Canggu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first window for a proper surf check is Thursday afternoon, September 10th. But honestly, it’s a bit of a letdown. We’ve got a solid 7ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period, pumping a heap of energy into the water (2442). The problem is the wind – a cross-shore from the southeast at 12 mph – is messing with the surface, putting a cross-chop on it. It’s not going to be the clean, lined-up wave you’d want for that much power. The water temp is sitting at a normal 80°F for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook really starts to find its groove Friday morning, September 11th. The swell drops back slightly to 6ft from the SW, still with that lovely 16-second period, and the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. That’s the key – it cleans the face right up. That’s the best of the early run for Canggu (Canggu), a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the SW. It’s beginner-friendly at this size, but it can get a bit of a crowd sometimes.

The following days, from Saturday the 12th right through to Tuesday the 22nd, we’re in a long, drawn-out stretch of ‘meh’. The swell hangs around, mostly between 4ft and 6ft, but that cross-shore wind from the SE just won’t let up. It’s constantly blowing 9-12 mph, leaving a chop on the surface. The wave comment keeps calling it “marginal,” and I’m not going to sugarcoat it – it’s just not firing. For over a week, it’s a grind. If you’re a paddle surfer, this is the kind of stretch where you might be better off looking at a kite setup because that side-shore wind is more interesting for that.

Now, here’s where I get a little excited. On Friday morning, September 18th, we finally get a break in the pattern. The swell is a manageable 5ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the wind drops to a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE at just 6 mph. The combined energy is 1136, which is moderate, but the conditions are described as “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s the standout session in the whole forecast. It’s clean, it’s got push, and it’s not going to be a zoo like some of the bigger days.

Looking further out, there’s a big pulse of energy forecast for Wednesday the 23rd with a 7ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, pumping 2697 units of energy, and then again on Friday the 25th with a 8ft SSW swell and 16-second period hitting 3257. That’s serious power – expert territory. But keep in mind, these are a couple of weeks out, so the promise is there, but the certainty isn’t. If the wind plays nice, it could be epic, but right now, the Friday the 18th is the one I’d be circling on the calendar.

Rusty.

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