One Palm Point
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.3m 9s S | 27 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.3m 9s S | 25 km/h on | 0.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.3m 9s S | 26 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.3m 9s S | 25 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 1.4m 8s S | 29 km/h on | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 1.8m 11s S | 25 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 11s S | 23 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 11s S | 21 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.0 m | 1.7m 11s S | 23 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 23 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 20 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 23 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 24 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 17 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 17 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 22 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.1m | 1.2m SSW | 10s | 29 SE on | 0.4m |
| 1 AM | 2.1m | 1.3m SSW | 10s | 29 SE on | 0.5m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 1.3m SSW | 10s | 29 SE on | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m SSW | 9s | 29 SE on | 0.7m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 29 SE on | 0.7m |
| 5 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 28 SE on | 0.6m |
| 6 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 27 SE on | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 25 SE on | 0.3m |
| 8 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 25 SE on | 0.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 25 SE on | 0.0m |
| 10 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 26 SE on | -0.1m |
| 11 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 26 SE on | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 26 SE on | -0.1m |
| 1 PM | 2.1m | 1.3m S | 9s | 25 SSE on | -0.0m |
| 2 PM | 2.1m | 1.3m S | 9s | 25 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1m | 1.3m S | 9s | 25 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 4 PM | 2.1m | 1.4m S | 9s | 25 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 1.4m S | 9s | 27 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.2m | 1.4m S | 8s | 29 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 2.2m | 1.4m S | 9s | 30 SE on | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 2.3m | 1.4m S | 10s | 32 SE on | 0.2m |
| 9 PM | 2.3m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 32 SE on | 0.1m |
| 10 PM | 2.3m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 32 SE on | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 2.3m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 30 SE on | 0.1m |
About One Palm Point
One Palm Point es un reef break serio, exclusivo para expertos, que produce largas izquierdas con desgaste continuo, despegues empinados y una cara rápida y hueca. Las potentes swells del Océano Índico llegan aquí con poca resistencia, generando olas que cierran con fuerza sobre un arrecife poco profundo. Solo surfistas experimentados que se sientan cómodos en condiciones pesadas y de alto riesgo deberían paddlear hacia afuera. La recompensa para quienes puedan manejarlo es una de las olas más emocionantes de Java.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es brutalmente poco profundo en marea baja — una caída en la sección interior implica un riesgo real de rasguños o golpes contra coral vivo, por lo que las botitas y el casco son muy recomendables en los días de más tamaño. Una rip poderosa corre a lo largo del borde del arrecife y puede arrastrarte hacia las rocas si te pierdes el canal de paddleo; conoce tu salida antes de paddlear hacia afuera. El tráfico de barcos pesqueros y algún que otro barco de turismo cruza el canal, así que mantente visible y atento, especialmente durante el paddleo de salida.
One Palm Point se encuentra en la punta suroeste de Java, cerca de Tanjung Lesung; la mayoría de los surfistas se instalan en la zona de Pandeglang/Tanjung Lesung y o bien fletar una embarcación local para la aproximación más rápida, o conducen por pistas costeras en mal estado hasta el punto de acceso más cercano y luego paddlean cruzando el canal. Busca la palmera solitaria en el promontorio como referencia — el punto de salto es una plataforma de roca plana justo debajo de ella. Sal por el canal en el interior; no intentes salir por encima del arrecife con una swell sólida.
Con una swell estándar de 4 a 6 pies, lleva un shortboard de punta redondeada con algo de volumen extra para manejar la velocidad y el despegue empinado — un step-up de entre 6'4" y 6'10" se adapta bien a la mayoría de las condiciones. Cuando el Océano Índico trae swells por encima de la cabeza, sube a una gun o semi-gun; esta ola se mueve demasiado rápido para que un fish o una tabla de alto volumen aguanten el rail en las secciones huecas.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
One Palm Point vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Palm Point this spot | 2.1m | 1.2m 10s | 29 on | Poor–Fair |
| 2 km away | 2.1m | 1.2m 10s | 30 on | Poor–Fair |
| 3 km away | 1.8m | 1.1m 9s | 30 on | Poor–Fair |
| Sawarna Best now 130 km away | 2.0m | 1.6m 9s | 6 cross | Good |
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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.