Ujung Genteng
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.7 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 24 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.7 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 30 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.7 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 32 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.7 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 34 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 2.7 m | 2.4m 12s SSW | 28 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 10s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 10s SSW | 27 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 2.5 m | 2.4m 10s S | 27 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.5 m | 2.3m 10s S | 25 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 10s S | 22 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 9s S | 15 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 9s S | 23 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 9s S | 24 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 9s S | 22 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 9s S | 21 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 9s S | 19 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 9s S | 23 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 9s S | 22 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 9s S | 19 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 9s S | 19 km/h cross | 0.9m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 2.8m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 20 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 3 AM | 2.8m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 22 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 4 AM | 2.8m | 2.4m SSW | 13s | 23 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 5 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 23 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 6 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 24 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 26 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 30 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 30 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 10 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 31 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 11 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 32 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 32 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 1 PM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 31 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 2 PM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 33 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 34 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 4 PM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 34 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 31 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.7m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 28 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 7 PM | 2.7m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 25 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 8 PM | 2.7m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 24 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 9 PM | 2.7m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 24 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 2.7m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 24 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 2.7m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 23 ESE cross | -0.1m |
| 12 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 23 ESE cross | -0.2m |
| 1 AM | 2.7m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 23 ESE cross | -0.2m |
About Ujung Genteng
Ujung Genteng es un pintoresco reef break escondido en el extremo suroeste de la costa de Java, que ofrece a los surfistas intermedios la experiencia de surfear un arrecife de verdad en un entorno remoto e inmaculado. Las olas son generalmente de tamaño moderado y brindan buenas paredes para coger velocidad y practicar maniobras. Las playas de anidación de tortugas cercanas añaden atractivo a la larga travesía hasta aquí. Las multitudes son escasas, lo que lo convierte en una escapada gratificante para los surfistas que buscan algo fuera de los circuitos habituales.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es poco profundo con marea baja — coral afilado y erizos de mar acechan justo bajo la superficie, por lo que una caída en el momento equivocado puede causar heridas serias. Una corriente persistente generada por el swell del sur corre a lo largo del borde del arrecife y puede alejarte del pico rápidamente si no estás leyendo bien el agua; identifica siempre tu salida antes de paddlear hacia afuera. Las medusas están presentes cerca de la orilla en determinadas épocas del año, y la lejanía del lugar significa que la ayuda médica está muy lejos, así que actúa con precaución.
Ujung Genteng se encuentra en el extremo sur de la regencia de Sukabumi, en el oeste de Java — el trayecto en coche desde Pelabuhan Ratu (la ciudad más cercana de cierto tamaño) toma aproximadamente 3–4 horas por sinuosas carreteras interiores, por lo que se recomienda encarecidamente salir temprano o hacer noche en el pueblo. Aparca cerca de los warungs junto a la playa en la zona principal del pueblo y camina por el corto sendero hasta la playa; paddlea directamente hacia afuera por el canal en el lado derecho del arrecife para evitar las zonas poco profundas del interior. Sal por el mismo canal — no intentes entrar por encima del arrecife seco.
Una shortboard versátil (6'2"–6'6") con algo de volumen se adapta bien a las paredes de tamaño moderado del día a día y te da suficiente empuje para enlazar secciones en los rides más largos. Trae una fish de olas pequeñas o una híbrida para los días más planos y suaves que son habituales fuera de la temporada de swell; merece la pena tener una step-up en tu quiver por si los swells del sur vienen con fuerza a tu llegada.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Ujung Genteng vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ujung Genteng this spot | 2.8m | 2.3m 13s | 20 cross | Good |
| 17 km away | 2.5m | 2.2m 12s | 15 cross | Epic |
| 44 km away | 2.6m | 2.1m 13s | 12 on | Epic |
| Karang Hawu Best now 45 km away | 1.9m | 1.8m 12s | 3 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.