Batu Karas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Indonesia – Central Java)
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Surf Break: Batu Karas
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Surf Break: Batu Karas
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Surf Break: Batu Karas
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Surf Break: Batu Karas
| Name: | Batu Karas |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Batu Karas in Central Java is a sheltered beach and point break that has quite reliable surf. Nov-April (Wet Season) provides optimum time of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the south southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the south. Rarely crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Batu Karas Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram describes the range of swells directed at Batu Karas through an averag... (show all text)
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Also see Batu Karas surf quality by season and Batu Karas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Batu Karas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Batu Karas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Keusik Luhur | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Batu Hiu | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Batu Mandi | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Karang Nini | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Loji | 143 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Batu Karas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 5904 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 6203 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Southeast Bering Sea Buoy | 6402 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 6432 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 6456 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Batu Karas: |
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| Closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 264 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 845 mi |
| Third closest tide station | North West Island, Australia | 991 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Trimouille Island, Australia | 993 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Scott Reef, Australia | 1002 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Batu Karas: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 3114 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Lake Mountain (Australia) | 3116 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Buller (Australia) | 3130 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mt Stirling (Australia) | 3132 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Stirling (Australia) | 3132 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Batu Karas: |
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| Closest city location | Sidareja (Indonesia) | 27 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ciamis (Indonesia) | 30 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kawalu (Indonesia) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tasikmalaya (Indonesia) | 33 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Majenang (Indonesia) | 35 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Batu Karas is Tunggul Wulung (Cilacap) Airport (CXP) in Indonesia, which is 60 km (37 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Batu Karas is Penggung (Cirebon) Airport (CBN), also in Indonesia, 111 km (69 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Husein Sastranegara (Bandung) Airport (BDO), also in Indonesia, 139 km (86 miles) away.
