Panaitan (Apocalypse)
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 240°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 82° - 142°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Boat charter required into Panaitan/Ujung Kulon; arrange permits, captain, and overnight logistics from West Java.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Panaitan (Apocalypse)?
Panaitan (Apocalypse) works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Panaitan (Apocalypse)?
Offshore wind at Panaitan (Apocalypse) blows from the ESE (112°). Anything in the 82° to 142° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Panaitan (Apocalypse)?
Panaitan (Apocalypse) wants SW swell (200° to 240°) between 1.5m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Panaitan (Apocalypse)?
The main season at Panaitan (Apocalypse) is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
How do I get to Panaitan (Apocalypse)?
Fly into CGK, then allow about 150 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $150 USD). Boat charter required into Panaitan/Ujung Kulon; arrange permits, captain, and overnight logistics from West Java.
What kind of wave is Panaitan (Apocalypse)?
Panaitan (Apocalypse) is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
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