Canggu Weather in May

May is the month that experienced surf travelers quietly mark as their Canggu sweet spot. The dry season is firmly established — just seven rain days, humidity at a comfortable 74%, and consistent south Indian Ocean swell delivering waves in the 3–6 foot range at Echo Beach, with softer, more forgiving conditions at Old Man's and Batu Bolong for developing surfers. The crowds haven't yet escalated to the July–August peak, meaning lineups at the main breaks are manageable, beach bars have space, and restaurants on Jalan Batu Bolong don't yet require advance reservations. The Canggu lifestyle — morning surf, café brunch, afternoon work at a co-working space, sunset at FINNS or La Brisa — operates at an unhurried tempo that the full peak season erases. The west-facing orientation means spectacular golden sunsets over the Indian Ocean every single evening without fail. May sits in that narrow window where everything Canggu does well is available without the premium or the crowds. If you can only visit once, May is a very strong case for the best single month.