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West Java ... a place of wild jungles, volcanoes, terraced rice fields, deserted beaches, diverse culture and people and of course many world class waves. West Java is known throughout Indonesia for it’s lush forests and extensive highlands and is one of the most beautiful places on earth .

This area remains relatively unknown to mainstream tourism but just like much of Indonesia's surfing area's it is gaining popularity amongst traveling surfers in search for the perfect waves. West Java has one big bonus, it offers a variety of uncrowded surfing options allowing you to get maximum surf time from your trip.

West Java has three main surf areas starting with  Pelabuhan Ratu , Ujung Genteng and the exotic perfection of Panaitan Island .

The most accessible of these areas is the seaside resort / fishing village of Pelabuhan Ratu. With it's village atmosphere and friendly locals, it has many excellent surfing options to suit all levels of surfer and is also a good starting point for a trip to the incredibly stunning area of Ujung Genteng which has a array of great uncrowded reef breaks.

For the surfer looking for grinding world class reef breaks and the ultimate adventure in surf travel then look no further than Panaitan Island - one of the most exotic and perfect wave havens in Indonesia .

West Java is a fascinating area of Indonesia - a true paradise of unspoilt natural beauty and any visit to this amazing place will leave you with many unforgettable memories. Any surfer wanting to experience the adventurous wild side of Indonesia and escape from the main tourist areas then West Java is an experience for any surfer.

As with most areas of Indonesia, West Java gets the best surf conditions during the months March through to October. Depending on where you decide to travel you have breaks which will suit you depending on your budget and your surfing ability. The West Java area is relatively uncrowded and you will definitely get to experience that Indo perfection!  The waves in West Java are really quite under-rated and offer some of the best waves in Indo. Like any surf conditions, it's just a matter of timing. Want to know what the swells doing? Click here for more info   Checkout our reviews and photo gallery

Big deep barrels, fast forming walls and good length of rides is what greets you on your suf trip to West Java. You'll be surfing the area of Panaitan Island and surrounding islands. The waves range from fun hotdogging waves to challenging and uncrowded. Most of the breaks in this area can only be reached by boat, so this is certainly the best way to surf the area. Just Dreaming will put you in the line up at the best locations at the time of your trip.   Checkout our Yacht packages in West Java

Checkout the mechanical left hand wave of One Palm Point on Panitian Island. If you like long barrels then this place is for you.    Checkout our Videos for West Java