Kongs
Also known as: Kong's
The mellow head of the G-Land machine - a long, carveable outside left that runs even on small days before the reef gets serious.
Best time to surf
Dry season Apr-Oct; peak Jun-Aug
Shoulder season: Apr and Oct viable; transition months often glassy/light-wind
The wave
Break type: Reef break (left)
Bottom: Coral reef
Wave direction: Left
Typical wave length: Long - up to ~300m of workable wall/barrel under ideal swell
Ideal swell: SW-SSW Indian Ocean groundswell; rideable from ~3ft, holds well overhead
Ideal wind: E offshore (SE dry-season trades)
Working tide: Surfable low to high; rising tide favoured (low = shallower/heavier)
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 3
Skill level: Experienced (the mellowest G-Land section but still a reef wave)
Options for a mixed group: The entry G-Land section - best for the strongest members before Moneytrees/Speedies; breaks even on small days; no beginner option at the reef
Safety & hazards
Shallow coral reef, sea urchins, strong end-of-section rip, remoteness; jungle/malaria area, monkeys, snakes
Very remote (Alas Purwo NP); camps hold basic first aid; serious cases evac overland/boat to Banyuwangi (~2-3 hr) hospitals
Crowd, access & conditions
Crowd & localism: Medium crowds; boat/camp-charter access only, camp-regulated lineup, low localism
Access & parking: No road access to the break - fast boat from Kuta/Bali (~2 hr) or overland Banyuwangi to Grajagan then boat; camps Bobby's, Joyo's/Yoyo's, Jack's, G-Land Surf Camp
Surf schools & rental: No beginner schools; jungle camps provide guiding, zodiac reef transfers (mid-high tide), board storage and photographers (Bobby's, Joyo's/Yoyo's, Jack's)
Water temp & wetsuit: ~27-29 C year-round; boardshorts + rash vest, reef booties advised
Crowds, access and local conditions change - confirm locally before you paddle out.
Around the break
Facilities: Jungle bungalow surf camps only (restaurant, limited power/wifi); no town or shops
For non-surfers: Alas Purwo NP wildlife (deer, banteng, monkeys, birds), jungle trekking, fishing, snorkeling; Teluk Hijau/Green Bay and Red Island day trips
Location
Nearest hub: G-Land / Grajagan (Java)
-8.7290, 114.3540 (approximate) (outer Plengkung reef)
Live conditions
Today's swell, wind and tide are a runtime layer - check the live sources: G-Land Joyo's/Yoyo's Surf Camp; Surf Indonesia; Surf-Forecast Grajagan Bay
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.