Best time (tide) to swim at Nusa Dua beach in Bali without big waves

One traveler noted that even after visiting Nusa Dua several times, they never caught completely calm water — waves are almost always present, so timing your visit to high tide matters.

For swimming with kids, morning high tide is best — at Sanur beach, for example, the water is calm and wave-free at that time, making it convenient for families.

It's recommended to visit Nusa Dua specifically during high tide, when swimming is calm; on the opposite side of the Bukit peninsula (Padang Padang, Dreamland, Balangan) waves stay strong regardless of tide.

For a quiet stay with calm water, Nusa Dua is a good choice — unlike Kuta, where waves are quite rough and better suited for surfing than relaxed swimming.