Moneytrees
Also known as: Money Trees
G-Land's signature section - the clean, long, barreling left that made Grajagan famous; the main event and the main crowd.
Best time to surf
Dry season Apr-Oct; peak Jun-Aug
Shoulder season: Apr and Oct viable; transition months can be glassy
The wave
Break type: Reef break (left)
Bottom: Coral reef
Wave direction: Left
Typical wave length: Long - clean barrels/walls peeling up to ~300m
Ideal swell: SW-SSW groundswell; best mid-size to ~8ft, clean and long
Ideal wind: E offshore (SE trades)
Working tide: Avoid low tide (exposed reef); best mid-to-high, rising
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 4
Skill level: Experienced
Options for a mixed group: The prime, most-surfed takeoff - core session for advanced members; reached via the rip off Kongs; not for improvers
Safety & hazards
Shallow coral (exposed at low tide), sea urchins, hollow barrels/hold-downs, 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 - the busiest section; boat/camp access, camp-regulated, 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)
-8.7304, 114.3526 (approximate) (central 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; Bobby's G-Land Surf Camp; Surf Indonesia
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.