One Palm Point is an Indonesian legend—an 800-meter left-hand barrel located on remote Panaitan Island off the western tip of Java. Named for the single palm tree that marks the lineup, this wave is one of the longest and most perfect tubes in the world. Getting here requires a dedicated boat charter from Jakarta and a multi-day commitment, but for those who make the journey, the reward is mechanical perfection in complete isolation. This is surfing's ultimate treasure hunt.
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Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat charter
One Palm Point works best on a low tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
Offshore wind at One Palm Point blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
One Palm Point wants SSW swell (180° to 225°) between 1.2m and 3.7m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
The main season at One Palm Point is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. 38% May (6/10 consistency)
Fly into CGK, then allow about 0 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $400 USD). Boat charter
One Palm Point is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
38% May (6/10 consistency)
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