Is May a good time for surfing at Bali – Medewi?
May is a good month for surfing at Bali – Medewi (best: June–August). Waves 1.2 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Bali – MedewiEvery 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: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in May →Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Bali – Medewi
- Surfeatret Villa Sari 0.9 km
- MedewiSurf Homestay 1 km
- Dikaloha Medewi Surfcamp 1.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Bali – Medewi?
May is a good month for surfing at Bali – Medewi (best: June–August). Waves 1.2 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Bali – Medewi in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Bali – Medewi in May?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bali – Medewi in May?
Around 29°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Canggu – Batu Bolong (1.9 m waves), Bali – Kuta Beach (1.9 m waves), Bali – Balangan (1.9 m waves), Bali – Padang Padang (1.9 m waves), Bali – Bingin (1.9 m waves) & Uluwatu (1.8 m waves).
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