Canggu - surf spot statistics

Canggu, Bali, offers consistent surf conditions year-round, with ground swells dominating the wave activity nearly every month, rarely dropping below 90% prevalence. The swell size averages between 1.4m and 2.0m, peaking from June to August when the waves are largest and most powerful, making these months ideal for experienced surfers. However, wind conditions during this period are less favorable, with bad onshore winds occurring over 80% of the time in July, August, and December, which can create choppy surf. The sweet spot for balanced conditions is from March to May, when ground swells remain strong (96–99%), swell size is manageable (1.4–1.7m), and wind conditions improve, with April standing out as the best month—nearly 50% good offshore winds and consistent 1.5m swells. While October and November also see decent swell consistency and size, wind quality drops again, with onshore winds becoming more frequent. For surfers prioritizing clean waves with fewer crowds, late-season months like September and October can still deliver good sessions, though less reliably. Overall, mid-year (June–August) brings the biggest waves but challenging winds, while the transitional months (March–May) offer the best compromise between swell quality and cleaner conditions.

August at Canggu delivers consistent surf with an average swell height of 2.0m and a solid 14.9s period, producing powerful, well-spaced waves. The swell direction is predominantly SSW (22.4% of waves in the 2-2.5m range) and SW (15.99% in 2-2.5m), creating clean, long rides when paired with the reef and sand-bottom setup. However, wind conditions are less favorable, with ESE and SE winds dominating—often blowing 20-30kph (25.36% and 25.57% occurrence, respectively). These cross/onshore winds can create choppy conditions, though 17% of the time the wind aligns ideally for surfing. Smaller days (1.5-2m) are still rideable, especially with SW swells (12.15% occurrence), but expect larger, more challenging waves mid-month when SSW swells peak. Overall, August offers reliable size and quality, but patience is key for those glassy sessions.