What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Uluwatu 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.

Uluwatu Beach

Bali, IndonesiaAsia/Makassar

Ocean View Index

3Bad

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

22:30 – 10:30

Local time

02:16

Nestled beneath sheer cliffs on Bali's southernmost tip, Uluwatu is a legendary surf spot drawing wave riders from around the world.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 18:08

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

Estimated

Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
79.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
60
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
10
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8

Light Rain

28°24°

4.0 m/s

6.0mm

WedSep 9

Light Rain

27°24°

3.9 m/s

3.8mm

ThuSep 10

Light Rain

28°25°

4.7 m/s

2.4mm

FriSep 11

Light Rain

28°24°

4.6 m/s

0.9mm

SatSep 12

Light Rain

29°24°

4.7 m/s

0.6mm

SunSep 13

Light Rain

29°24°

4.7 m/s

3.8mm

MonSep 14

Light Rain

28°25°

5.2 m/s

0.9mm

Visibility: 11 km·Cloud: 71%

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.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

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.

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Uluwatu Beach.

15 km away

Kuta Beach

Bali, Indonesia

15 km away

Nusa Dua Beach

Bali, Indonesia

26 km away

Sanur Beach

Bali, Indonesia

111 km away

Senggigi Beach

West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Uluwatu 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: -8.8290°, 115.0883°
Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Region & Country: Bali, Indonesia

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS