Indonesia, Indonesia
Bali's hollowest left-hand reef barrel.
| Wave height | 5.2 ft (4-6 ft) |
| Swell period | 14 sec |
| Swell direction | 205° |
| Wind | E offshore 3.2 kt |
| Tide | mid / optimal |
| Surf score | 79 / 100 |
Padang Padang is a short, intense left that breaks over shallow reef in a small bay on Bali's Bukit, and is known for picture-perfect barrels when the swell direction is just right. On the right day, the ideal swell window runs from SSW–SW (200–235°); groundswell with periods around 12–18s gives it the most shape; the wave is comfortably workable up to roughly 12 ft on the face. Best winds are E or SE, with NE or SW still rideable. The wave is highly tide-sensitive - a small change in tide height can switch it on or off. The sweet spot in our data sits between roughly 0.4 m and 1.2 m of tide height. It is a relatively fickle wave that only really lights up on the right combination of swell, wind, and tide. Expect warm, boardshort-friendly water. Expect a packed, competitive lineup whenever it is on. Logistically, it is about 40 minutes from DPS airport. This is an expert-only wave; it is heavy, hollow, and unforgiving, and the consequences of a bad wipeout are real. Board-wise, locals lean on barrel board / step-up.
The best window is typically Apr–Oct, when swells from SSW–SW (200–235°) are most consistent.
Padang fires from four to ten feet on solid southwest swells, with bigger days getting heavy fast.
No - this is an expert-only wave and is not appropriate for learners under any conditions.