Cisolok surf

Cisolok

Intermediate
Point break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Java now Pancer Door Epic · 2.0m @ 13s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.4m
Swell
1.4m
12s · SSW
Period
12s
Wind
2 km/h
ESE · gust 15
Cross-shore
Water
29°C
Air
28°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 1:00 PM -0.1m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.4 m
1.4m 12s SSW
2 km/h off
1.2m
9 AM 1.4 m
1.4m 12s SSW
2 km/h cross
0.5m
12 PM 1.4 m
1.4m 12s SSW
6 km/h on
-0.1m
3 PM 1.4 m
1.4m 12s SSW
0 km/h off
0.1m
6 PM 1.4 m
1.3m 11s SSW
4 km/h off
0.6m
Best session today
2 PM–4 PM
Offshore 1.4m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 15 30 9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM

Tide

Low 1:00 PM · -0.1m High 6:00 PM · 0.6m Low 11:00 PM · 0.1m High 6:00 AM · 1.3m
L 1 PM H 6 PM L 11 PM H 6 AM L 1 PM H 7 PM L 12 AM H 7 AM 9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Sun, Jun 14 Best
1.4–1.4m
Mon, Jun 15
1.2–1.4m
Tue, Jun 16
1.0–1.2m
Wed, Jun 17
1.1–1.2m
Thu, Jun 18
0.9–1.1m
Fri, Jun 19
0.9–0.9m
Sat, Jun 20
0.9–1.1m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
9 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 2 ESE cross 0.5m
10 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 5 S on 0.2m
11 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 9 SSW on 0.0m
12 PM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 6 SW on -0.1m
1 PM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 7 WNW cross -0.1m
2 PM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 2 ENE off -0.1m
3 PM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 0 ENE off 0.1m
4 PM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 12s 4 NNW off 0.3m
5 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 12s 6 NNE off 0.5m
6 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 4 NNE off 0.6m
7 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 2 NNE off 0.6m
8 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 3 NE off 0.5m
9 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 3 NE off 0.4m
10 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 4 NE off 0.2m
11 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 1 NNE off 0.1m
12 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 3 NW off 0.1m
1 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 4 WNW cross 0.3m
2 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 11s 3 E cross 0.4m
3 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 11s 6 NE off 0.7m
4 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 11s 2 N off 1.0m
5 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 11s 3 N off 1.2m
6 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 11s 1 N off 1.3m
7 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 11s 3 NNW off 1.2m
8 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 11s 0 N off 1.1m

About Cisolok

Cisolok est un point break amusant près de la pointe ouest de Java, produisant des vagues déroulantes et exploitables qui conviennent bien aux surfeurs intermédiaires. La vague s'enroule autour du point pour créer une face cohérente et alignée avec de la place pour enchaîner les virages sur une distance raisonnable. Ce n'est pas la vague la plus puissante de l'île, mais sa prévisibilité et sa forme en font un spot de session satisfaisant. La région environnante est luxuriante et relativement calme, ajoutant à son attrait décontracté.

Local knowledge

Hazards

La section intérieure est peu profonde à marée basse, avec des rochers submergés et des coraux vivants éparpillés près du point qui peuvent causer de mauvaises coupures lors d'une chute — des chaussons de reef valent la peine d'être emportés. Un courant modéré longe le point et peut vous éloigner de la zone d'entrée, donc surveillez régulièrement votre position. Des oursins se cachent dans les bassins rocheux peu profonds autour de l'entrée ; déplacez vos pieds et faites attention à où vous vous tenez.

Getting there

Cisolok est accessible par la route côtière à l'ouest de Pelabuhan Ratu — suivez les panneaux en direction du village de Cisolok et cherchez le chemin menant au point, où vous pouvez vous garer près du warung à l'extrémité du cap. L'entrée se fait sur les rochers à la pointe du point ; chronométrez-le avec les séries, entrez pendant une accalmie et pagayez directement au-delà de la zone d'impact. Sortez de la même manière ou prenez une vague dans la section intérieure sablonneuse lorsque la marée le permet.

Board

Un mid-length ou un shortboard polyvalent d'environ 6'4"–6'8" est le bon choix ici — assez long pour attraper la vague tôt sur le point, mais avec suffisamment de rocker pour passer les sections intérieures plus puissantes. Lors des jours plus petits et mous, un fish ou un hybride aidera à générer de la vitesse et à garder la session amusante.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Cisolok vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Cisolok Best now
this spot
1.4m
1.4m 12s
2 cross
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1.4m 12s
3 cross
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2 km away
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1.4m 12s
3 cross
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4 km away
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1.4m 12s
3 cross
Epic

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Surfing in Java

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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.