Batu Karas
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 6s SSE | 8 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 6s SSE | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 6s SSE | 14 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 6s SSE | 18 km/h on | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 6s SE | 12 km/h on | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 7s SSE | 16 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 6s SE | 18 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 6s SE | 16 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 5s SE | 17 km/h on | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.3m 7s SSE | 13 km/h on | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.1m 11s S | 15 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.1m 11s S | 20 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.1m 11s S | 18 km/h on | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.1m 11s S | 17 km/h on | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.0m 11s S | 14 km/h on | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 13s SSW | 20 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 18 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.1m 13s SSW | 15 km/h on | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.0m 14s SSW | 15 km/h on | -0.0m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSE | 6s | 8 E cross | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSE | 6s | 4 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSE | 6s | 5 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSE | 6s | 7 E on | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSE | 6s | 10 ESE on | 0.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSE | 6s | 11 ESE on | -0.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSE | 6s | 14 ESE on | -0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSE | 6s | 16 ESE on | -0.3m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSE | 6s | 17 ESE on | -0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSE | 6s | 18 ESE on | -0.3m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSE | 6s | 17 E on | -0.2m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSE | 6s | 16 E on | -0.0m |
| 6 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SE | 6s | 12 E on | 0.1m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SE | 6s | 14 E on | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SE | 6s | 13 E cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SE | 6s | 12 E on | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SE | 6s | 10 E on | 0.2m |
| 11 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SE | 6s | 10 E on | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SE | 6s | 11 ESE on | -0.0m |
| 1 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SE | 6s | 13 ESE on | -0.1m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.4m SSE | 6s | 15 ESE on | -0.0m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.4m SSE | 7s | 15 E on | 0.1m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.3m SSE | 8s | 15 E on | 0.3m |
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.4m SSE | 7s | 16 E on | 0.5m |
About Batu Karas
Batu Karas ist ein sanfter, geschützter Point Break, der sich einen beliebten Ruf als einer der besten Spots für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene auf Java erarbeitet hat. Lange, sanfte Wände brechen konstant und geben Neulingen viel Zeit, um sich zurechtzufinden, und fortgeschrittenen Surfern Raum, um Turns zu üben. Die entspannte Atmosphäre des Fischerdorfs und die ruhigen Gewässer machen es zu einem idealen Ort, um ein paar Tage damit zu verbringen, das Surfen zu verbessern. Es wird selten zu voll oder zu heftig.
Local knowledge
Das Riff darunter ist bei Ebbe relativ flach – hauptsächlich Felsen und totes Korallen – sodass Stürze in der Nähe des Points zu Schürfwunden führen können; Neopren-Schuhe sind für Anfänger empfehlenswert. Bei größeren Swells gibt es eine milde Strömung entlang des Points, die unerfahrene Surfer überraschen kann, aber man kann leicht in die Bucht paddeln, indem man schräg paddelt. Der innere Bereich kann bei lokalem Fischverkehr, der den Kanal überquert, etwas unruhig werden.
Fahre oder nimm ein Ojek ins Dorf Batu Karas von der Hauptstraße Pangandaran – es gibt Parkmöglichkeiten am Straßenrand in der Nähe der Warungs und Surfshops, die den Strand säumen. Paddel vom Sandstrand an der Basis des Points aus; der Kanal links vom Break bietet den einfachsten und sichersten Einstieg und Ausstieg. An größeren Tagen solltest du deinen Einstieg timen, um das kleine Shore Dump über die flache Felsenkante an der Spitze des Points zu vermeiden.
Ein Longboard oder ein Mid-Length (8–9 ft) ist hier die beste Wahl und maximiert deine Wellenanzahl auf den langen, langsamen Wänden. Fortgeschrittene Surfer, die an Turns arbeiten möchten, können an den seltenen Tagen, an denen es etwas Größe bekommt, mit einem Fun-Shape oder einem breiteren Fish auskommen.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Batu Karas vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Karas Best now this spot | 1.8m | 1.7m 6s | 8 cross | Good |
| 19 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 6s | 3 off | Good |
| 205 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 6s | 6 cross | Good |
| 234 km away | 2.1m | 1.8m 7s | 18 on | Fair |
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Surfing in Java
Full Java surf guide →Java is Indonesia's most populous and culturally dense island, yet for surfers it remains one of the archipelago's great escapes. Overshadowed by Bali to the east and the Mentawai boats to the west, Java's long, exposed south coast quietly serves up world-class waves with a fraction of the crowds.
✈️Getting there
Most international surfers fly into Bali (Denpasar/DPS) or Jakarta (CGK). For G-Land, the classic route is from Bali: drive west to Gilimanuk, take the short ferry across to Ketapang/Banyuwangi in East Java, then continue overland and by boat into Alas Purwo National Park. Many surfers simply book a transfer or surf-camp package from Bali, which can run as a long road-and-ferry day or a faster speedboat charter across the strait.
🛵Getting around
Java is huge and its south-coast surf zones are spread far apart, so there's no single hub. Scooters are cheap and easy to rent in beach towns like Batu Karas and Pangandaran and are perfect for short hops to local breaks — but Javanese traffic and long-haul roads can be intense for the inexperienced.
🌤️Climate & season
Java has a tropical climate with two clear seasons. The dry season runs roughly May to September and is prime surf time — consistent Indian Ocean groundswell, lighter and more favourable winds, and the cleaner conditions that make G-Land fire. This is when the south coast is at its best.