Berawa
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Mixed
- Spot Type
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Range
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About
Berawa is a sand-and-reef mixed beach break area on Bali’s Canggu coast, known for producing powerful, peeling surf—often right-hand dominant—with a setup that can include both a beach break and nearby reef options. Providers describe it as working across all tides, starting around small swell (about 1.0–1.5 m) and building toward larger surf with occasional barrels depending on conditions. The most important safety issue is current-related: rip currents can become very strong once the swell picks up. In addition to rips, the area includes rocks/reef/coral and scattered submerged rock patches that can be more exposed at lower tides. Local guidance emphasizes paddling out through breakers and using rips to get out on bigger days, and watching for darker water patches that may indicate deeper channels. From a wind perspective, the dry season (April to October) is the highlighted window, with offshore/grooming effects reported around the east to northeast sector. One provider also notes that light sea breezes can reinforce winds in the afternoon, while another flags that nearby high-rise structures can create small wind shadows close to shore. Overall, Berawa is presented as a well-known Canggu lineup that suits intermediate surfers well (and is also described as capable for all surfers in some references), with a lively beach culture and a range of amenities. For comfort, water temperatures remain warm year-round, and sun/wind protection is commonly recommended along with a leash depending on your setup.
- Peeling walls and good wave quality, starting from small swell
- Works on all tides with multiple break options
- Dry-season best window: April to October
- Versatile surf setup with a beach break plus nearby reef options
- Typically good wave quality with peeling rights and high-performance walls
- Best dry-season window from April to October for more consistent conditions
- Very strong rip currents reported when swell picks up
- Rocks/reef/coral and submerged hazards—especially at lower tides
- Wind reliability and wind direction can vary by time of day and nearby structures
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE
- Offshore directions
- NE, E
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Thermal — Provider data describe offshore NE influence during the dry season; one provider also notes trade winds reinforced by light sea breezes in the afternoon.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Shadow Zones
- Some high-rise beach clubs can create small wind shadows very close to shore.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Mixed
- Beach
- Sand — Sand with reef patches (mixed reef-sand bottom).
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Another provider describes medium-sized surf; swell starts working around ~1.0–1.5 m and can hold up to ~2.5 m+.
- Launch
- Medium — Paddle out through breakers; on larger days use rips to help get out.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Other provider describes moderate difficulty, particularly due to shorebreak and submerged sections at lower tides.
Through the year
Dry season: moderate crowds; wet season: low; peak crowds mentioned around July, August, and December/January by one provider.
November to March
By sport
What to expect for each.
Conflicting suitability across providers: one source states kitesurfing is not suitable, while another describes Berawa as a primary kite spot in the Canggu area during dry-season wind patterns (with cross/side-onshore effects and reef/shorebreak considerations).
One provider states windsurfing is not suitable; no additional consistent windsurf-specific details were provided by other sources.
Conflicting across providers: one source says wingfoiling is not suitable, while another describes a growing wingfoil scene with cautious setup at low tide due to possible submerged reef sections and shorebreak.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes
- Min Depth
- 1.5m
Berawa offers a versatile lineup with a beach break (often referred to as The Peak) plus reef options (The Ledge and The Bombie). It can work on all tides and from small swell upward, producing high-performance rights/peeling walls with occasional barrels on bigger days.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- S, SW, W
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Works across all tides (multiple providers).
- Shelter
- Semi-sheltered — Provider data describe semi-sheltered conditions; reef-sand mix and offshore wind grooming help, but rocks/reef sections remain hazardous.
- Wind Effect
- East-northeast/offshore winds during the dry season can groom the face; one provider notes east-northeast winds are offshore while southeast is more side-on for kiting.
- Bigger Swell
- Generally holds up to very large swell (with occasional barrels reported), but can close out on very large swells depending on conditions.
- Wave Quality
- Good
- Wave Power
- Powerful — One provider describes powerful walls and occasional barrels on bigger days; another characterizes wave power as moderate.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Medium — Provider data describe ride length typically around 50–100 meters depending on bank formation, with some sources citing up to ~80m.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–100 m
- Ride Length Details
- Waves typically peel for about 50–100 meters depending on bank formation; another provider notes rides up to ~80m.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Berawa in the full forecast view.
Berawa wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–10 ktsGusts 20 kts
- Direction
- SE135°
- Strongest day
- Thu, Oct 2910 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.8 m11s period
- Temperature
- 24–31 °C
Over the next 7 days, Berawa is forecast for daytime winds of 2–10 kts, peaking around 10 kts on Thursday, October 29 with gusts to 20 kts. The prevailing direction is SE. Waves run 0.8–1.8 m with a period of about 11s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rocks
- reef
- coral
- rip currents
- fishing lines
- submerged rocks (especially at lower tides)
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — One provider reports no lifeguards; regional context mentions seasonal lifeguard presence at major access points.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — One provider states no rescue availability; regional context describes rescue as limited via regional coverage/teams at major beach access points.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest major hospitals are in Denpasar or Kuta (Bali); emergency number 112 (police) and medical emergency number 118 are noted in regional guidance.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — One provider reports no localism; another describes localism as mild.
Rules of the spot
Follow standard surfing etiquette in the lineup. Kiting is usually done downwind of the main surfing zones to avoid conflict.
- Pay toll Rp4000/person to access the area (as stated by one provider).
- Kiting is prohibited directly in front of some high-end beach clubs during peak guest hours.
- Paddle out through breakers and look for rips to help you get out on larger days.
- Watch for darker patches in the water which can indicate deeper channels and rips.
- Reef sections require a more powerful swell; use caution especially at lower tides where submerged rocks are more exposed.
- Wear sun and skin protection (e.g., rashguard/SPF) and consider a leash depending on board setup.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Canggu
- Nearest Town
- Canggu
- Parking
- Free scooter/car parking reported at the Finns Beach Club end of the road; another provider notes paid parking near the beach entrance and beach clubs.
- Access
- Follow Jalan Pantai Berawa; the beach is at the end of the road. One access note includes passing a toll booth (Rp4000/person) and parking at the end of the road by Finns Beach Club.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Indonesian
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Extensive accommodation options ranging from budget hostels/villas to luxury stays nearby in the Canggu area.
- Food & Drink
- Mid-range cafes/food options described, with numerous cafes/warungs and beach-club options directly on the beach.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental reported as budget; surfing board rentals are widely available along the beachfront.
- Gear Storage
- Daily gear storage reported via some operations.
- Gear Repair
- Local surf shops in the Canggu area offer board repairs; one provider notes budget gear repair.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
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Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Berawa?
The best overall months at Berawa are April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Which wind directions work at Berawa?
Berawa works with NE winds. Offshore directions are NE, E.
What skill level is Berawa suitable for?
Berawa suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Intermediate · Surfing: Intermediate.