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 is West Java's best-known wave — a long, peeling left-hand point break that gives intermediate surfers plenty of face to work with. The wave wraps around the point and can offer rides well beyond what most Java spots provide, rewarding surfers who can link turns through multiple sections. It handles a range of swell sizes and is a natural hub for the local surf community. With consistent swells rolling in from the Indian Ocean, Cimaja is a reliable destination throughout the dry season.
Local knowledge
The point is lined with sharp volcanic rocks and scattered reef sections — a wipeout at low tide can mean a nasty scrape or worse, so booties are worth considering. A strong lateral current runs along the point and can push you off the takeoff zone quickly, especially on bigger swells; inexperienced swimmers should be cautious about drifting toward the rockier inside. Sea urchins hide in the crevices along the entry rocks, so shuffling your feet is a bad idea — step deliberately.
Cimaja sits right off the main Pelabuhan Ratu coastal road (Jalan Raya Cimaja) — look for the warung strip and surf shops near the point, which double as easy landmarks; limited roadside parking is available and ojeks are plentiful from Pelabuhan Ratu town, roughly 10 km east. Entry is directly off the rocks at the tip of the point at mid-to-high tide, or via a short sandy stretch just south of the point on smaller days; exit the same way, timing your step-out between sets to avoid being washed onto the rocks.
A versatile shortboard in the 6'2"–6'6" range handles the majority of conditions here; on smaller, mushier days a fish or mid-length will help you generate speed through the slower sections. When a solid south or southwest swell kicks the wave above 6 ft, step up to something with a bit more volume and drive to handle the longer, faster walls.
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.