Offshore StaysSurf Canggu in August
Surfing Canggu in August: in the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 26°C, 0.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
23°C
Sea temperature
26°C
Rain
0.8 mm/day
Wind
11 km/h avg
Average wave height
2.1 m (7 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
2.7 m (9 ft)+
Swell period
14 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 26°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Canggu in August
Offshore of Canggu, waves in August average 2.1 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.7 m (9 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.
These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.
August in the context of Canggu's surf season
Canggu's main surf season runs April–October. August is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is August a good month to surf Canggu?
- Yes — August falls in Canggu's main surf season (April–October).
- How warm is the sea in Canggu in August?
- About 26°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Canggu in August?
- Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.