G-Land
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 13s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.5 m | 2.5m 13s SSW | 13 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 13s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 13s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 12s SSW | 5 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 12s SW | 5 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.6m 11s SW | 11 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 12 E cross | 0.1m |
| 10 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 11 E cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 10 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 12 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 12 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 11 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 9 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 11 ESE cross | 0.0m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 0.0m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 9 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 2.1m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 9 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 9 E cross | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 8 E off | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 5 E off | 1.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 3 E off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 3 E cross | 1.1m |
| 6 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 2 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 7 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 2 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 7 SE cross | 0.4m |
About G-Land
G-Land, também conhecido como Grajagan, é considerado por muitos como a melhor esquerda do mundo. Localizado dentro do Parque Nacional Alas Purwo, na ponta leste de Java, G-Land é uma onda lendária por seu comprimento, potência e perfeição tubular. Foi um dos primeiros picos de surf na Indonésia a ganhar fama internacional, desde que foi descoberto por surfistas australianos na década de 1970. A onda quebra sobre um recife vulcânico com longas seções tubulares rápidas que exigem técnica, experiência e muita confiança. É um local remoto e isolado, 100% dedicado ao surf, acessível apenas por lancha a partir de Bali ou após uma jornada de 4x4 pela selva. É ideal para surfistas avançados que buscam uma experiência crua e épica.
Local knowledge
Recife vulcânico raso e afiado que fica perigosamente fino por dentro, especialmente nas seções Speed Reef e Launching Pads — uma queda em um dia grande pode te prender sobre rochas secas. Correntes fortes te empurram para baixo do recife e em direção ao canal, a zona de decolagem muda rapidamente em swell maiores, e o fundo da selva significa isolamento real: ajuda médica está a horas de distância, então cortes e infecções de recife são uma preocupação constante. Cobras, macacos e relatos ocasionais de crocodilos nas bocas dos rios aumentam a sensação de wilderness remota; trate cada ferida seriamente aqui.
Sem acesso por estrada para surfistas — você chega por charter de lancha a partir de Bali (Grajagan ou Benoa) ou através de uma longa jornada de 4x4 pelo Parque Nacional Alas Purwo, quase sempre como parte de um pacote de surf camp. Os acampamentos ficam logo atrás das árvores em Kongs e Money Trees; você rema para fora da praia em frente ao acampamento, cronometrando sua entrada na areia e usando o canal para sair. Fique atento às marés e à exposição do recife ao sair — escolha um canal mais profundo em vez de se arrastar sobre o recife interno em baixa água.
Traga uma variedade de pranchas: uma prancha curta de alto desempenho ou uma step-up para os dias divertidos de 3-5 pés em Kongs, e uma semi-gun sólida de 6'6"–7'2" ou uma gun apropriada para o sério Speed Reef e Launching Pads em swells acima da cabeça. As pranchas sofrem bastante no recife aqui, então traga reservas, muitas leashes e um kit de reparo para amassados.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
G-Land vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Land this spot | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 12 cross | Epic |
| Speedies Best now 1 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
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★ 5.0Jalan di tempat lain No.9, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A well-loved surf camp operation that organizes trips and coaching toward the legendary lefts of G-Land, Java. Suited to committed surfers chasing world-class waves, with guiding to match intermediate and advanced ambitions.
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Set within reach of the legendary G-Land lineups on Java, Bali Da Waves pairs friendly coaching with one of Indonesia's most storied stretches of coast. A solid pick whether you're catching your first whitewater or sharpening your wave reading on bigger days.
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Froggy Surf School Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Froggy Surf School brings an easygoing, encouraging vibe to the Java coast near G-Land, making the leap from sand to surf feel natural. Great for newcomers and progressing surfers who want patient guidance in beautiful surroundings.
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Dawn Patrol Bali Surf School
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True to its name, Dawn Patrol is for surfers who love chasing those glassy early sessions near G-Land, Java. Expect a stoke-driven crew that suits eager beginners through to intermediates ready to log more waves.
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Moana Surf School
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Moana Surf School offers a warm, ocean-loving introduction to the waves along Java's coast near G-Land. A welcoming choice for first-timers and improvers wanting to build confidence at their own pace.
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Bali Boarders Surf school & coach Medewi
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Medewi, Medewi, Kec. Pekutatan, Kabupaten Jembrana, Bali, Indonesia
Based around the long, mellow left at Medewi on Java's coast, Bali Boarders mixes lessons with dedicated coaching for surfers keen to level up. Suits everyone from nervous beginners to intermediates working on their first proper point-break rides.
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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.