Surfing Java
Surf Java - Quick Facts
LOCATION: Indonesia
NATIONALITY: Indonesian
LANGUAGE: Bahasa Indonesia, English, Dutch, local dialects
CURRENCY: Indonesian Rupiah (9100 per $US)
Surf Spot Map of Sumatra
The first fine break you might see as you approach south Panaitan's surfing bay is a legendary left point break known the world over as One Palm Point. This point break, marked by a single sentinel palm, is one of Indonesia's lefthand wonders. Waves here peel perfectly from outside to inside, barrelling the whole way over a shallow bottom that inspires paranoia but creates record-time tube rides. Indeed, this is not a place for timid or inexperienced waveriders. One Palm Point works best on a good-sized swell, a southeasterly and offshore wind, and at a more medium than low tide. It is ridiculously shallow here, so wear any protective gear you can find - which is excellent advice for any surfer heading for the epic waves of Java.
Of course One Palm Point is a great wave but what about other waves? Well, there are a variety of waves some of these include Panaitan Rights, Turtles, Mama's and Baya Reef. All get plenty of swell, especially from April to October where swells of 6-12ft are generated from the roaring forties. You will get swells here all year round thanks to the legendary swell machine - the Southern Indian Ocean.
Surfing Java - The Good
Good Consistency
Cheap Living
Variety Of Waves
Surfing Java - The Bad and the Ugly
Can Get Crowded
Sea Urchins
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