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Nelayan (meaning 'fisherman') is a reef break just south of Batu Bolong, offering a less crowded alternative to Canggu's main breaks.
A wave breaks over rock shelf, producing both lefts and rights. Less powerful than Echo Beach but more structured than the beach breaks. Also popular as a kitesurfing spot when the wind picks up.
Dry season (April-October) with moderate SW swells. Mid to high tide to cover the rock shelf. SE trade winds.
Beach access from Nelayan Beach, south of Batu Bolong.
Nelayan, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia
Reach the beach at Nelayan, south of Batu Bolong. Access is from the beach.
Open in Google Maps| Wave type | Reef Break |
| Direction | BOTH |
| Bottom | rock |
| Wave height | 2-5ft (optimal 3ft) |
| Best swell | SW, S |
| Offshore wind | SE, E |
| Best tide | mid, high |
| Best season | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Consistency | medium |
| Crowd level | low |
Nelayan is a intermediate-level reef break in canggu, offering left & right waves.
Left and right-hand reef break over rock.
2-5ft
reef break
left & right
rock
Best months: April to October. Offshore winds: SE, E. Best tide: mid, high.
SE, E
mid, high
Access via beach to the lineup.
Data quality: Partially verified. Conditions data partly verified against local sources.
Sources: Bali surf research 2026-02, surf-forecast.com, WannaSurf
Batu Bolong
The heart of Canggu's longboard scene - a mellow reef break over sand-covered coral that draws surfers, yogis, and digital nomads.
Echo Beach
Canggu's most famous wave - a powerful beach break with shifting sandbanks that delivers consistent, punchy surf.
Old Man's
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