Cimaja
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.2 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 13s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 1 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 3 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 3 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 4 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 3 km/h cross | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 6 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 6 S on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.2m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 5 SW on | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 1.2m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 7 WSW on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 8 WSW on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 8 WSW on | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 7 W cross | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 6 WNW cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 4 NW cross | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 3 N off | 0.2m |
| 8 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 6 NE off | 0.2m |
| 9 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 10 NE off | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 9 NE off | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 9 NE off | 0.5m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 8 NE off | 0.6m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 6 NE off | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 6 NE off | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 6 NE off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 8 NE off | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 8 NE off | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 7 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 8 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.3m |
About Cimaja
Cimaja es la ola más conocida de Java Occidental: un largo point break de izquierda que se despliega suavemente y ofrece a los surfistas de nivel intermedio una amplia pared para trabajar. La ola envuelve el punto y puede brindar recorridos mucho más largos que la mayoría de los spots de Java, recompensando a quienes saben encadenar maniobras a través de varias secciones. Aguanta una variedad de tamaños de swell y es un centro natural para la comunidad surfista local. Con swells consistentes llegando desde el Océano Índico, Cimaja es un destino fiable durante toda la temporada seca.
Local knowledge
El punto está bordeado de afiladas rocas volcánicas y secciones de arrecife dispersas — una caída con marea baja puede provocar un rasguño serio o algo peor, por lo que vale la pena considerar el uso de escarpines. Una fuerte corriente lateral recorre el punto y puede alejarte de la zona de takeoff rápidamente, especialmente con swells más grandes; los nadadores sin experiencia deben tener cuidado de no dejarse arrastrar hacia el interior rocoso. Los erizos de mar se esconden en las grietas de las rocas de entrada, así que arrastrar los pies es mala idea — camina con pasos firmes y deliberados.
Cimaja está justo frente a la carretera costera principal de Pelabuhan Ratu (Jalan Raya Cimaja) — busca la hilera de warungs y las tiendas de surf cerca del punto, que sirven como referencias fáciles; hay estacionamiento limitado en la orilla de la carretera y abundantes ojeks desde el pueblo de Pelabuhan Ratu, a unos 10 km al este. La entrada es directamente desde las rocas en la punta del punto con marea media-alta, o a través de un corto tramo arenoso justo al sur del punto en días de olas más pequeñas; la salida es por el mismo lugar, eligiendo el momento entre series para evitar ser arrastrado contra las rocas.
Una shortboard versátil de entre 6'2" y 6'6" se adapta a la mayoría de las condiciones; en días más pequeños y con olas más suaves, una fish o un mid-length te ayudará a generar velocidad en las secciones más lentas. Cuando un swell sólido del sur o suroeste eleva la ola por encima de los 6 pies, sube a algo con un poco más de volumen y empuje para manejar las paredes más largas y rápidas.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Cimaja vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimaja Best now this spot | 1.2m | 1.1m 11s | 7 cross | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.2m | 1.1m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.2m | 1.1m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.2m | 1.1m 11s | 0 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.