aug 23
Europe
Sao Miguel, Portugal · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Viana do Castelo, Portugal · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Cantabria, Spain · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Hawaii
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Aug 19 – Aug 23
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Aug 21 – Aug 25
East Coast USA
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Jacksonville Beach, USA · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Wrightsville Beach, USA · Aug 18 – Aug 22
Caribbean
La Guajira, Colombia · Aug 17 – Aug 21
Paria Peninsula, Sucre, Venezuela · Aug 21 – Aug 25
Sucre, Venezuela · Aug 21 – Aug 25
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv District, Israel · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Sardinia, Italy · Aug 19 – Aug 23
Levanto, Liguria, Italy · Aug 18 – Aug 22
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