Launching Pad
Also known as: Launching Pads
The heavy link between Moneytrees and Speedies - a steep backdoor barrel that launches into the fastest reef in Grajagan on the right swell.
Best time to surf
Dry season Apr-Oct; peak Jun-Aug
Shoulder season: Swell-dependent; best mid-season on bigger pulses
The wave
Break type: Reef break (left)
Bottom: Coral reef
Wave direction: Left
Typical wave length: Steep barreling takeoff connecting into Speedies; ~70m link section, longer when it joins up
Ideal swell: SW-SSW groundswell; best double-overhead+ to connect into Speedies
Ideal wind: E offshore (SE trades)
Working tide: Mid-to-high favoured; low is shallow and heavy over the reef
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 4 (5 on connecting big-swell days)
Skill level: Experienced/expert
Options for a mixed group: A heavy intermediate-to-expert link section for strong barrel riders; steps up from Moneytrees toward Speedies, not for improvers
Safety & hazards
Shallow coral, steep backdoor takeoffs, hold-downs, sea urchins, remoteness; jungle/malaria area
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 access, low localism, draws pros on size
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)
-8.7315, 114.3505 (approximate) (between Moneytrees and Speedies; interpolated)
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; Stormrider
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.