Strike Report
Best waves this week — Thursday, August 27, 2026
Balangan (Bali, Indonesia) leads at 90 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SW groundswell. 5 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (22 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 27 – Sep 5.
- Spots scored
- 1,102
- Zones firing
- 5
- 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
The Peak
South Sumatra (Krui), Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 2
South Sumatra (Krui), Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 2
Cimaja
West Java, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 93 on day 2
Balangan
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 96 on day 2
Mentawai, Indonesia
2/2 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 95 on day 2
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
The Peak
South Sumatra (Krui), Indonesia
4/5 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 4
South Sumatra (Krui), Indonesia
4/5 firing
long-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 4
Cimaja
West Java, Indonesia
4/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 93 on day 5
Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 88 on day 4
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
22 firing · top 90mid-period SSW groundswell (1.7m @ 15.7s SSW)
22 spots firing (top 90) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. South America
6 firing · top 79mid-period SW groundswell (1.8m @ 13.7s SW)
6 spots firing (top 79) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
3. Australia
4 firing · top 78mid-period SSW groundswell (2m @ 15.5s SSW)
4 spots firing (top 78) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
4. Central America
2 firing · top 78mid-period SW groundswell (1.2m @ 15s SW)
2 spots firing (top 78) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
5. North America
1 firing · top 76mid-period SSW groundswell (1.3m @ 13.2s SSW)
1 spot firing (top 76) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
How We Did
Last report's calls, graded against what actually arrived
Balangan — we called 92 for Tue, Aug 25 · it settled at 92
±0Bingin — we called 89 for Tue, Aug 25 · it settled at 89
±0Temples / Uluwatu — we called 87 for Tue, Aug 25 · it settled at 89
+2Best Windows by Region
The top 5-day windows in every region we score
Southeast Asia
South America
Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Tarapacá, Chile · Aug 28 – Sep 1
Antofagasta, Chile · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Australia
Gnaraloo, Australia · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Victor Harbor, Australia · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Central America
Guanacaste, Costa Rica · Aug 28 – Sep 1
Zihuatanejo, Mexico · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Rivas, Nicaragua · Aug 27 – Aug 31
North America
San Clemente, USA · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Tofino, Canada · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Vancouver Island, Canada · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Indian Ocean
Thulusdhoo, Maldives · Sep 1 – Sep 5
Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Africa
Robertsport, Liberia · Aug 28 – Sep 1
Robertsport, Liberia · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Ambriz, Angola · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Pacific
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Tavarua, Fiji · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Kaikoura, New Zealand · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Asia
Taitung, Taiwan · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Ichinomiya, Japan · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Onjuku, Japan · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Europe
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Aug 30 – Sep 3
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Hawaii
East Coast USA
New Smyrna Beach, USA · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Nags Head, USA · Aug 30 – Sep 3
Jacksonville Beach, USA · Aug 31 – Sep 4
Caribbean
Isla Colón, Panama · Aug 28 – Sep 1
Sucre, Venezuela · Aug 27 – Aug 31
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · Aug 28 – Sep 1
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv District, Israel · Aug 30 – Sep 3
Levanto, Liguria, Italy · Aug 29 – Sep 2
Sardinia, Italy · Sep 1 – Sep 5
Atlantic Islands
Playa de las Americas, Spain · Aug 31 – Sep 4
São Jorge Island, Portugal · Sep 1 – Sep 5
Gran Canaria, Spain · Aug 31 – Sep 4
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