Skip to Content

Echo Beach In Bali – A Complete Guide

Echo Beach Bali is one of the most popular spots in Canggu for surfing. So with a beach club and surfers of all levels, here’s all the info for visiting.

How To Get To Echo Beach Bali

Echo Beach Bali is located at end of Jl. Pura Batu Mejan in Canggu. Just past Dojo Coworking and directly in front of Echo Beach Club.

For those staying in Canggu, it’s walkable from the main street of Batu Bolong and the most popular for surfing.

We always choose to rent scooters, which start at around 50,000 IDR per day, and explore ourselves. 

However be sure to read up on our renting a scooter in Bali guide beforehand! 

If you’re looking for somewhere to rent scooters from you can book a Bali Scooter or Motorbike Rental with Delivery.

Another option is to hire a Bali Private Car or Minibus Charter With Driver, which is pretty popular for day trips around Bali, and they start at around 500,000 IDR per day (8 hours).

For those short on time, or that prefer everything to be organised for them, there are some awesome tours on Get Your Guide available to book in advance.

 

Echo Beach Surf Lesson Prices

2 hours board rental – 60,000 IDR

2 hours lesson – 350,000 IDR (includes board rental)

Echo Beach Surf - Surfing In Canggu
Echo Beach surf lessons are a must

Best Time To Visit Echo Beach Bali + Tips

The best beach weather in Bali is during the dry season which runs from April to October.

Echo Beach is a great place to visit at any time of the day, although it does get quite busy with surfers so if you’re looking for a quiet time then early in the day is probably best.

There are plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas if you are looking to chill and enjoy the sun.

Some of the best sunsets in Bali can be seen at Echo Beach, so I would recommend trying to be there as the sun goes down.

Echo Beach is in a prime location for those staying in Canggu.

What To Pack:

Photography Camera

Tripod

Day Bag

Power Bank

Reusable Water Bottle

Sunscreen

Lightweight Rain Jacket

Quick Dry Towel

GoPro

Lifeproof Phone Case

Dry Bag

What To Expect At Echo Beach Bali

Chilled vibes and a lot of surf!

Echo Beach Bali is one of the most popular beaches in Canggu for surfing. Whether it be at beginner level or those that are fully capable, you can book a Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Lesson with an experienced instructor.

There are various different surfing spots to accommodate all the different levels of surfers.

The first is Echo beach reef break itself, a left hand wave in front of the break water and the restaurants.

The wave hits a pretty shallow reef suddenly and can barrel. It isn’t suitable for beginners in this area, and the more skilled surfers will find stiff competition from the experts here.

Sand Bar Surf Spot is another spot and also breaks suddenly, sometimes heavier than Echo reef, but it is a sand bottom so it is a little safer for those that like a challenge. It runs both right and left.

Echo beach River Mouth Surf Spot is the final spot. It is a right hand wave that can run almost all the way to sand bar. Beginners tend to use these waves. 

If you fancy a tour that factors in Echo Beach, the Canggu: Bohemian Hideaway Full-Day Customized Private Tour will be happy to take you there.

Echo Beach Bali Beaches In Canggu Beach
The entrance to Echo Beach Bali
Echo Beach Bali Beaches In Canggu Beach
Across the rocks we head to the beach
Echo Beach Bali Beaches In Canggu Beach
Echo Beach is ideal for beginners and experts wanting to surf in Canggu
Echo Beach Bali Beaches In Canggu Beach
Off goes another Canggu surfer

Apart From The Surfing

If you’re not into surfing, Echo Beach Bali can still be a great day. With the popular, upmarket beach club La Brisa located right on the beach, you can hang out in the bamboo playground and watch the surfers from a distance.

This beach is a black sand beach, so definitely not one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali. However, it is clean and well kept and still attracts plenty of beach lovers as well as all the surfers.

There are sun loungers scattered all the way along Echo Beach, so lots of tourists hang out here to soak up the sun.

Alternatively, in the evening, the Echo Beach Club is a popular hang out spot with undercover bbq restaurants laid out along the promenade.

Here you can find unique, boat shaped buffets offering deliciously fresh seafood as well as lots of other tasty food and drink.

Echo Beach has lots to offer and is well worth a visit!

Echo Beach Bali Beaches In Canggu Beach
Lauren collecting shells
Echo Beach Bali Beaches In Canggu Beach
Passing La Brisa on the way out of Echo Beach
Echo Beach Bali Beaches In Canggu Beach
The back of Echo Beach Club where bbq’s come alive at night

Where To Stay In Canggu

Luxury – Theanna Eco Villa and Spa

One of the most highly rated hotels in the area!

Set in Canggu, a 6-minute drive to Echo Beach, Theanna Eco Villa and Spa offers villas with private pools. 

Guests can also enjoy pampering massages at the spa centre. 

The villa also provides free use of bicycles and free shuttle service to the surrounding areas. 

Free WiFi is accessible throughout the villa and the whole setting is beautiful.

Mid-Budget – Frii Hotel

Perfect location and just off the main road, this hotel is definitely a spot of luxury at a reasonable price. 

Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, minibar and electric kettle. 

The rooms also feature an en suite bathroom with shower, which comes with slippers and towels. 

Some rooms have sea view or pool view.

Budget – The Hideout Hostel

Situated in the Pererenan district of Canggu, The Hideout Hostel provides free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. 

Among the various facilities are a terrace and a shared lounge. There is also an on site restaurant. 

The units in the hostel come with a coffee machine and a seating area.

For more places to stay in Canggu, you can check the latest prices on Booking.com.

More Bali Blogs

Bali Itinerary – Backpacking Bali + Where To Go

Best Restaurants In Canggu Bali

The Best Warungs In Canggu

Markets In Bali – A Canggu Market Guide


Pin It For Later!

Echo Beach In Bali Guide

mangawhai beach school

Wednesday 15th of July 2020

Your article is quite helpful! I have so many questions, and you have answered many. Thank you! Such a nice and superb article, we have been looking for this information about Echo beach Bali. Indeed a great post about it!!

Charlie Pauly

Tuesday 15th of September 2020

Thanks very much! Appreciate it!

Jasmine

Thursday 6th of June 2019

Do you recommend anyone specific for surfing lessons at Echo Beach?

Charlie Pauly

Tuesday 11th of June 2019

We actually never surfed at Echo Beach, only Seminyak Beach so can't help. Sorry!