Padang Padang
Padang Padang is Bali's version of Pipeline—a short, violent, left-hand barrel that explodes over a dangerously shallow reef. Unlike Uluwatu which works on small swells, Padang needs solid 6-foot+ surf to break properly. When it does, it produces some of the most photogenic tubes in Indonesia: thick, round barrels spitting in front of a clifftop temple. The takeoff is critical, the bottom is shallow, and the crowd is intense. Access is via a set of stone steps that wind through a narrow gap in the cliffs. The annual Padang Padang Cup showcases the wave's world-class potential.
Padang Padang surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 240°
- Size range
- 2m - 4.8m
- Ideal size
- 3.3m - 4.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
- Danger below
- 0.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
7/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Padang Padang?
The Padang Padang profile favors low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session. The profile flags a low-tide hazard below 0.2m.
What wind direction is offshore at Padang Padang?
The Padang Padang profile uses wind from ESE (110°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 70° to 150°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Padang Padang?
The Padang Padang scoring profile favors swell from SSW (190° to 240°), a swell-height range of 2m to 4.8m, and a reference period of 18s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Padang Padang?
The main season at Padang Padang is May-Sep. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. Needs solid swell. Best June-Aug.
How do I get to Padang Padang?
The spot profile lists DPS as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 40 minutes.
What kind of wave is Padang Padang?
Padang Padang is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 9/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
Needs solid swell. Best June-Aug.
Getting There
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Nearby Spots
Bingin
📸 Bali's photogenic pit • Shallow slab • Cliff staircase access
Uluwatu
🏛️ Legendary Bali left • Cave paddle-out • Multiple sections to mix
Impossibles
💨 Usually too fast • 400m when it connects • Earned its name
Temples / Uluwatu
🌊 Extended Uluwatu • Less crowds than Peak • Long left walls
Balangan
🏖️ Bukit's friendly face • Beautiful setting • Fun barrel potential
Green Bowl
🌊 Hidden Bukit left • Cliff staircase access • Wet season performer
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