Sawarna · West Java (Banten) · Indonesia
Left point and beach peaks at Ciantir beach in Sawarna village on Banten's south coast, a long left when the swell lines up.
For intermediate surfers the best months are all year: in April about 28 days have rideable waves and 19 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in February to April, November. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: May to July. Local guides: April-October.
Water 27 °C in September to 30 °C in May: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 8 | 9 | 1.5 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 26 | 10 | 16 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 26 | 8 | 14 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 28 | 19 | 14 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| May | 26 | 17 | 11 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 27 | 17 | 6 | 1.7 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 27 | 8 | 5 | 1.7 m | 28 °C |
| Aug | 24 | 7 | 5 | 1.7 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1.7 m | 27 °C |
| Oct | 24 | 8 | 5 | 1.6 m | 28 °C |
| Nov | 25 | 11 | 16 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 28 | 9 | 11 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers all year; in April about 28 days a month have rideable waves and 19 are good or better. For beginners February to April, November. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 27 °C in September to 30 °C in May. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips).
SW, W, S swell, NE, N, E wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Sawarna (Ciantir) are in the Surf Spoting app.