Canggu · Indonesia
Surfing Airport Rights
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 Rights breaks on the reef at the end of the runway at Ngurah Rai, so planes fly low over the lineup every few minutes. It's a long right with an easy takeoff for a Bali reef, and on a good SW swell the wall holds up for a hundred metres or more.
Mid tide is best and the reef is fairly flat. For a lot of people it's the first proper reef wave they surf in Bali after learning on the beach breaks.
You need a boat. Jukungs leave from Jimbaran and Kelan for about $10-15 return per person and wait in the channel while you surf. Having to take a boat keeps the crowd down. There is no shade out there, so bring water and sun cream.
-8.752, 115.153 · SW swell, SE trades · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Airport Rights
Airport Rights 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 Rights
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Lefts | Canggu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | under 1 km |
| Kuta Reef | Canggu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 2 km |
| Kuta Beach | Canggu | Beach Break | Beginner | 4 km |
| Balangan | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 6 km |
| Dreamland | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced / Pro | 8 km |
| Padang Padang | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 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 Rights: common questions
When is the best time to surf Airport Rights?
Airport Rights works best from May to September. Ideal conditions: SW swell, SE trades.
Is Airport Rights good for beginners?
No. Airport Rights is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Kuta Beach in Canggu, about 4 km away.
How crowded is Airport Rights?
Airport Rights is usually moderate: 3 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Airport Rights?
Airport Rights is in Canggu, in the Bali region of Indonesia (-8.752, 115.153). The nearest wave we cover is Airport Lefts, under 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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