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Today's Surf Conditions at Medewi
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Spot Overview & Description
Medewi sits quietly on Bali’s west coast, a world away from the island’s bustling core. The two-hour drive from Kuta winds through lively roads, but the payoff is immediate: a relaxed atmosphere, black sand stretching along the shore, and rustic losmens perched right on the point, putting you steps from the lineup. The wave here is a long, rolling left that peels over a mix of boulders and smooth sand, offering rides that can stretch up to half a kilometer when everything lines up. Medewi responds best to south to southwest swells, cleaning up with northeast winds, and handling everything from modest 2-foot pulses to bigger days across low, mid, and high tide. It’s a forgiving wave that suits all skill levels—beginners find their rhythm, intermediates enjoy the glide, and advanced surfers can carve from the takeoff to the inside. Beyond the main point, countless black sand beach breaks and river mouths in both directions provide variety and solitude. With fewer crowds than Bali’s famous breaks, Medewi is a laid-back sanctuary for anyone chasing quality time on a memorable left.
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The heart of the wet season brings the NW Monsoon to life, and for Medewi, that means a dramatic swing toward offshore wind conditions. With the wind blowing from the north through east-northeast a significant portion of the time, the wave face stays clean and the long-period groundswells from the SSW and SW wrap beautifully into the bay. Average swell heights hover in the 1.0 to 1.2m range, but the 12-14 second periods give them real punch. February and March shine brightest – the wind is ideal nearly 40% of the month, and the swell direction is locked in. This is when you can count on rippable, classic Medewi lefts with minimal chop.
Fair Surf Season (April - May & September)
As the monsoon transitions, the trade winds begin to build from the southeast, but the swell quality can still be solid. April and May see average swell heights climb to 1.1-1.2m and periods pushing 13-14 seconds, driven by deepening Southern Ocean lows. The catch: the wind starts clocking around to the ESE and SE more frequently, turning the lineup choppy and sideshore. However, the percentage of offshore wind (from the north) remains around 30-35%, so if you pick your windows, you can score fun, powerful waves before the onshore fog sets in. September offers a similar story – the swell is still pumping but the wind is ideal only 11% of the time, making it a gamble for the dedicated.
Low Surf Season (June - August)
The SE trade wind season hits full stride from June through August, and conditions at Medewi become a battle. While the average swell height peaks at 1.3-1.4m with 14-second periods – some of the most powerful swells of the year – the wind blows from the ESE and SE over 80% of the time. That puts the breeze directly onshore for this south-southwest-facing beach, creating choppy, bumpy faces that are tough to surf. The percentage of ideal offshore wind plummets to just 14-18%. When a rare northernly wind does align, the waves can be epic, but those days are few and far between. Overall, this is the most challenging period for consistently good surf.
Detailed Surf Information for Medewi
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Swell & Wind Statistics
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