Surf Guide

Canggu is a strip of black-sand beach and reefbreaks that is known for having something for everyone. There are a few soft rolling waves that are ideal for beginners, some rippable peaks for high performance surfing, and when it's big, there are some gnarly beachfront barrels for expert surfers. Canggu is more south-facing than Kuta Beach and will usually be bigger, and is often the spot when the swell is small, and many of Bali's hottest surfers from Kuta will make the morning trip to Canggu. Because it faces further south, Canggu is also more affected by the tradewinds and is best in the early mornings. After 9am, it is frequently sideshore and not the perfect glass of a few hours earlier. br> LOCAL RESOURCES: Canggu Surf Club

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Relaxed yet watchful

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Busy yet relaxed.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Good.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Medium

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Often quite polluted with sewage.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW.

Wind

E-SE trades to calm.

Surf Height

Waist high to overhead.

Tide

Rising medium tide.