Is December a good time for surfing at Bali – Kuta Beach?
December is a good month for surfing at Bali – Kuta Beach (best: June–August). Waves 1.8 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to Bali – Kuta BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 25 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in December →Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Bali – Kuta Beach
- Surf School 0.4 km
- Neptune Surf School 1.9 km
- Quiksilver Surf Center 2.1 km
- Surfaris Inn On Poppies 2 0.5 km
- Easy Surf Camp 0.9 km
- Bliss Surfer Hotel 1.5 km
- Kima Surf Camp Seminyak Villa Deluxe 3.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Bali – Kuta Beach?
December is a good month for surfing at Bali – Kuta Beach (best: June–August). Waves 1.8 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Bali – Kuta Beach in December?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Bali – Kuta Beach in December?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bali – Kuta Beach in December?
Around 30°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Canggu – Batu Bolong (1.8 m waves), Bali – Padang Padang (1.8 m waves) & Bali – Bingin (1.8 m waves).
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