Canggu / Batu Bolong
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 18 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SW | 17 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 9 km/h off | -0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SW | 11 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 15 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 10s SW | 17 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 14s SW | 9 km/h off | -0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 14s SW | 12 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 14s SW | 18 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 14s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 13s SW | 18 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SW | 14 km/h off | -1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 16 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 22 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 22 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 17 km/h cross | -0.8m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 10s | 21 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 2 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 17 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 11s | 18 SE cross | -0.8m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 20 SE cross | -0.9m |
| 5 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 19 SE cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 17 SE cross | -0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 11 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 10 ESE off | 1.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 9 E off | 1.4m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 11 E off | 1.2m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 12 E off | 0.8m |
| 1 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 12 E off | 0.3m |
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 11 E off | -0.3m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 10 E off | -0.7m |
| 4 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 10 E off | -0.9m |
| 5 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 10 E off | -0.8m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SW | 12s | 9 E off | -0.4m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SW | 11s | 10 E off | 0.2m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SW | 11s | 9 E off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SW | 11s | 11 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SW | 11s | 13 ESE cross | 1.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SW | 11s | 13 ESE cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.1m SW | 11s | 15 SE cross | 0.9m |
About Canggu / Batu Bolong
Canggu's Batu Bolong is a lively reef break that has become one of Bali's most popular surf spots, offering consistent, accessible waves that ease beginners onto reef-break surfing. The wave breaks as a mellow right-hander that gives riders a gentle introduction to reading reef peaks and longer rides than the pure beach breaks further south. It can get crowded, especially on good swells, so beginners should stay aware of right of way and pick less hectic corners of the break. The vibrant cafΓ© and beach-club scene makes hanging out between sessions a pleasure.
Local knowledge
Despite its beginner-friendly reputation, Batu Bolong sits over live coral reef that becomes dangerously shallow at low tide β reef rash and coral cuts are the most common injuries, so booties and a rashguard are strongly advised. Strong lateral rips develop on bigger swells, and the peak gets extremely crowded with a chaotic mix of beginners, surf-school students and intermediates, making collision the single biggest real hazard here. Watch out for loose boards flying back on the inside β helmet use isn't unusual for learners.
Batu Bolong is easy to find: head to Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong in Canggu and park along the road or in one of the small paid lots near the warung strip flanking the beach temple (Pura Batu Bolong). Paddle out through the channel just north of the temple β this gives you a clean entry and exit away from the reef, and is the standard route used by the surf schools. Exit the same way, watching for water draining across the reef on the inside.
A longboard or a high-volume mid-length (8β9 ft) is ideal for picking up the gentle, rolling rights and giving beginners the stability to find their feet. On the rare larger swell (overhead+), a 7β7'6" fun shape or minimal lets you control speed and stay safe over the shallower sections of reef.
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Canggu / Batu Bolong vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canggu / Batu Bolong Best now this spot | 1.6m | 1.4m 10s | 21 cross | Fair |
| 1 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 10s | 21 cross | Fair |
| 1 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 10s | 21 cross | Fair |
| 1 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 10s | 21 cross | Fair |
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Surfing in Bali
Full Bali surf guide βBali is the beating heart of Indonesian surfing β the island that put the archipelago on the world surf map back in the early 1970s, and still the easiest place on earth to fall in love with riding waves in the tropics. It packs an absurd density of quality breaks into a small island: machine-perfect reef barrels on the Bukit Peninsula, mellow beach breaks on the west coast, and a Bali Sea wave or two over on the east.
βοΈGetting there
Bali is the simplest surf destination in Indonesia to reach. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar handles direct flights from across Asia and Australia, plus connections worldwide via Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha and beyond. From Australia it's a short hop from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
π΅Getting around
The default surfer transport is a scooter (110β150cc). It's cheap, easy to rent daily or monthly, and lets you slip down narrow Bukit lanes and beat the traffic. Bring or rent a board rack/strap. Wear a helmet, ride sober, and know that traffic is chaotic and Bali's road-accident rate is high β many travellers come unstuck here.
π€οΈClimate & season
Bali has two seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October β sunny, lower humidity, and the prime surf window for the south and west coasts, with consistent groundswell and clean morning offshore winds. This is peak season; expect crowds and book ahead.