Strike Report
Best waves this week — Monday, August 24, 2026
Balangan (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 86 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SSW groundswell. 5 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (26 spots up to 86).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,102 spots worldwide, covering Aug 24 – Sep 2.
- Spots scored
- 1,102
- Zones firing
- 5
- Top score
- 92
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 92 on day 2
Bingin
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 89 on day 1
Mentawai, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 89 on day 2
Thunders
Mentawai, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 92 on day 1
Asu
Hinako Islands, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 87 on day 1
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Bukit, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 87 on day 1
Bingin
Bali, Indonesia
3/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 89 on day 2
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
4/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 87 on day 1
North Krui, Indonesia
3/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 87 on day 5
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
26 firing · top 86mid-period SSW groundswell (1.8m @ 15.5s SSW)
26 spots firing (top 86) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. South America
5 firing · top 79mid-period SW groundswell (1.8m @ 14.1s SW)
5 spots firing (top 79) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
3. Australia
3 firing · top 80mid-period SSW groundswell (2.1m @ 15.2s SSW)
3 spots firing (top 80) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
4. Central America
3 firing · top 77mid-period SW groundswell (1m @ 14.3s SW)
3 spots firing (top 77) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
5. Pacific
1 firing · top 78mid-period SSW groundswell (1.3m @ 15.2s SSW)
1 spot firing (top 78) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
How We Did
Last report's calls, graded against what actually arrived
Best Windows by Region
The top 5-day windows in every region we score
Southeast Asia
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Bukit, Bali, Indonesia · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Bali, Indonesia · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Australia
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia · Aug 28 – Sep 1
Victor Harbor, Australia · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Gnaraloo, Australia · Aug 24 – Aug 28
South America
Tarapacá, Chile · Aug 26 – Aug 30
Arica, Chile · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Antofagasta, Chile · Aug 26 – Aug 30
Pacific
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji · Aug 26 – Aug 30
Tavarua, Fiji · Aug 26 – Aug 30
Bourail, New Caledonia · Aug 25 – Aug 29
Central America
Guanacaste, Costa Rica · Aug 29 – Sep 2
León, Nicaragua · Aug 26 – Aug 30
León, Nicaragua · Aug 26 – Aug 30
Africa
Ambriz, Angola · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Robertsport, Liberia · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Luanda, Angola · Aug 28 – Sep 1
Asia
Miyazaki City, Japan · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Ichinomiya, Japan · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Taitung, Taiwan · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Indian Ocean
Tamarin, Mauritius · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Le Morne, Mauritius · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Réunion Island, Réunion · Aug 24 – Aug 28
North America
San Clemente, USA · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Santa Cruz, USA · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Los Angeles, USA · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Europe
Hawaii
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Caribbean
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Sucre, Venezuela · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Tartane, Martinique · Aug 29 – Sep 2
East Coast USA
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Nags Head, USA · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Jacksonville Beach, USA · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Mediterranean
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Lanzarote, Spain · Aug 24 – Aug 28
Tinajo, Lanzarote, Spain · Aug 24 – Aug 28
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