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.

In May, Canggu offers solid surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.7m and a strong swell period of 14.5s, generating consistent and powerful waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the SSW and SW, accounting for most of the rideable waves, with a significant portion (25% SSW and 17.25% SW) in the 1.5-2m range, providing ideal size for intermediate to advanced surfers. Larger sets (2-2.5m) are also frequent, particularly from the SSW (16.72%) and SW (7.88%). Wind conditions are favorable 36% of the time, with the most common offshore or light winds coming from the ESE and SE. However, moderate to strong onshore winds from the ESE (27.84% at 20-30kph) can occasionally disrupt conditions. Overall, May delivers powerful, well-shaped waves with decent consistency, though wind variability means timing sessions around lighter winds will maximize quality.