Canggu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

So, we’ve got a long stretch of moderately sized, long-period groundswell on the cards, but the real story is the wind. It’s almost always a cross-off or cross-shore breeze from the ESE or SE, which keeps things clean even if it’s not glassy perfection. The water is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The wave energy is strong to very strong across the whole period, with the combined energy readings hitting four digits most days – often well over 1000, and peaking at 2464 (very strong) on Monday morning, the 20th. That’s a lot of juice in the water.

The standout day for me is Monday the 20th. The swell jumps to 7ft to 7ft from the SSW with a period of 16 to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is humming at 2464, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the ESE at 16 mph. Canggu will be feeling that, and it’s going to be solid. For a reef break like this, that long period will draw in nicely, but it’s going to be a handful. At that size, over 5ft, it’s not for beginners, and with the strength of the swell, it’s a day for the experienced crew. Crowds are a given here, as it’s a consistent spot that’s always busy.

The second week (from the 23rd onwards) stays active but drops off a touch in size. The morning of Wednesday the 29th is worth a mention – the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The swell is a smaller 3ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the wind is a light 9 mph cross-off from the ESE. That’s a cleaner, more user-friendly wave for the intermediate surfer and a chance to get a few without the intense push of the week before.

There’s a bit of a dip in the middle of the first week, especially around Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, where the energy drops a bit and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The wind also gets a bit more cross-shore, so the quality will be a bit more chopped up. It’s still surfable, but not the best of the run.

Overall, the best bet is the 20th for the big, powerful groundswell, and the 29th for a cleaner, smaller session. The rest of the period is a solid run of rideable surf, but nothing else really screams “drop everything and go.”

Rusty.

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