Surfing Reverse G-Land: The Complete Guide

Reverse G-Land is a point break located in East Java, Indonesia, offering a right-hander along Southeast Asia's tropical lineups. Reverse G-Land is a quality long right reef/point break on the east coast of Java that effectively mirrors the famous G-Land left across the bay. Rated as advanced difficulty with lightly crowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is S (185°), with workable conditions from S to SSW (170°–200°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Reverse G-Land needs a minimum of 1.2m / 4ft to start working and handles swells up to 3m / 10ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the WNW (292°). The full offshore range spans W to NW (262°–322°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid to high tide. Optimal tide range is 0.7m–1.8m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Reverse G-Land runs April, May, June, July, August, September, October (Apr–Oct). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens November, December, January, February, March (Nov–Mar). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 28°C / 82°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is SUB, approximately 3 hours by road.

Access: Long drive to remote south coast

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk

Safety Tips:

Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (7/10). Crowd Level: Typically lightly crowded (4/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*