G-Land / Grajagan surf

G-Land / Grajagan

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Reef break · Moderate · Best: June–October · All tides
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Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.8m
Swell
1.6m
11s · SSW
Period
11s
Wind
10 km/h
ESE · gust 22
Cross-shore
Water
28°C
Air
25°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 10:00 AM 0.1m
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
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 1.6m swell @ 11s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.3 2.5 3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM

Tide

Low 10:00 AM · 0.1m High 3:00 PM · 0.7m Low 9:00 PM · 0.0m High 4:00 AM · 1.1m
L 10 AM H 3 PM L 9 PM H 4 AM L 11 AM H 5 PM L 11 PM 3 AM9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM9 AM3 PM9 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10 Best
1.7–2.0m
Thu, Jun 11
2.1–2.6m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
2.0–2.6m
Sat, Jun 13 Best
1.9–2.2m
Sun, Jun 14
2.0–2.1m
Mon, Jun 15
1.8–2.0m
Tue, Jun 16
1.4–1.7m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
3 AM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 11s 10 ESE cross 1.0m
4 AM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 11s 10 ESE cross 1.0m
5 AM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 11s 8 ESE cross 0.8m
6 AM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 6 E off 0.6m
7 AM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 5 ENE off 0.4m
8 AM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 9 E cross 0.2m
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

About G-Land / Grajagan

G-Land is one of the most legendary waves in Indonesia — a long, fast left-hander that unloads across a shallow reef deep in the Grajagan jungle of East Java. It produces multiple defined sections, from the bowling Kongs section down to the screaming barrels of Speedies, delivering rides that can last well over a minute on a good swell. This is advanced-level surfing at its most serious: the reef is brutal, the current is strong, and the remoteness adds another layer of commitment. For experienced surfers, it remains a bucket-list destination that lives up to every ounce of its reputation.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef at G-Land is shallow, razor-sharp, and utterly unforgiving — wipeouts at Speedies or Kongs can mean serious lacerations and reef rash over large areas of skin, and booties are strongly advised. A powerful, persistent southward rip runs along the reef, and getting caught inside during a set can push you dangerously far down the line toward the exposed sections; knowing when and where to paddle out is critical. The remoteness of the jungle location means medical help is slow — the surf camps have basic first-aid but a bad injury requires a long boat ride or helicopter evacuation, so don't surf beyond your limits here.

Getting there

G-Land is accessible by boat only — the standard approach is a 1.5–2 hour speedboat transfer from Grajagan or a longer crossing from Bali's Benoa Harbour. Almost all surfers stay at one of the three jungle camps (Bobby's, Joyo's, or G-Land Surf Camp) built right behind the break, which handle boat logistics, meals and accommodation as part of a package. Entry and exit is directly off the camp jetties; the lineup is a short paddle from shore, but always enter and exit via the channel — never attempt to walk across the reef.

Board

Bring at least two boards: a performance shortboard or step-up in the 6'2"–6'8" range handles the everyday 4–8 ft Speedies perfection, while a gun in the 7'0"–7'6" range is essential if a solid swell pushes Kongs and Launching Pads into double-overhead-plus territory. Leave the fish or funboard at home — this wave demands drive, hold and precise rail-to-rail response at speed.

Localism

moderate — be polite, wait your turn.

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Surfing in Java

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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.