Watukarung (Pacitan) · East Java · Indonesia
Small bay west of Pacitan with a hollow left on the east side and a slabbing right on the west; it has hosted international pro events.
For intermediate surfers the best months are November to April: in February about 23 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: January to May. Local guides: April-October.
Water 26 °C in September to 30 °C in December: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| May | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 29 °C |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 m | 28 °C |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 26 °C |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 m | 26 °C |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 m | 26 °C |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 m | 27 °C |
| Nov | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °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 November to April; in February about 23 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 26 °C in September to 30 °C in December. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; rocks on entry). Beginners nearby can try Teleng Ria, Pacitan.
SSW, SW, S swell, N, NW, NE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Watu Karung are in the Surf Spoting app.