G-Land
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 13s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.5 m | 2.5m 13s SSW | 13 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 13s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 13s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 12s SSW | 5 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 12s SW | 5 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.6m 11s SW | 11 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 9 E cross | 0.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 12 E cross | 0.1m |
| 10 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 11 E cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 10 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 12 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 12 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 11 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 9 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 11 ESE cross | 0.0m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 0.0m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 9 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 2.1m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 9 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 9 E cross | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 8 E off | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 5 E off | 1.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 3 E off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 3 E cross | 1.1m |
| 6 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 2 ESE cross | 0.9m |
About G-Land
G-Land, auch bekannt als Grajagan, gilt für viele als der beste Linksausschuss der Welt. Es liegt im Alas Purwo Nationalpark an der östlichen Spitze von Java und ist für seine Länge, Kraft und röhrenartige Perfektion legendär. Es war einer der ersten Surfspots in Indonesien, der internationale Berühmtheit erlangte, seit er in den 1970er Jahren von australischen Surfern entdeckt wurde. Die Welle bricht über ein vulkanisches Riff mit langen, schnellen, röhrenartigen Abschnitten, die Technik, Erfahrung und viel Vertrauen erfordern. Es ist ein abgelegener, isolierter Ort, der zu 100 % dem Surfen gewidmet ist und nur mit einem Schnellboot von Bali oder nach einer 4x4-Fahrt durch den Dschungel erreichbar ist. Es ist ideal für fortgeschrittene Surfer, die ein rohes und episches Erlebnis suchen.
Local knowledge
Flaches, scharfes vulkanisches Riff, das im Inneren besonders durch die Abschnitte Speed Reef und Launching Pads gefährlich dünn wird – ein Sturz an einem großen Tag kann dich über trockenes Gestein werfen. Starke Strömungen drücken dich über das Riff und hinaus in den Kanal, die Takeoff-Zone verschiebt sich schnell bei größeren Swells, und die Dschungelkulisse bedeutet echte Isolation: Medizinische Hilfe ist Stunden entfernt, daher sind Schnitte und Riffinfektionen eine ständige Sorge. Schlangen, Affen und gelegentliche Berichte über Krokodile an den Flussmündungen verstärken das Gefühl der Abgeschiedenheit; behandle jede Wunde hier ernsthaft.
Kein Straßenzugang für Surfer – du kommst mit einem Schnellboot-Charter von Bali (Grajagan oder Benoa) oder über eine lange 4x4-Tour durch den Alas Purwo Nationalpark, fast immer als Teil eines Surf-Camp-Pakets. Die Camps liegen direkt hinter den Bäumen bei Kongs und Money Trees; du paddelst vom Strand vor dem Camp aus hinaus, indem du deinen Einstieg vom Sand aus timst und den Kanal nutzt, um hinauszukommen. Achte auf die Gezeiten und die Riffexposition beim Verlassen – wähle einen tieferen Kanal, anstatt bei niedrigem Wasser über das innere Riff zu klettern.
Bring ein Quiver mit: ein Hochleistungs-Shortboard oder Step-Up für die verspielten 3-5 Fuß Tage bei Kongs und ein solides 6'6"–7'2" Semi-Gun oder richtiges Gun für ernsthafte Speed Reef und Launching Pads bei Überkopf-Swells. Boards bekommen hier auf dem Riff ordentlich zu spüren, also bring Ersatz, viele Leashes und ein Reparaturset für Dellen mit.
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Where to go now
G-Land vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Land Best now this spot | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 5 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 5 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 5 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 5 off | Epic |
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★ 5.0Jalan di tempat lain No.9, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A well-loved surf camp operation that organizes trips and coaching toward the legendary lefts of G-Land, Java. Suited to committed surfers chasing world-class waves, with guiding to match intermediate and advanced ambitions.
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Bali Da Waves Surf school
★ 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Set within reach of the legendary G-Land lineups on Java, Bali Da Waves pairs friendly coaching with one of Indonesia's most storied stretches of coast. A solid pick whether you're catching your first whitewater or sharpening your wave reading on bigger days.
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Froggy Surf School Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Froggy Surf School brings an easygoing, encouraging vibe to the Java coast near G-Land, making the leap from sand to surf feel natural. Great for newcomers and progressing surfers who want patient guidance in beautiful surroundings.
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Dawn Patrol Bali Surf School
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Balangan, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
True to its name, Dawn Patrol is for surfers who love chasing those glassy early sessions near G-Land, Java. Expect a stoke-driven crew that suits eager beginners through to intermediates ready to log more waves.
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Moana Surf School
★ 5.0Kec, Jl. Labuansait No.10b, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Moana Surf School offers a warm, ocean-loving introduction to the waves along Java's coast near G-Land. A welcoming choice for first-timers and improvers wanting to build confidence at their own pace.
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Bali Boarders Surf school & coach Medewi
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Medewi, Medewi, Kec. Pekutatan, Kabupaten Jembrana, Bali, Indonesia
Based around the long, mellow left at Medewi on Java's coast, Bali Boarders mixes lessons with dedicated coaching for surfers keen to level up. Suits everyone from nervous beginners to intermediates working on their first proper point-break rides.
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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.