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.

When is the best time to visit Kuta Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Kuta Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Kuta Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Kuta Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Bali, IndonesiaAsia/Makassar

Ocean View Index

74Good

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:53 – 10:14

Local time

05:06

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 · Oct 23, 2026 19:02

Reference time: local noon · 12:03 (Asia/Makassar)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
82.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
58.4
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
60.3
Lighting
Good daylight · lux
70.9
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Light Rain

31°23°

2.2 m/s

1.0mm

SatOct 24

Rain

29°24°

1.6 m/s

9.5mm

SunOct 25

Rain

29°25°

1.4 m/s

10.8mm

MonOct 26

Rain

29°24°

1.8 m/s

5.2mm

TueOct 27

Rain

29°24°

2.0 m/s

13.8mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

29°25°

2.4 m/s

3.8mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

29°25°

2.9 m/s

1.9mm

Visibility: 11 km·Cloud: 77%

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 Thu: 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.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent94EpicView full forecast

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.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Kuta Beach.

11 km away

Nusa Dua Beach

Bali, Indonesia

12 km away

Sanur Beach

Bali, Indonesia

15 km away

Uluwatu Beach

Bali, Indonesia

99 km away

Senggigi Beach

West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Frequently asked questions

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.
When is the best time to visit Kuta Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Kuta Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Kuta Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

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