Speedies surf

Speedies

Expert
Reef break · Moderate · Best: June–October · All tides
Working best in Java now G-Land Epic · 1.8m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.8m
Swell
1.6m
11s · SSW
Period
11s
Wind
8 km/h
ESE · gust 18
Cross-shore
Water
28°C
Air
24°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 10:00 AM 0.1m
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
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 1.6m swell @ 11s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.5 3.0 5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM

Tide

Low 10:00 AM · 0.1m High 3:00 PM · 0.7m Low 9:00 PM · 0.0m High 4:00 AM · 1.1m
L 10 AM H 3 PM L 9 PM H 4 AM L 11 AM H 5 PM L 11 PM 5 AM11 AM5 PM11 PM5 AM11 AM5 PM11 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10 Best
1.7–2.0m
Thu, Jun 11
2.1–2.6m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
2.0–2.6m
Sat, Jun 13 Best
1.9–2.2m
Sun, Jun 14
2.0–2.1m
Mon, Jun 15
1.8–2.0m
Tue, Jun 16
1.4–1.7m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
5 AM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 11s 8 ESE cross 0.8m
6 AM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 6 E off 0.6m
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

About Speedies

Speedies ist der intensivste und begehrteste Abschnitt von G-Lands legendärem Left, der mit einer Heftigkeit feuert, die seinen Status als nur für Experten geeignet rechtfertigt. Wenn der Swell den Riff in dem richtigen Winkel trifft, produziert er einige der längsten, schnellsten Barrels im indonesischen Archipel — ein saugendes, schreiendes Rohr, das volles Engagement und null Zögern erfordert. Wipeouts hier sind ernsthafte Angelegenheiten auf einem sehr flachen, gnadenlosen Riff, daher sollten nur die erfahrensten Tube-Rider paddeln. Wenn du einen machst, wird es eine Welle sein, über die du den Rest deines Lebens sprechen wirst.

Local knowledge

Hazards

Das Riff bei Speedies ist brutal flach — ein lebendes Korallenregal, das dich bei einem heftigen Wipeout in einem Herzschlag aufschlitzen und festhalten kann. Die Barrels hier sind lang und schnell, was bedeutet, dass Hold-downs mehrwellig und desorientierend sein können; auf der Innenseite bearbeitet zu werden, ist ein echtes Verletzungsrisiko. Starke seitliche Strömungen verlaufen entlang des Bruchs, und der Bootsverkehr von der gecharterten Flotte, die in der Bucht ankert, erfordert ständige Wachsamkeit beim Paddeln hinaus und zurück.

Getting there

G-Land (Grajagan Bay) liegt im Alas Purwo Nationalpark an Javas abgelegener südöstlicher Spitze — fast alle Surfer kommen per Bootcharter von Bali (ungefähr 4–5 Stunden) oder fliegen nach Banyuwangi und transferieren per Straße und Schnellboot. Die Surfcamps (Joyo's, Bobby's, Kuta Reef Camp) kümmern sich um die Logistik und ankern vor der Küste; du paddelst direkt vom Boot oder vom Camp-Jetty und reihst dich entlang des Riffs ein. Verlasse das Camp über den Kanal — versuche nicht, über das Riff zu exitieren.

Board

Bring ein Hochleistungs-Shortboard (6'2"–6'6") mit einem schmalen Tail und viel Rocker, um die Geschwindigkeit und den Drop zu bewältigen — dies ist keine Welle für ein Fish oder ein Hybrid. Bei größeren Swells (6 ft+) steig auf ein Gun (6'8"–7'2") um, denn der Drop bei Speedies wird nahezu vertikal und du brauchst den Halt und die Kraft, um den Abschnitt zu meistern.

Localism

moderate — be polite, wait your turn.

Where to go now

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Surfing in Java

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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.