Offshore StaysSurf Canggu in May
Surfing Canggu in May: in the main surf season, air around 25°C, sea around 28°C, 2.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
25°C
Sea temperature
28°C
Rain
2.6 mm/day
Wind
9 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.9 m (6 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
2.5 m (8 ft)+
Swell period
14 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in May, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Canggu in May
Offshore of Canggu, waves in May average 1.9 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.5 m (8 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.
May in the context of Canggu's surf season
Canggu's main surf season runs April–October. May is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is May a good month to surf Canggu?
- Yes — May falls in Canggu's main surf season (April–October).
- How warm is the sea in Canggu in May?
- About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Canggu in May?
- Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 2.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.