One Palm Point
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 13s SSW | 14 km/h on | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 15 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 | 9 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 18 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 10s | 19 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 17 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 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 | 12 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 1 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 7 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 9 SE on | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 12 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 15 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 14 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 14s | 14 SE 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 | 14 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 | 13 SE on | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 13 SE on | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 13 SE on | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 14 SE on | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 15 SE on | 0.8m |
About One Palm Point
One Palm Point is a serious, experts-only reef break that produces long, grinding left-handers with steep take-offs and a fast, hollow face. Powerful swells from the Indian Ocean arrive here with little to slow them down, creating waves that close out hard over a shallow reef. Only experienced surfers comfortable in heavy, consequence-heavy conditions should paddle out. The reward for those who can handle it is one of Java's most exhilarating waves.
Local knowledge
The reef here is brutally shallow at low tide — a wipeout on the inside section means a real chance of getting scraped or slammed across live coral, so booties and a helmet are strongly advisable on bigger days. A powerful rip runs along the reef's edge and can drag you toward the rocks if you miss your paddle-out channel; know your exit before you paddle out. Boat traffic from fishing vessels and the occasional tour boat cuts through the channel, so stay visible and aware, especially on the paddle out.
One Palm Point sits on the southwestern tip of Java near Tanjung Lesung; most surfers base themselves in the Pandeglang/Tanjung Lesung area and either charter a local boat for the quickest approach or drive out on rough coastal tracks to the nearest access point, then paddle across the channel. Look for the lone palm tree on the headland as your landmark — the jump-off point is a flat rock shelf just below it. Exit via the channel on the inside; do not attempt to exit over the reef on a solid swell.
On a standard 4–6 ft swell bring a rounded-pin shortboard with a bit of extra volume to handle the speed and the steep drop — a step-up in the 6'4"–6'10" range suits most conditions here. When the Indian Ocean delivers overhead-plus swells, size up to a gun or semi-gun; this wave moves too fast for a fish or a high-volume board to hold a rail through the hollow sections.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
One Palm Point vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Palm Point this spot | 1.4m | 1.1m 11s | 19 cross | Good |
| 2 km away | 1.4m | 1.1m 11s | 19 cross | Good |
| 3 km away | 1.3m | 1.0m 11s | 19 cross | Good |
| Sawarna Best now 130 km away | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 8 off | Good |
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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.