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Welcome to Canggu

Everything you need before & during your trip.

Surf town · café strip · rice-field lanes

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Today in Canggu — live

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Weather now

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Bali weather can shift fast — live reading loads above, or check the month guide below.

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Surf & swell

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Batu Bolong and Echo Beach vary by season — see the month guide below.

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Sunset tonight

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West-facing coast — arrive ~30 min early.

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Exchange rate

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Rates shift daily — see the exchange guide below for tips.

Live data · Canggu — always double-check on the ground. How to change money safely →

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Before You Go

Canggu in ten seconds

Canggu is Bali's surf-and-laptop town — reef breaks, a buzzing café strip and rice-field lanes, about 40 minutes north of Kuta. I bring guests up for surf days and sunset sessions; here's what you actually need to know.

Worth knowing before you land

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Traffic is real

Lanes are narrow — allow extra time.

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Reef, not sand

Step up from Kuta’s sandy break.

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Nomad central

Cafés are full of laptops by 9am.

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~40 min from Kuta

Easy surf day trip — I arrange it.

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Echo Beach sunset

Grills fire up at dusk.

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Pair with Tanah Lot

Temple + sunset on the way back.

Event images are illustrative — AI-generated or Wikimedia Commons (CC) · Nyepi photo © Andrew Bali

Local guides by Andrew

Canggu guides & popular Bali reads

Canggu guides first, then popular local guides from across Bali.

Surf

Top 10 Bali Surf Spots in Kuta 2026: From Kuta Beach to Old Man's Beach in Canggu

Bali has waves for every level, and this guide matches ten surf spots to the right skill. It starts with Kuta Beach, where soft whitewash rolls over a sandy bottom with lifeguards on patrol, and Legian as the natural step up, then runs along the coast to Old Man's in Canggu and beyond. Each spot comes with the wave type, who it suits and the best time of day. It also explains why Bali works so well for learning, how to choose a spot for your level, practical surf tips for 2026 and where Bali's surf competitions are held.

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Food & Drink

9 Best Kuta Cafes for Coffee & Brunch

Nine cafés Andrew actually uses in Kuta, from % Arabica and Expat Roasters at Beachwalk to Crumb & Coaster on Jalan Benesari and Beach Bowl Bali. Each comes with where it is, what the seating is like, what to order and the best time to go.

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Beaches & Sunsets

Kuta Beach Sunset: The 10 Best Sunset Spots in Kuta, Bali

Kuta faces due west, so the sun sets straight over the Indian Ocean around 6:00–6:30 PM all year. Ten spots, from the free main beach and the Discovery Mall rooftop to quieter Tuban and Pantai Jerman, each with timing, cost and how to get there.

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Tattoo

Why Do So Many People Get Tattoos in Bali? A Local Explains

Bali was never an ancient tattoo island. Kuta's studio scene grew out of surf and backpacker travel from the 1970s. This guide explains how that happened, where Indonesia's truly old tattoo traditions are, and what designs like the Barong and Om symbol mean.

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More Bali guides

More areas: Kuta · Seminyak · Ubud

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