Pangandaran
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 2 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 2 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s S | 2 km/h on | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s S | 10 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 11s S | 14 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 11s S | 14 km/h cross | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 4 N off | 0.4m |
| 1 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 4 N off | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 4 N off | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 3 N off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 3 N off | 1.0m |
| 5 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 3 N off | 1.0m |
| 6 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 3 N off | 0.9m |
| 7 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 4 N off | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 3 NE off | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.2m |
| 10 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.0m |
| 11 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 6 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 8 SE on | -0.0m |
| 1 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 10 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 2 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 11 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 9 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 4 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 8 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 7 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 9 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 11 E cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 8 ENE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 6 ENE off | 0.1m |
About Pangandaran
Pangandaran ist ein freundlicher Beach Break, der neben einer der beliebtesten Küstenstädte West-Javas liegt, was ihn zu einer einfachen und zugänglichen Einführung ins Surfen macht. Sanfte, nachgiebige Wellen rollen die meiste Zeit des Jahres herein, perfekt für Anfänger, die ihre ersten Lektionen nehmen oder zum ersten Mal alleine paddeln. Der breite Sandstrand bietet viel Platz zum Ausbreiten, und Boardverleih sowie Instruktoren sind in der Nähe leicht verfügbar. Erwarten Sie Gesellschaft an den Wochenenden, aber insgesamt eine einladende Atmosphäre.
Local knowledge
Der Shorebreak kann bei niedrigem Wasserstand schnell schließen und dumpf aufschlagen, was Anfänger überraschen kann – achte auf die Gezeitenwechsel. Eine moderate Strömung verläuft entlang des östlichen Endes des Hauptstrandes, sodass Anfänger im zentralen, bewachten Abschnitt bleiben und wissen sollten, parallel zum Ufer zu paddeln, wenn sie gefangen werden. Quallen sind gelegentlich vorhanden, insbesondere nach Regen.
Pangandaran ist eine 5–6-stündige Autofahrt oder Busfahrt von Bandung entfernt, mit dem Strand direkt im Herzen der Stadt – einfach durch die Haupttouristenstraße gehen und du bist dort. Der Paddelausgang ist unkompliziert, ohne Felsen oder Riffe, die man umfahren muss; Einstieg und Ausstieg sind überall am zentralen Strand sandig und einfach. Boardverleih und Anfängerkurse sind von Warungs und Surf-Shacks entlang der Strandstraße verfügbar.
Ein Longboard oder ein breiter, dicker Anfänger-Foamie ist hier ideal – die Wellen sind klein und sanft, und Volumen ist dein Freund. An den seltenen Tagen, an denen ein anständiger Swell durchkommt, wird ein Mid-Length oder Fun-Shape im Bereich von 7–8 ft die Größenzunahme problemlos bewältigen.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Pangandaran vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangandaran Best now this spot | 2.2m | 2.1m 13s | 4 off | Epic |
| 19 km away | 2.5m | 2.4m 13s | 2 off | Epic |
| 189 km away | 2.7m | 2.7m 13s | 4 off | Epic |
| 250 km away | 2.5m | 2.4m 12s | 15 cross | 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.