Panaitan Island · West Java (Banten) · Indonesia
Fast, hollow left on the south coast of Panaitan in Ujung Kulon National Park, reached only by boat.
For intermediate surfers the best months are April to June: in June about 20 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: June. Local guides: April-October.
Water 28 °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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Apr | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| May | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 29 °C |
| Aug | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 29 °C |
| Sep | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 28 °C |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 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 April to June; in June about 20 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 28 °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 advanced surfers (shallow reef; remote national park).
SW, S swell, NE, E, N wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Napalms (Panaitan) are in the Surf Spoting app.