When is the best time to surf Canggu?

Surf in Canggu is most reliable from April–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Canggu?

Sea temperature in Canggu averages 26°C in August and 30°C in March. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Canggu good for beginners?

Yes — Canggu has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Canggu with a team in another time zone?

Canggu runs on Asia/Makassar. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

Surf Canggu, Indonesia

Surf Canggu, Indonesia: beach breaks and reef breaks for all levels, best surf April–October, sea 26°C–30°C, monthly weather and remote-work time zones.

Waves

beach breaks and reef breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

April–October

Sea temperature

26–30°C

Surf season in Canggu, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.7	12 s SW	26	29	10.2
February	–	1.7	13 s SW	26	29	8.9
March	–	1.6	13 s SSW	26	30	6.5
April	In season	1.7	14 s SSW	26	29	4.1
May	In season	1.9	14 s SSW	25	28	2.6
June	In season	2.0	14 s SSW	24	28	1.8
July	In season	2.2	15 s SSW	24	26	1.3
August	In season	2.1	14 s SSW	23	26	0.8
September	In season	2.0	14 s SSW	24	26	1.3
October	In season	1.8	14 s SSW	26	27	1.8
November	–	1.5	13 s SSW	26	29	4.5
December	–	1.7	13 s SW	26	29	8.8

Surf spots near Canggu

Working remotely from Canggu

Canggu is on Asia/Makassar (UTC+8 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New Yorknone
San Francisconone
Londonnone
Berlin1 h
Sydney5 h

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Canggu?: Surf in Canggu is most reliable from April–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Canggu?: Sea temperature in Canggu averages 26°C in August and 30°C in March. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Canggu good for beginners?: Yes — Canggu has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Canggu with a team in another time zone?: Canggu runs on Asia/Makassar. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

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