Surf Forecasts:
Canggu surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canggu this week:
The surf forecast for Canggu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canggu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canggu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the Canggu region over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, there’s no surf to start the period. The first recommendation doesn’t kick in until Tuesday the 18th of August. That’s a solid gap of a few days with nothing good to chase. The pattern is dominated by a consistent, strong groundswell from the SSW with long periods, which is classic for this time of year. The water is sitting at 79°F with a neutral anomaly, so it’s about average for the season.
The standout session is looking like Wednesday afternoon, the 19th of August. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with heaps of energy (combined energy of 4125). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, so the face will be smooth and the line-up tidy. This is a serious swell for Canggu (reef), so it’s not one for beginners. The crew will be out, so expect crowds at this spot.
Thursday the 20th is also a good shout. The morning sees 8ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and a gentle cross-shore breeze (combined energy 3531). The afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore, making it another solid option. The swell is still big, so keep it for the experienced folks.
Later in the week, the swell drops a bit, but the wind stays tricky. The best of the rest is Monday the 24th of August. The morning has 6ft from the SSW and a clean cross-offshore (combined energy 1718). That’s a more manageable size for a wider range of surfers, but the crowds at Canggu are a given.
Into the second week, the energy drops off noticeably. The first week of September sees a slight uptick in swell height again, with 6ft from the SW on the 2nd of September, but the wind is cross-off again. The consistency is there, but the quality is marginal. It’s a waiting game for the next proper pulse.
Keep your eyes on that Wednesday the 19th session – that’s the one to circle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1809 | 1412 | 3575 | 4037 | 4273 | 3470 | 2992 | 2262 | 1274 | 3192 | 2731 | 2359 | 1699 | 1716 | 1611 | 1409 | 1093 | 1629 | 1479 | 862 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:30AM2.47m | 1:45PM1.87m | 1:58AM2.32m | 2:15PM1.64m | 2:29AM2.15m | 2:50PM1.42m | 3:08AM1.96m | 4:11PM1.21m | 4:25AM1.80m | 7:04AM1.80m | 9:48PM1.53m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.47m | 7:56AM0.53m | 7:31PM0.64m | 8:35AM0.69m | 7:51PM0.81m | 9:23AM0.87m | 8:06PM0.99m | 10:52AM1.01m | 7:51PM1.16m | 1:59PM0.96m | 3:00PM0.77m | 2:16AM1.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1809 | 1412 | 3575 | 4037 | 4273 | 3470 | 2992 | 2262 | 1254 | 3192 | 2731 | 2359 | 1699 | 1716 | 1611 | 1409 | 1042 | 1629 | 1479 | 862 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 18 | — | SE 6 | — | SSW 18 | S 24 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 666 | 1242 | — | — | 58 | — | — | 128 | 1274 | — | 85 | — | 260 | 11 | 227 | 708 | 1093 | 45 | 253 | 703 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 46 | — | 51 | 88 | — | 61 | 139 | — | 97 | 97 | — | 68 | 97 | 34 | 47 | 39 | 46 | 44 | 52 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 33 | 12 | 26 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
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