10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Panaitan (Apocalypse), West Java / Sunda Strait, Indonesia
Apocalypse is an epic tubing left reef break on Panaitan Island in the Sunda Strait, accessible only by boat charter from the Java coast. When a solid SW swell hits this remote island, the wave produces unforgettable barrel rides over shallow reef in a pristine tropical setting. The isolation and boat-access-only nature of the break means uncrowded sessions in one of Indonesia's wildest coastal environments, with the Ujung Kulon National Park as the stunning backdrop.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 73/100 (Good)
Fair recommendation: Panaitan (Apocalypse) has 4 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 204° is 16° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 147° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 82°-142°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Panaitan (Apocalypse). Either swell direction (204°), size (1.1m), or wind (18 km/h from 147°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 204° (SSW) at 16s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 207° is 13° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.8m from ideal 2.3m.
Good period: 17s is 121% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Moderate offshore: 11 km/h from 106° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Panaitan (Apocalypse). 1.5m swell from 207° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 17s period
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.6m from ideal 2.3m.
Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 128° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Panaitan (Apocalypse). 1.6m swell from 204° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 204° (SSW) at 16s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 144° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 82°-142°.
Surfable but not special at Panaitan (Apocalypse). The 1.6m swell from 204° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 202° is 18° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate offshore: 18 km/h from 134° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Panaitan (Apocalypse). 1.5m swell from 202° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 27° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 1.4m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 18 km/h from 138° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Panaitan (Apocalypse). The 1.4m swell from 193° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 28° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 137° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at Panaitan (Apocalypse). The 1.6m swell from 192° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 17s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 188° is 32° off optimal 220°, barely within workable range 200°-240°.
Too small: 1.3m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 133° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Surfable but not special at Panaitan (Apocalypse). The 1.3m swell from 188° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 188° (S) at 17s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 186° is 34° off optimal 220°, barely within workable range 200°-240°.
Marginal size: 1.9m is 0.4m from ideal 2.3m.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 135° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Panaitan (Apocalypse). 1.9m swell from 186° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 186° (S) at 16s period
Good alignment: Swell from 213° is 7° off optimal 220°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Strong offshore: 21 km/h from 140° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Panaitan (Apocalypse). Either swell direction (213°), size (0.7m), or wind (21 km/h from 140°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 16s period
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