Turtles
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 13s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 17 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 16 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 14 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 16 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 13 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 11 E cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 8 E cross | 0.6m |
| 1 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 3 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 6 S on | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 11 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 14 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 15 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 14s | 15 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 14 SE on | 0.2m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 13 SE on | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 13 SE on | 0.4m |
| 11 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 14 SE on | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 14 SE on | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 12 SE on | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 11 SE on | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 13 SE on | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 15 SE on | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 16 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 17 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 16 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 15 ESE cross | 0.3m |
About Turtles
Turtles is a quality reef break on Java's south coast that rewards advanced surfers with fast, punchy walls and the occasional hollow section. The wave works best on a mid to high tide and offers both left and right options depending on the swell direction. The reef below is sharp and shallow at low water, so confidence in your tube-riding and fall management is essential. A relatively uncrowded gem for those who seek it out.
Local knowledge
The reef is sharp, shallow and live coral — a wipeout at low tide can result in serious lacerations or worse, so time your sessions around mid to high water. Watch for a strong lateral rip that develops along the reef edge on bigger swells, which can push you onto the shallowest section of the reef during the exit. Sea urchins colonise the reef shelf, so booties are strongly advised and never walk on the reef to enter or exit.
Turtles sits on Java's remote south coast near the Ujung Kulon peninsula corridor — access is by a combination of road and a short hike or boat transfer depending on conditions; a 4WD or motorcycle is advisable for the final coastal track. Look for the small fishing hamlet nearest the break as your landmark; locals can point you to the clifftop path that leads down to the rocky channel entry. Enter via the channel on the right side of the break and exit the same way — avoid the reef shelf entirely at low tide.
A performance shortboard in the 6'2"–6'6" range suits the fast, punchy walls on standard swell days; bring a step-up (6'6"–6'10") with extra volume when the south swell pushes overhead-plus, as the wave picks up speed and power quickly on the reef. Leave the fish at home — this break rewards drive and rail, not float.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Turtles vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtles this spot | 1.4m | 1.2m 11s | 16 cross | Good |
| 2 km away | 1.4m | 1.1m 11s | 17 cross | Fair |
| 4 km away | 1.2m | 0.9m 11s | 17 cross | Fair |
| Sawarna Best now 129 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 12s | 9 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.