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Kuta Reef

Kuta, Legian & Seminyak, Indonesia-8.730° 115.156°
Levels 5-7

Wannasurf lists it as a reef break (left) over coral reef, wave quality "Regional Classic", hollow, fast. It starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+. Best tide: mid and high tide.

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Advanced details

The granular read for surfers who want it.

Wave type
Reef break
Bottom
reef
Direction
left
Best swell
S
Best wind
SE
Best tide
mid-high

Next 7 days

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Surf outlook

We don't have a forecast outlook for Kuta Reef yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.

Live conditions

We don't have a current forecast for Kuta Reef. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.

Surf Snapshot

Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.

Oct
Consistency this monthEstimated
Flat
Beginner safety
Risky
Crowd
Moderate
Boardshorts
Recommended boardsShortboard
Year-round consistency
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Rated for Levels 5-7 · Best at Level 6.

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Beginner notes

Graded from Level 5. Wannasurf rates it for experienced surfers. Listed dangers: rips / undertow, pollution. Weekday crowd: few surfers.

Hazards

  • reef
  • rips / undertow
  • pollution

Nearby spots

The closest graded spots to Kuta Reef, straight-line distance.

  • Airport's (Lefts & Rights)~2 km · Levels 4-7
  • Kuta Beach~2 km · Levels 1-4
  • Berawa~7 km · Levels 4-7
  • Balangan~8 km · Levels 3-7
  • Canggu (Batu Bolong)~8 km · Levels 2-5

Best months to surf here

In-season months for Bali, from our editors’ season calendar.

  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep

How this spot is sourced

Cross-checked against 1 source, last checked October 2026.

  • WannaSurf surf spot atlas

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