THE POINT at Batu Karas

Righthand pointbreak that rolls through a sand bottom bay in front of the hotel for up to 400 metres.

The takeoff is up to you: fast and hollow beyond the point, or slow and easy at the shoulder section. After takeoff the wave mellows out with workable walls through to the far end of Batu Karas bay. This second section is a 'longboard heaven' and ideal for beginners.

 

Best time: Mar, Apr, May. In this peak season the line-up can vary from empty to up to 20 surfers in the water.

THE REEF at Batu Karas

Righthander with an easy takeoff that leads into fast walls unraveling over a lava reef.

This spot can turn on some real quality with down-the-line speed and barrels on offer in the right conditions. Breaks from waist high to overhead. Best time: Nov, Dec, Mar, April.

 

There's also beachbreaks nearby, and 40 mins drive from Batu karas is a lefthand barrelly reefbreak that works on small swells and is offshore with the SE tradewinds from June-Sept.

When to GO ?

Dec, Jan, Feb: all-day offshore winds but inconsistent swell. Swell direction and winds are best for The Reef.

 

Mar, Apr, May: offshore winds, medium-sized swells (waist to head high with the occasional bigger day). This is the best time to surf in the area because the conditions are usually good for both The Reef and The Point.

June, July, Aug, Sept: larger consistent swells (waist high to overhead), cross-shore winds at The Point, although some inside sections of The Point can be protected from the winds.

Oct, Nov: offshore winds, small swells. Uncrowded!