Kuta Beach, Indonesia

Kuta Beach

Bali, IndonesiaAsia/Makassar

Ocean View Index

10Bad

Next tide

18:05Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

22:30 – 10:30

Local time

01:05

Kuta Beach is Bali's most famous surf beach, offering a wide stretch of sand, lively nightlife and spectacular sunsets.

Highlights

  • Bali's classic beginner surf beach with gentle, consistent beach-break waves.
  • A long, broad sandy shore that stretches continuously toward Seminyak.
  • Legendary sunset atmosphere right on the sand, steps from cafes and shops.
Tip: Swim between the flagged areas — the shore break can be stronger than it looks.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 15:05

Reference time: local noon · 12:30 (Asia/Makassar)

Estimated
10
Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
    80.6
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    Under 8 m · m
    0
  • Sea State
    Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
    64.8
  • Lighting
    Low / harsh light · lux
    48.5
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodaySep 8
Light Rain
28°24°
3.2 m/s
4.4mm
WedSep 9
Light Rain
28°23°
3.4 m/s
1.5mm
ThuSep 10
Light Rain
28°24°
4.0 m/s
1.6mm
FriSep 11
Light Rain
28°24°
3.9 m/s
0.8mm
SatSep 12
Light Rain
29°24°
3.6 m/s
1.2mm
SunSep 13
Light Rain
30°23°
3.4 m/s
1.2mm
MonSep 14
Light Rain
29°24°
3.9 m/s
1.1mm
Visibility: 12 km·Cloud: 84%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Mon: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
18:05Low-0.36 m

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Low Tide
18:05
-0.36 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Kuta Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Kuta Beach on September 9, 2026?
Low tides at Kuta Beach on September 9, 2026: 02:05 (times shown in Asia/Makassar).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Kuta Beach?
OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Essential Information

Coordinates
-8.7185°, 115.1686°
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Region & Country
Bali, Indonesia
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS