Canggu · Indonesia
Surfing Berawa
A beach break in Canggu, Indonesia, for intermediate surfers.
- TypeBeach Break
- LevelIntermediate
- Size2-5 ft
- Best monthsYear-round
- Crowd3/5
The wave
Berawa is the beach break in front of Finns in Canggu, with lefts and rights that move around from season to season. It's rarely perfect, but it's usually less crowded than Batu Bolong or Echo Beach.
The banks change a lot and the tide matters more than the forecast suggests, so walk along the beach and look before you paddle out. You can often find a peak to yourself.
Mid tide with morning offshores and 2-5ft is best. Bigger swells bring rips. There are beach clubs with showers right behind the sand. It works for groups of mixed levels.
-8.663, 115.142 · SW swell, E wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Berawa
Berawa is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: SW swell, E wind. 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 Berawa
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canggu-Batu Bolong | Canggu | Beach Break | Intermediate | 2 km |
| Echo Beach | Canggu | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 2 km |
| Kuta Beach | Canggu | Beach Break | Beginner | 7 km |
| Kuta Reef | Canggu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 8 km |
| Airport Lefts | Canggu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 9 km |
| Airport Rights | Canggu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 10 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 →
Berawa: common questions
When is the best time to surf Berawa?
Berawa works best from year-round. Ideal conditions: SW swell, E wind.
Is Berawa good for beginners?
No. Berawa is a wave for intermediate surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Kuta Beach in Canggu, about 7 km away.
How crowded is Berawa?
Berawa is usually moderate: 3 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Berawa?
Berawa is in Canggu, in the Bali region of Indonesia (-8.663, 115.142). The nearest wave we cover is Canggu-Batu Bolong, about 2 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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