The Surf Window

Echo Beach

Bali, Indonesia

Beach breakIntermediate

Canggu's headline act, a punchy, often hollow beach break that delivers real power over a volcanic rock and sand bottom, with a cliff-top café scene to match.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

May–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both (the left is usually better)

Bottom

Sand over volcanic rock

Shape

Hollow, fast peaks, barrels possible on the right bank

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate–Advanced
  • •Why: The rock base means a harder landing on wipeouts; the waves are faster and hollower than most Bali beach breaks.

Hazards

  • •Submerged rocks at low tide
  • •Rips on bigger swells
  • •Crowds, especially weekend mornings

Local Tips

  • •Scout the break from the clifftop cafés before paddling out, you can clearly see the best peaks and the rip channels.
  • •Mid-week dawn sessions are noticeably less crowded.

Location

Map showing the location of Echo Beach in Bali, Indonesia

-8.6607, 115.1303