Canggu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Canggu, starting Wednesday the 5th and running through the whole 16-day window. This is a long stretch of consistent, south-west groundswell, so you won’t be staring at flat water. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The early part of the week, Wednesday and Thursday, sees 6ft to 7ft of clean, cross-off SE wind swell. A bit on the smaller side, but that morning glass is looking good. The energy is ramping up fast though – Friday the 7th is where things start to get interesting. Friday afternoon hits 8ft with a gentle breeze and clean conditions, the energy is pumping (3605) and the quality is excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a standout session.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th stay solid, around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind swings more cross, adding a bit of chop. Still plenty of waves though.

Now, looking ahead, Monday the 10th brings a big jump. The afternoon sees a 10ft swell with a very long 19-second period, and the energy is massive (5135). That’s a lot of water moving. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell that will be fast and heavy at Canggu. It’s not for beginners – 10ft is expert territory. The wind is cross, so expect a bit of texture, but the power is undeniable.

Tuesday the 11th stays big, 10ft in the morning, gradually easing into the 8ft range by afternoon. That whole week from the 10th to the 13th is stacked with consistent 7ft+ swell, mostly cross-off or gentle cross winds, keeping it relatively clean. The standout in this second half is definitely Monday the 10th afternoon – that long-period, high-energy pulse is the best we’ll see all week.

The energy drops a bit around the 14th-17th, but it’s still in the 5ft-7ft range, so there’s always something to ride. Then, just as it’s easing, another big push arrives on the 18th and 19th August, with 8ft to 10ft again. The 18th morning is clean, cross-off, and powerful (4097). That’s a promising late-run call.

Overall, Canggu is the spot. The pick of the entire forecast is Friday afternoon the 7th for the combo of size, clean conditions, and excellent quality, and then Monday the 10th for the sheer power of that long-period groundswell. Crowds are always possible at Canggu, so get out early for the cleanest sets.

Rusty.

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