Kongs
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| 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 Kongs
Kongs ist ein schwerer, bowliger Abschnitt des G-Land Riffs, der hart und schnell bricht und dicke Barrels erzeugt, die selbst die erfahrensten Surfer herausfordern. Es liegt in der Mitte des G-Land Lineups und ist bekannt für abrupte, kraftvolle Take-offs, die wenig Raum für Zögern oder Fehler lassen. Die Welle kann aus dem Kanal täuschend machbar aussehen, aber sie erfordert Respekt und präzise Positionierung, um sauber auszusteigen. Ein rohes, intensives Erlebnis, das alles verkörpert, wofür G-Land steht.
Local knowledge
Kongs bricht über ein notorisch flaches, scharfkantiges lebendes Korallenriff — ein Wipeout hier bedeutet ernsthafte Schnittwunden und potenzielle Riffwunden über deinen Rücken, Arme und Gesicht. Die Welle wirft eine dicke, schwere Lippe, die dich bei Hold-downs über zwei Wellen festhalten kann, und die Strömung entlang des Riffs macht es zu einem echten Kampf, nach einem schlechten Sturz zurück zum Peak zu gelangen. Achte auf Bootsverkehr von den Camp-Tendern und Wassertaxis, die Surfer zwischen den Peaks im Lineup transportieren.
G-Land ist nur per Boot oder über einen Dschungelweg durch den Alas Purwo Nationalpark zugänglich — die meisten Surfer kommen mit einem Schnellboot von Bali (typischerweise abfahrend von Grajagan oder organisiert durch die Surfcamps in Plengkung). Alle drei Camp-Betreiber (Bobby's, Joyo's und Wisma Surya) liegen direkt am Strand vor dem Lineup, was das Paddeln über den Kanal einfach macht. Verlasse durch den Kanal auf der Innenseite; versuche nicht, nach einer heftigen Session über das Riff zu exitieren.
Bring ein bewährtes Step-up — ein 6'4" bis 6'10" Rounded-Pin oder Squash-Tail Thruster, der schnelle, kraftvolle Barrels bewältigen und beim steilen Drop Halt finden kann. Bei größeren Swells (6 ft+) steig auf ein Gun um; der Kongs Abschnitt bestraft Boards, die zu klein oder zu locker sind, wenn die Sets aufstehen und hart brechen.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Kongs vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongs 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 |
| 2 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 5 off | Epic |
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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.