Sawarna
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 13s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 13s SSW | 17 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 9 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 11s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 8 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 9 E cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 7 E cross | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 6 SSW on | 0.6m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 10 SW on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 13 SSW on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 15 SSW on | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 15 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 14 S on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 15 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 13 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 8 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 9 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 9 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 8 ENE off | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 8 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 12 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 7 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 1 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 7 NE off | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 8 NE off | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 8 NE off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 7 NE off | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 6 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 5 NE off | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 6 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 5 ENE off | 0.2m |
About Sawarna
Sawarna is a scenic reef break on West Java's remote south coast, offering fun, well-shaped waves for intermediate surfers willing to make the journey. The relative isolation keeps the lineup uncrowded, and the surrounding beaches and jungle add to the adventure of the trip. Waves range from playful to punchy depending on swell size, with both lefts and rights on offer across the break. It's a rewarding destination that combines quality surf with an off-the-beaten-path feel.
Local knowledge
The reef is shallow and sharp at low tide — a wipeout in the wrong section can mean a nasty coral scrape, so booties are worth considering. Sea urchins lurk in the reef cracks around the entry and exit zone, and the south coast shore break can be deceptively powerful; rip currents form along the reef's edges during bigger swells and need to be read carefully before paddling out.
Sawarna sits roughly 60 km south of Rangkasbitung in Banten province — the final stretch is a winding, sometimes rough road through jungle villages, so a motorbike or 4WD is strongly recommended. Park near the Sawarna village bridge (Jembatan Gantung), cross the rope suspension bridge on foot, then follow the coastal trail past Tanjung Layar rock formations to reach the break. Paddle out from the sandy channel on the reef's north side to avoid the sharper coral sections on entry.
A versatile shortboard or mid-length (6'4"–7'0") covers most conditions here — something with a bit of volume handles the punchy, sometimes unpredictable take-offs well. Step up to a performance shortboard with a thruster setup when solid south swells push the waves overhead and hollower; on smaller, softer days a fish or hybrid will unlock the most fun out of the playful sections.
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Where to go now
Sawarna vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawarna Best now this spot | 1.6m | 1.4m 12s | 9 cross | Epic |
| 17 km away | 1.2m | 1.1m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 19 km away | 1.2m | 1.1m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 19 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.