Is October a good month to surf Canggu?

Yes — October falls in Canggu's main surf season (April–October).

How warm is the sea in Canggu in October?

About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Canggu in October?

Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.

Surf Canggu in October

Surfing Canggu in October: in the main surf season, air around 26°C, sea around 27°C, 1.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

26°C

Sea temperature

27°C

Rain

1.8 mm/day

Wind

9 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.8 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.3 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 27°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Canggu in October

Offshore of Canggu, waves in October average 1.8 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.3 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.

October in the context of Canggu's surf season

Canggu's main surf season runs April–October. October is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Canggu?: Yes — October falls in Canggu's main surf season (April–October).
How warm is the sea in Canggu in October?: About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Canggu in October?: Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.