Strike Report
Best waves this week — Thursday, August 20, 2026
Balangan (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 90 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SW groundswell. 4 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (25 spots up to 90).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,102 spots worldwide, covering Aug 20 – Aug 29.
- Spots scored
- 1,102
- Zones firing
- 4
- 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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This report covers the whole planet — Pro covers your coastline. Home Breaks puts every break within driving distance on one screen — live wind, tide, and 10-day Strike Scores — and alerts ping you the moment your locals fire, with the 10-day window before flights get expensive.
🏆 Top pick this week
Best 2-Day Strike Window
Grab a quick hit this week
Nungas
East Sumbawa, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 96 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
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 2
East Sumbawa, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 96 on day 1
Gnaraloo, Australia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 96 on day 2
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 93 on day 1
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 5
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 96 on day 1
Bingin
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 93 on day 4
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
25 firing · top 90mid-period SSW groundswell (1.9m @ 15.1s SSW)
25 spots firing (top 90) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. Australia
3 firing · top 84mid-period SSW groundswell (2m @ 15s SSW)
3 spots firing (top 84) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
3. Central America
3 firing · top 79mid-period SSW groundswell (0.9m @ 14.7s SSW)
3 spots firing (top 79) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
4. Indian Ocean
2 firing · top 80mid-period SSW groundswell (1.9m @ 14.4s SSW)
2 spots firing (top 80) 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 · Aug 21 – Aug 25
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Australia
Gnaraloo, Australia · Aug 23 – Aug 27
Victor Harbor, Australia · Aug 23 – Aug 27
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia · Aug 23 – Aug 27
Indian Ocean
Tamarin, Mauritius · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Le Morne, Mauritius · Aug 21 – Aug 25
Thulusdhoo, Maldives · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Central America
Managua, Nicaragua · Aug 24 – Aug 28
León, Nicaragua · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Los Santos, Panama · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Pacific
Tongatapu, Tonga · Aug 23 – Aug 27
Ahipara, New Zealand · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Bourail, New Caledonia · Aug 25 – Aug 29
South America
North America
San Clemente, USA · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Los Angeles, USA · Aug 21 – Aug 25
San Clemente, USA · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Asia
Ichinomiya, Japan · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Shimoda, Japan · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Taitung, Taiwan · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Africa
Mossel Bay, South Africa · Aug 23 – Aug 27
Stilbaai, South Africa · Aug 20 – Aug 24
George, South Africa · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Lanzarote, Spain · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Lanzarote, Spain · Aug 22 – Aug 26
Hawaii
Europe
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Caribbean
Sucre, Venezuela · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Paria Peninsula, Sucre, Venezuela · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Santa Marta, Colombia · Aug 21 – Aug 25
East Coast USA
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Jacksonville Beach, USA · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Cocoa Beach, USA · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv District, Israel · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Levanto, Liguria, Italy · Aug 20 – Aug 24
Sardinia, Italy · Aug 20 – Aug 24
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