West Java · Indonesia
Surfing Apocalypses
A reef break in West Java, Indonesia, for pro surfers.
- TypeReef Break
- LevelPro
- Size4-10 ft
- Best monthsMay-Sep
- Crowd1/5
The wave
Apocalypses is a right on Panaitan Island, on the opposite side to One Palm Point. It runs down its own coral shelf with very fast walls and sudden square barrels over shallow reef.
It needs the same conditions: solid SW swell, SE trades and a boat. Because of its angle it sometimes works when One Palm isn't quite right, so charters often anchor between the two and decide in the morning. The rides are shorter than One Palm but hit harder on the drop.
It's inside a national park with no facilities and no rescue apart from your own boat. Experts only, with booties.
-6.62, 105.24 · SW swell, SE trades · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Apocalypses
Apocalypses is at its best from May to September. Conditions it likes: SW swell, SE trades. This is how the year looks across Java:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| April to May | Good | Early season glass, camps opening and few people |
| June to August | Prime | G-Land at full power with all-day offshores |
| September to October | Good | Still world-class; camps wind down and deals appear |
| November to March | Avoid | Wet season: G-Land camps closed, west coast blown and brown |
Waves near Apocalypses
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Palm Point | West Java | Reef Break | Pro | 3 km |
| Sawarna (Ciantir) | West Java | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 124 km |
| Loji | West Java | Beach Break | Intermediate | 147 km |
| Cimaja | West Java | Point Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 147 km |
| Turtles | West Java | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 152 km |
| Ombak Tujuh | West Java | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 154 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around West Java
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the West Java surf guide →
A week here costs from about $683 with flights from Europe, or around $1,212 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $1,000 →
Apocalypses: common questions
When is the best time to surf Apocalypses?
Apocalypses works best from May to September. Ideal conditions: SW swell, SE trades.
Is Apocalypses good for beginners?
No. Apocalypses is a wave for pro surfers.
How crowded is Apocalypses?
Apocalypses is usually empty: 1 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Apocalypses?
Apocalypses is in West Java, in the Java region of Indonesia (-6.62, 105.24). The nearest wave we cover is One Palm Point, about 3 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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