Ombak Tujuh
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 8s S | 11 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 9s S | 19 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 1.6m 10s S | 29 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.4 m | 1.7m 9s S | 29 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.4 m | 1.6m 11s S | 30 km/h on | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 10s S | 12 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 10s S | 20 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.1m 11s S | 22 km/h on | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 11s S | 29 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 11s S | 26 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 27 km/h on | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 30 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 25 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 19 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 28 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 26 km/h cross | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.0m | 1.6m S | 9s | 21 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 1.6m S | 9s | 19 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 2.0m | 1.6m S | 9s | 19 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 2.0m | 1.7m S | 9s | 17 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 1.7m S | 9s | 16 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 5 AM | 2.0m | 1.7m S | 9s | 14 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 6 AM | 2.0m | 1.8m S | 8s | 11 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 2.0m | 1.8m S | 8s | 12 SE on | 0.3m |
| 8 AM | 2.1m | 1.8m S | 8s | 18 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.1m | 1.8m S | 9s | 19 SE on | 0.0m |
| 10 AM | 2.1m | 1.8m S | 9s | 21 SE on | -0.1m |
| 11 AM | 2.2m | 1.7m S | 9s | 23 SE on | -0.2m |
| 12 PM | 2.3m | 1.6m S | 10s | 29 SE on | -0.2m |
| 1 PM | 2.3m | 1.6m S | 10s | 29 SSE on | -0.1m |
| 2 PM | 2.4m | 1.6m S | 10s | 29 SE on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.4m | 1.7m S | 9s | 29 SE on | 0.1m |
| 4 PM | 2.4m | 1.7m S | 9s | 30 SE on | 0.2m |
| 5 PM | 2.4m | 1.6m S | 10s | 30 SE on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.4m | 1.6m S | 11s | 30 SE on | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 2.4m | 1.5m S | 11s | 27 SE on | 0.2m |
| 8 PM | 2.4m | 1.6m S | 11s | 24 SE on | 0.1m |
| 9 PM | 2.4m | 1.7m S | 9s | 22 SE on | 0.1m |
| 10 PM | 2.4m | 1.7m S | 9s | 19 ESE on | 0.0m |
| 11 PM | 2.4m | 1.9m S | 9s | 16 ESE cross | 0.0m |
About Ombak Tujuh
Ombak Tujuh — meaning 'Seven Waves' — is a powerful, barrelling reef break along Java's remote south coast that draws advanced surfers willing to make the journey. It delivers long, hollow rides with heavy lips, best enjoyed when a solid swell is running. The wave can handle multiple surfers but the crowds are usually thin given the effort required to get here. Come prepared for raw, unforgiving surf and a reef that demands respect.
Local knowledge
The reef is shallow, sharp, and unforgiving — a wipeout on a solid set can drag you across live coral and result in serious lacerations. Watch for strong rip currents that run along the reef edge, particularly on bigger swells, and be aware of sea urchins in the shallower sections near the entry/exit. This is a remote stretch of Java's south coast with no immediate medical facilities, so a reef hit that would be manageable elsewhere can become a real problem out here.
Ombak Tujuh sits on Java's remote southern coastline, and getting there requires a significant overland journey — typically via Pelabuhan Ratu or Cisolok as your base, followed by a rough road transfer (4WD or ojek recommended) and a hike down to the beach. Entry and exit are via a channel on the side of the reef; study the rip lines before paddling out as they can assist your paddle-out but also sweep you into the impact zone if misjudged. There are minimal facilities on-site, so stock up on food and water in the nearest town before making the run.
On standard swell (3–6 ft), a performance shortboard or a slightly longer, thicker step-up (6'2"–6'6") will suit the hollow, powerful walls here. When a serious south swell hits and the wave is pushing 6–8 ft and above, bring a step-up or semi-gun with extra volume and rocker to handle the heavy drops and thick lips.
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Where to go now
Ombak Tujuh vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ombak Tujuh this spot | 2.0m | 1.6m 9s | 21 cross | Fair |
| 17 km away | 2.4m | 1.7m 11s | 36 cross | Poor–Fair |
| 28 km away | 2.3m | 1.7m 10s | 22 on | Fair |
| Karang Hawu Best now 30 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 10s | 15 on | Good |
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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.