Berawa Beach also commonly spelt Brawa offers a slightly less crowded but less quality alternative to the other surf spots a little further west in Canggu. The closest break to Seminyak, and a quick 20-30 minute drive from Seminyak dining and shopping options, Berawa offers mellow rights and lefts that break over a mixed rocky reef out the back and sand bottom through the inside. Technically walking distance (10 minutes plus) from Batu Bolong and Echo Beach, Berawa offers another option on your drive north from Kuta for a quick session.
Berawa Beach offers multiple peaks breaking over the long stretch of beach. The Ledge is located straight out in front of Legong Keraton Beach Hotel and Finns Beach Club and works best on a low tide. Outback expect a semi-heavy lip that sometimes barrels in shallow water if the conditions are just right. The Peakbreaks about 100 metres from shore on a soft right shoulder that tends to close out on higher tides. If you keep up your speed and stay on the shoulder, soft as it may be, you’ll wind up with a much quicker, shallow, dumpy shore break section on the inside that is great for aerials or the occasional mini lock-out barrel.
Bombies a lesser known wave that breaks farther out on a big day breaks in two different sections along the beach. It might be worth it to jet over to Echo Beach on a bigger swell considering its general proximity. Lower tides tend to offer longer waves breaking over the reef on the outside, but as the waves move further up the beach you can expect more of a shore break. While not the best spot on bigger swells as waves tend to close out, you’re sure to have a fun session at Berawa.
Wave type:
Peaky Beach Break / Shore Break
Wave difficulty:
Beginner upwards
What way does the wave break:
Left and Right
Sea bottom:
Rocky reef outback and sand on the inside
Booties:
No
Surfboard type:
Fish
Crowd factor:
Not typically crowded
Hazards:
Shallow shore break
Best swell direction:
SW
Best wind direction:
NE
What tide does it work best on:
Low tide
Best tide movement for surfing:
Mid to low tide
How consistent is the surf:
Consistent
Best time of year for waves:
All year round (Morning and Night when it glass’s off).
What is the vibe like in the lineup:
Mellow
What other names does Berawa go by?
Brawa