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Batu Karas

Batu Karas, West Java, Indonesia-7.748° 108.502°
Levels 2-5

A right point over a sandy bottom with rock on Java's south coast. Wannasurf rates it a regional classic for all surfers, with fun rather than heavy power and rides that run long (150-300m), up to 300-500m on a good day. It works from 1-1.5m of south to east swell and holds big swell, with low to mid tide best on the push.

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Advanced details

The granular read for surfers who want it.

Wave type
Point break
Bottom
sand+rock
Direction
right
Best swell
S,SE,E
Best wind
N,NW,W,SW,NE
Best tide
low-mid

Next 7 days

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Surf outlook

We don't have a forecast outlook for Batu Karas yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.

Live conditions

We don't have a current forecast for Batu Karas. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.

Surf Snapshot

Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.

Oct
Consistency this monthEstimated
Flat
Beginner safety
Manageable
Crowd
Quiet
Recommended boardsLongboardfunboardShortboard
Year-round consistency
Oct: Flat consistencyTap a month

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Rated for Levels 2-5 · Best at Level 3.

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Beginner notes

Graded from Level 2: a rare Indonesian wave that wannasurf rates for all surfers, fun rather than powerful, over sand with rock. It holds big swell, so stay out of it on big days, and mind the rocks.

Hazards

  • rocks

Camps near Batu Karas

JavaCove Beach Hotel

$$
Batu Karas, West Java, Indonesia
No reviews yetLevels 1-4
No signal yet
Stay on siteSelf-guided
Oct · Flat consistency · — · Levels 1-4
Longboard · funboard
From US$350 / week
Batu Karas, West Java
Surf Batukaras

Surf Batukaras

$
Batu Karas, West Java, Indonesia
Photo: published by the camp
No reviews yetLevels 1-4
No signal yet
Surf lessonsLessons only
Oct · Flat consistency · — · Levels 1-4
Longboard · funboard
From US$150 / week

Best months to surf here

In-season months for Java, from our editors’ season calendar.

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How this spot is sourced

Cross-checked against 1 source, last checked October 2026.

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