Pererenan
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 12 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 12 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 10s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 8 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 11 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 1 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 11 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SW | 6 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SW | 12 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.1m 10s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 17 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 11s SW | 14 km/h cross | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 12 NE off | 0.9m |
| 7 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 12 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 11 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 12 ENE off | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 11 E cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 S on | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m SSW | 10s | 10 S on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m SSW | 10s | 15 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m SSW | 10s | 15 SSE on | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m SSW | 10s | 14 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 13 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 12 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 11 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 9 E off | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 10 ENE off | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 10 ENE off | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 9 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 9 NE off | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 8 NE off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 7 NNE off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 7 NE off | 1.2m |
About Pererenan
Pererenan sits at the northern end of the Canggu stretch and tends to draw a quieter crowd than its neighbours, making it a welcome escape when nearby breaks are packed. The reef produces mainly left-hand walls with occasional rights, offering good length and room to practise on moderate swells. It can get fast and hollow as the swell picks up, so a solid intermediate level is needed to make the most of it. The relaxed village vibe and stunning sunsets add to the appeal.
Local knowledge
The reef is shallow and sharp at low tide — wipeouts here mean potential cuts and scrapes, so reef booties are worth considering. Scattered sea urchins sit in the reef crevices, particularly around the entry and exit zones. A moderate shore break can make paddling out awkward on bigger swells, and a sneaky lateral current pulls southward toward the busier Canggu banks when the swell is up.
From the Echo Beach / Canggu area head north along Jalan Pantai Pererenan until you reach the Pererenan beach access lane — there's roadside parking near the local warungs along the beachfront. Paddle out through the channel on the north side of the break to avoid paddling directly over the reef; time your exit the same way and aim for the sandy stretch in front of the warungs rather than scrambling over exposed reef shelf.
A versatile shortboard in the 6'2"–6'6" range handles the left-hand walls well across most conditions; go a touch shorter and wider (or grab a fish) on small, mushy days to keep speed through flat sections. If a solid SW groundswell is pushing through and the wave is pitching hard, step up to a 6'8"–6'10" to handle the extra pace and power.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
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Pererenan vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pererenan Best now this spot | 1.3m | 1.2m 11s | 12 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 12 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 12 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 12 off | Epic |
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