Kongs
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.5 m | 2.5m 12s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s SW | 6 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SW | 6 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.9m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | 0.1m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.7m | 2.6m SSW | 13s | 1 NE off | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 2.7m | 2.6m SSW | 13s | 1 NNW off | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 2.7m | 2.6m SSW | 13s | 1 NNW off | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 2.7m | 2.6m SSW | 13s | 1 NNE off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.7m | 2.6m SSW | 13s | 2 NE off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 2.6m | 2.6m SSW | 13s | 1 ENE off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 12s | 4 NNE off | 1.2m |
| 7 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 12s | 3 NE off | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 12s | 3 NNE off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.5m | 2.5m SSW | 12s | 2 NNE off | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 2.5m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 1 WNW cross | -0.0m |
| 11 AM | 2.5m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 3 SSW on | -0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 6 S on | -0.3m |
| 1 PM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 7 S on | -0.3m |
| 2 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SW | 12s | 6 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SW | 12s | 6 ENE off | 0.1m |
| 4 PM | 2.3m | 2.1m SW | 12s | 5 NE off | 0.4m |
| 5 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SW | 12s | 2 E off | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SW | 12s | 6 SSE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 7 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 8 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 5 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 9 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 3 E off | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 3 E cross | 0.0m |
About Kongs
Kongs est une section lourde et en forme de quille du récif de G-Land qui se déploie rapidement et durement, créant des barriques épaisses qui mettent au défi même les surfers avancés les plus accomplis. Elle se situe au milieu de l'alignement de G-Land et est connue pour ses décollages abrupts et puissants qui laissent peu de place à l'hésitation ou à l'erreur. La vague peut sembler trompeusement réalisable depuis le chenal, mais elle exige du respect et un positionnement précis pour sortir proprement. Une expérience brute et intense qui incarne tout ce que représente G-Land.
Local knowledge
Kongs se brise sur un récif de corail vivant notoirement peu profond et tranchant — un wipeout ici signifie de sérieuses lacérations et un potentiel d'irritation du récif sur votre dos, vos bras et votre visage. La vague projette une lèvre épaisse et lourde qui peut vous maintenir au fond lors de maintiens à deux vagues, et le courant qui court le long du récif rend le retour au pic après une mauvaise chute un véritable combat. Faites attention au trafic maritime des bateaux de camp et des taxis aquatiques transportant des surfers entre les pics de l'alignement.
G-Land est accessible uniquement par bateau ou via un chemin de jungle à travers le parc national Alas Purwo — la plupart des surfers arrivent par bateau rapide depuis Bali (départ typique de Grajagan ou organisé par les camps de surf à Plengkung). Les trois opérateurs de camp (Bobby's, Joyo's et Wisma Surya) se trouvent juste sur la plage devant l'alignement, rendant la sortie en paddle simple via le chenal. Sortez par le chenal à l'intérieur ; n'essayez pas de sortir par-dessus le récif après une session intense.
Apportez une planche de step-up éprouvée — un thruster à pin arrondi ou à queue carrée de 6'4" à 6'10" qui peut gérer des barriques rapides et puissantes et tenir sur la chute raide. Lors de plus grosses houles (6 pieds+), passez à un gun ; la section Kongs punit les planches qui sont trop petites ou trop lâches lorsque les séries se lèvent et se déploient durement.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Kongs vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongs Best now this spot | 2.7m | 2.6m 13s | 1 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 2.7m | 2.6m 13s | 6 cross | Epic |
| 1 km away | 2.7m | 2.6m 13s | 6 cross | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.7m | 2.6m 13s | 6 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.