West Java & Panaitan Island is one of the best places in Indonesia to find uncrowded, consistent, quality surf….. Panaitan Island has to be one of Indonesia's best kept secrets. The island is part of the Ujung Kulon National Park, located on the south western tip of Java and is literally a wave park full of right and left hand reef breaks.
You will find world class waves such as One Palm Point, a long, fast and hollow left, and Apocalypse, very intense right - as the name suggests!
One Palm Point - is a reef break, marked by a single sentinel palm. It is one of Indonesia's left-hand wonders. Waves here peel perfectly from outside to inside, barrelling the whole way over a shallow bottom that inspires paranoia but creates record-time tube rides. Indeed this is not a place for timid or inexperienced wave riders.
Apocalypse - is a great surprise because it doesn't look like much as you approach it from behind. Paddle into its line up from Just Dreaming and you will discover a feisty wave that peaks, walls, plumes, and fires. The water is quite deep at the take-off point, but a combination of funnelled wave speeds, strong offshore winds and a receptive and stationary reef causes incoming swells to rise fast, hover before hollowing out and then break defiantly.
As well as the great surf out on the ocean, you can also explore the amazing natural jungle on land, which is part of the Ujung Kulon National Park, or climb the famous Krakatoa, a live volcano! Panaitan is home to an isolated population of wild deer, tigers, panthers, snakes and numerous other forms of rare and endangered wildlife.You will eat like a king whilst onboard - 3 huge meals per day are included, as well as countless snacks (chips, dip, fruit, and chocolate). Most clients state that these are the best meals they have ever eaten and guaranteed to keep your energy levels up!
Source from theperfectwave
