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 G-land, east java with a amazing wave is a paradise for surfer. Situated south coast of Java faces the Indian Ocean, so it is exposed to large swells generated by low pressure systems circling Antarctica, many thousands of kilometers to the south. G-Land is situated on the eastern side of the Bay of Grajagan, so it has a westerly aspect, like at rightangles to the predominant swell direction. As a result, swell wraps around the point and into the eastern side of the bay, producing long, walling left-handers, which peel at a rapid rate along a half kilometer stretch of shallow coral reef, forming perfectly hollow tubes that remain open the whole way.
Although waves at G-Land are suitable for all levels, the accomplish surfer will find here deep barrels with perfect walls reeling down this endless point and score some of the longest rides of their life. These stunning breaks were the stage for the ASP World Championship three years in a row.
G-Land is arguably one of the world’s best left-hander, reputed for its established offshore trade winds. From March to November, the Indian Ocean generates strong swells, providing G-Land with one of the world’s most consistent breaks. There are 7 breaks in G-Land and the 3 most famous ones are Kong, Money Trees and Speedies.
G-Land is also a Mecca for travelling surfers and hungry adventurers from all over the world flock to the Javanese jungle each year between March and November to sample G-Land. During these months the swell is generally constant and flat spells are rare, which makes G-Land one of the worlds most consistent breaks. Although G-Land can be reached overland from Jakarta, travel to Grajagan is best done overland from Bali to Gilamanuk, then catching a ferry to Java and overland again from Banyuangi to Grajagan Village. Java is the most populated island of the archipelago andseat of the capital Jakarta. Java was also home of early humans and on the island were found in 1891 the fossilised remains of the so-called "Java Man", the Pithecanthropus Erectus - nothing to do with contemporary surfers trying to remain upright and "erectus" on their board.
G-Land is offshore between the months of April and September, which also happens to be when the swells are at their largest and most consistent. Since the swells are generated by low pressure systems circling Antarctica, their regularity coincides with the passage of these lows. So, the swell arrive in pulses, each lasting for a couple of days, with a couple of days between each swell. Waves tend to be bigger and better at high tide, so it's best to plan a surf trip for the week following a full or new moon, since this is when the tide is high during the middle of the day. A trip to G-Land can perfectly be combined with a stay in Bali. Although on the island of Java, G-Land is right in front of Bali and campers are picked up at Bali Airport. Bali may no longer be the "last frontier" surf destination it used to be, but it still lies at the heart of the Indonesian surf experience, the quality of its waves and the "Bali Hai" lifestyle attracting surfers from all over the world. Bali has over twenty top-quality breaks on the Southwest and Southeast coasts of the island and around the Bukit Peninsula. Bali is an island of high volcanoes, rice fields, majestic temples and beautiful beaches which has maintained its traditions very well alive, but you will equally find McDonalds, surfshops, cheap restaurants, bars and plenty of nightlife in Kuta.
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