Sawarna
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 2 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 7 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 1 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 7 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 1 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 2 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 4 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 4 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 1 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 1 N off | 0.7m |
| 2 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 5 N off | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 8 N off | 1.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 8 N off | 1.0m |
| 5 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 8 NNE off | 0.9m |
| 6 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 7 NNE off | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 9 NE off | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 9 ENE off | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 8 E cross | 0.2m |
| 10 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 3 S on | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 9 SSW on | 0.1m |
| 1 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 12 S on | 0.2m |
| 2 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 16 S on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 15 S on | 0.5m |
| 4 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 14 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 9 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.2m |
| 11 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.3m |
About Sawarna
Sawarna es un reef break de paisaje impresionante en la remota costa sur de Java Occidental, que ofrece olas divertidas y bien formadas para surfistas de nivel intermedio dispuestos a recorrer el camino hasta allí. El aislamiento relativo del lugar mantiene el lineup sin aglomeraciones, y las playas y la jungla circundantes añaden un espíritu de aventura al viaje. Las olas van de juguetona a potentes según el tamaño del swell, con izquierdas y derechas disponibles a lo largo del break. Es un destino que recompensa al viajero con olas de calidad y un ambiente alejado de las rutas turísticas habituales.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es poco profundo y afilado con marea baja — una caída en la sección equivocada puede traducirse en un feo rasguño de coral, por lo que vale la pena considerar el uso de botines. Los erizos de mar se esconden en las grietas del arrecife alrededor de la zona de entrada y salida, y el shore break de la costa sur puede ser engañosamente poderoso; durante swells más grandes se forman corrientes de resaca a lo largo de los bordes del arrecife que hay que estudiar con atención antes de salir remando.
Sawarna se encuentra a unos 60 km al sur de Rangkasbitung, en la provincia de Banten — el tramo final es una carretera sinuosa y a veces en mal estado que atraviesa aldeas en medio de la jungla, por lo que se recomienda encarecidamente una moto o un vehículo 4WD. Aparca cerca del puente del pueblo de Sawarna (Jembatan Gantung), cruza el puente colgante de cuerdas a pie y sigue el sendero costero pasando las formaciones rocosas de Tanjung Layar hasta llegar al break. Sal remando desde el canal de arena en el lado norte del arrecife para evitar las secciones de coral más afiladas en la entrada.
Una shortboard versátil o un mid-length (6'4"–7'0") cubre la mayoría de las condiciones aquí — algo con bastante volumen maneja bien los despegues potentes y a veces impredecibles. Sube a una shortboard de rendimiento con un setup de thruster cuando los sólidos swells del sur empujen las olas por encima de la cabeza y las hagan más huecas; en los días de olas más pequeñas y suaves, una fish o una hybrid sacará el máximo partido a las secciones más juguetonas.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Sawarna vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawarna Best now this spot | 2.4m | 2.4m 12s | 4 off | Epic |
| 17 km away | 1.8m | 1.8m 12s | 8 off | Epic |
| 19 km away | 1.8m | 1.8m 12s | 8 off | Epic |
| 19 km away | 1.8m | 1.8m 12s | 8 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.