Karang Hawu
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 3 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 7 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 2 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.2 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 1.2 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 5 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.2 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 5 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 1.1m 9s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 2 N off | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 1 N off | 1.0m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 1 NNE off | 1.0m |
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 3 NE off | 0.9m |
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 8 NE off | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 10 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 10 E cross | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 9 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 10 S on | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 12 SW on | 0.1m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 11 SW on | 0.2m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 10 W cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 8 W cross | 0.5m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 7 WNW cross | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 6 NW cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 6 NNW off | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 7 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 8 NE off | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 6 NNE off | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 2 NNE off | 0.2m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 1 NNE off | 0.3m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 1 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 1 AM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 2 NE off | 0.6m |
About Karang Hawu
Karang Hawu es un reef break con mucho carácter en la costa de Java Occidental que produce olas vivas y de longitud media para surfistas de nivel intermedio. El arrecife genera picos bien definidos que permiten giros pronunciados y alguna que otra sección de barrel con el swell adecuado. Las dramáticas formaciones de roca volcánica que rodean el break lo hacen tan llamativo visualmente como en el agua. Llega preparado para un fondo de arrecife y vigila las rocas expuestas en el interior a medida que baja la marea.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es poco profundo y afilado — las caídas en la sección interior pueden llevarte contra roca volcánica expuesta, especialmente con marea bajando, por lo que los botines son muy recomendables. Una fuerte corriente de resaca corre a lo largo del borde del arrecife y puede arrastrarte hacia las rocas en el lado este del break; estudia bien tu salida antes de remar. Los erizos de mar colonizan la plataforma del arrecife, así que evita apoyar los pies en cualquier zona poco profunda.
Karang Hawu se encuentra a unos 100 km al sur de Yakarta, cerca de Cisolok — toma la carretera costera hacia la zona de playa de Karang Hawu, donde hay aparcamiento junto a la carretera cerca de las formaciones de roca volcánica y varios pequeños warungs. Sal remando desde el canal de arena en el lado oeste de las rocas; evita entrar directamente sobre la plataforma del arrecife, ya que incluso un swell moderado rompe con fuerza sobre ella. Sal por el mismo canal y elige el momento de regresar remando entre series.
Un mid-length thruster (6'4"–7'0") con algo de rocker maneja bien los picos potentes del arrecife con swells estándar de 3–5 pies; sube a una gun de 7'2"–7'6" cuando los sólidos swells del sur lo pongan por encima de la cabeza y el arrecife empiece a mostrar su velocidad. Deja la fish en casa — el fondo de arrecife y la sección interior hueca premian las tablas que pueden proyectarse y liberar rápidamente, no las que flotan.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Karang Hawu vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karang Hawu Best now this spot | 1.8m | 1.8m 12s | 2 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.9m | 1.9m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.9m | 1.9m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 4 km away | 1.9m | 1.9m 13s | 5 off | 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.