Canggu · Indonesia
Surfing Airport Lefts
A reef break in Canggu, Indonesia, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeReef Break
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size3-8 ft
- Best monthsMay-Sep
- Crowd3/5
The wave
Airport Lefts is on the western side of the same reef as the Rights. It's a longer, slightly softer left where you can build speed between turns.
It handles more tide than most Bali reefs and makes something rideable out of messy swell, so it's a good call when the forecast looks confused. It's fun from 3ft and serious by 8ft, when the walls stretch out and the current in the channel picks up.
The same jukungs from Kelan or Jimbaran take you out, just tell the boatman which side you want. It's usually less crowded than the Rights. The inside gets shallow toward low tide. A board with a bit of length helps.
-8.744, 115.157 · SW swell, SE trades · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Airport Lefts
Airport Lefts is at its best from May to September. Conditions it likes: SW swell, SE trades. This is how the year looks across Bali:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| May to June | Prime | Pumping SW swell, offshore trades, crowds still civilised |
| July to August | Prime | Peak everything: waves, crowds and prices. Book ahead |
| September to October | Good | Still good waves, fewer people in the water |
| November to March | Shoulder | Wet season: the east coast (Serangan, Keramas, Nusa Dua) takes over |
Waves near Airport Lefts
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Rights | Canggu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | under 1 km |
| Kuta Reef | Canggu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 1 km |
| Kuta Beach | Canggu | Beach Break | Beginner | 3 km |
| Balangan | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 7 km |
| Dreamland | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced / Pro | 9 km |
| Berawa | Canggu | Beach Break | Intermediate | 9 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Canggu
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Canggu surf guide →
A week here costs from about $781 with flights from Europe, or around $1,432 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $1,000 →
Airport Lefts: common questions
When is the best time to surf Airport Lefts?
Airport Lefts works best from May to September. Ideal conditions: SW swell, SE trades.
Is Airport Lefts good for beginners?
No. Airport Lefts is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Kuta Beach in Canggu, about 3 km away.
How crowded is Airport Lefts?
Airport Lefts is usually moderate: 3 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Airport Lefts?
Airport Lefts is in Canggu, in the Bali region of Indonesia (-8.744, 115.157). The nearest wave we cover is Airport Rights, under 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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