Canggu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what the ocean's got cookin' for Bali. We're looking at a long 16-day stretch, and I gotta be straight with you – this isn't one of those windows where you just roll out of bed and score. The models are showing a lot of days that'll have you scratching your head, wondering if you should've just stayed in bed. But hold on, because by the time we hit the second week, there's a proper groundswell on the horizon that could make it all worthwhile.

The water temp is sitting at a warm 80° which is spot on for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.

The first week is a bit of a grind, to be honest. From Wednesday the 26th right through to the end of August, the wind is mostly cross or cross-off from the ESE and SE, blowing at 12 to 13 mph. The swell's there – coming from the SSW and SW – but it's a mixed bag. On Wednesday morning we've got 5 ft at 14 seconds, clean enough early with that cross-off breeze, but the energy is only moderate (912). Thursday the 27th picks up a bit with longer-period 16-second swell, but it's still cross-shore wind making it crumbly. By Friday the 28th we see the height jump to 8 ft with strong energy values (3619 in the morning), but it's still cross-shore. Honestly, for a reef like Canggu, you'll be fighting the wind all day. Saturday and Sunday drop back to 5 ft to 7 ft with that same cross-shore wind pattern.

Now, the one standout in this first week? It's a bit of a tease. While the morning of the 30th and the 31st have that cleaner cross-off wind again, the swell is inconsistent and the scores don't make it worth a special trip. It ain't bad, but it ain't firing. You'll get a wave, just don't expect perfection.

Then we hit a real blank spot. From the 2nd of September right through to the morning of Monday the 8th, the wind stays cross-shore and the energy drops off. It's not flat, but it's not good. This is a solid 6-day stretch where I'd be saving my wax. Plan a trip inland or get some work done.

But here's the payoff. Monday the 8th of September things start to rumble again. The morning sees a 4 ft swell but wait till you see the period: a very long 21 seconds. That's a proper groundswell pushing in, and the energy is strong (1974) with clean cross-off wind. That's a good sign. Then Tuesday the 9th... oh boy. Wednesday the 10th we're looking at a solid 11-12 ft of SSW swell! That's a massive, expert-only wave. The energy reading is huge (8024 in the morning). Wind is cross-shore from the SSE at 9 mph, which is about as good as it gets for that size at Canggu.

That Friday and Saturday (August 30 & 31) is your best bet for a clean, fun session in the first week. Use the morning windows when the wind goes cross-off. But if you want the big, serious stuff? Circle Wednesday the 10th of September in your calendar. The swell will be heavy, the period long (18 seconds), and it'll be a proper show for those who know what they're doing.

This is Rusty, signing off. See you in the water.

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