Surf spot

Canggu

Forecast conditions and map view for Canggu in Indonesia, Bali. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Indonesia, Bali
Coordinates: -8.6642, 115.1262

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	1	1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	1	0.9
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	12.3	11.9	11.1	10.8	10.4	10.3	13.5	13.5	13.2	13.9	14	13.9	13.7	13.3	13	12.8	12.6	12.3	12.2	12	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.7	11.7	11.6	11.7	11.4	11.3	11.3	11.3	11.3	11.3	11.3	10.7	10.7	11.4	11.4	11.4	11.4	11.3	10.8	10.8	10.7	11.2	10.4	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.4	10.3	9.7	9.5	9.2
Wave energy (kJ)	484	479	343	290	234	186	350	379	532	699	747	779	800	748	720	679	635	581	530	502	464	442	425	414	401	417	417	414	391	387	396	396	396	396	409	365	308	308	457	471	485	481	468	461	444	424	398	354	340	343	322	315	283	201	188	142
Wind speed (km/h)	5.1	5.2	5.5	12.6	14	12.4	6.3	6.1	5	4.8	7.4	13.5	14	13	6.1	8.4	8.4	6.9	8.4	14.4	16.3	12.6	8.2	6.6	4.4	7.2	9	13.6	13	13.2	5.6	5.7	6.5	7	9.8	13.4	14.9	10.7	5.3	5	4.8	6.2	8.8	13	15	12.6	5.5	5.5	4.4	4.1	5.5	10.9	14	11.2	5.7	5
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Canggu, Bali, Indonesia is one of the island’s most popular surf destinations, known for its lively beach-town vibe and consistent waves suitable for a range of skill levels.

Surf overview

Wave type: Mostly beach breaks with several peaks
Best for: Beginners to advanced surfers, depending on the break and conditions
Consistency: Fairly reliable year-round, with best swell during the dry season
Crowds: Can get very crowded, especially at the well-known peaks

Conditions

Best swell direction: Generally southwest swells
Best wind: Offshore or light winds, often early morning
Tides: Tidal movement matters a lot; some peaks work better on mid to high tide, others on lower tide

Notable surf areas in Canggu

Batu Bolong: Popular and more forgiving, often good for longboarders and beginners
Old Man’s: A mellow, fun wave that can handle a variety of levels
Echo Beach: More powerful and punchy, suited to intermediate and advanced surfers
Berawa: Can offer fast, hollow sections when conditions are right

Atmosphere

Canggu has a modern surf-meets-lifestyle scene, with lots of cafés, surf shops, beach bars, and accommodations close to the waves. It’s as much a social and cultural hub as it is a surf spot.

Things to watch out for

Strong currents at times
Reef or shallow sections in some areas
Heavy crowding
Variable sandbanks that shift with the season