Is May a good time for surfing at Bali – Padang Padang?
May is a good month for surfing at Bali – Padang Padang (best: June–August). Waves 1.9 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to Bali – Padang PadangEvery 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: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 19 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in May →Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Bali – Padang Padang
- Dreamsea Surfcamp Bali 0.3 km
- Bagus Ink. Surf Camp 0.5 km
- NextLevel Surfcamp Bali 0.6 km
- Bukit Surf Villa 0.8 km
- Uluwatu Surf Joglos 0.9 km
- White Monkey Surf Motel 0.9 km
- and 5 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Bali – Padang Padang?
May is a good month for surfing at Bali – Padang Padang (best: June–August). Waves 1.9 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Bali – Padang Padang in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Bali – Padang Padang in May?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bali – Padang Padang in May?
Around 30°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Canggu – Batu Bolong (1.9 m waves), Bali – Bingin (1.9 m waves) & Bali – Kuta Beach (1.9 m waves).
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