Batu Karas surf break

Batu Karas surfForecast / Java – Central / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 WIB
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Batu Karas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Batu Karas sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Batu Karas this week:

The surf forecast for Batu Karas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Batu Karas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Batu Karas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.8
SE
8
0.9
SW
17
2.2
SE
8
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
511
643
565
696
1006
875
940
940
953
681
621
458
336
299
149
199
383
424
687
739
763
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
SE
15
SE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
E
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
9:53AM1.87m
10:54PM1.17m
10:40AM1.76m
11:44PM1.15m
11:29AM1.60m
00:42AM1.15m
12:24PM1.42m
1:49AM1.17m
1:30PM1.24m
3:04AM1.22m
2:57PM1.10m
4:13AM1.30m
4:35PM1.03m
Low Tide
4:50PM0.00m
4:10AM0.42m
5:37PM0.11m
5:03AM0.50m
6:27PM0.23m
6:08AM0.61m
7:21PM0.35m
7:34AM0.69m
8:20PM0.46m
9:20AM0.69m
9:22PM0.53m
10:55AM0.61m
10:22PM0.58m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5
1
2
2
1
3
3
7
9
3
3
1
2
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
26
32
33
32
32
31
32
32
32
31
32
31
30
31
30
30
29
28
28
29
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SE
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
476
467
332
696
1006
875
940
940
953
681
621
458
336
299
52
108
196
424
515
739
763
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
S
12
0.6
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
8
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
22
Energy kJ
511
643
565
330
35
84
41
78
86
56
71
62
38
44
149
199
130
94
50
4
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.2
W
8
0.2
S
13
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.6
S
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.2
S
12
0.4
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
SW
20
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
15
5
14
32
21
71
46
11
20
9
9
18
30
19
63
50
97
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.7
SE
6
0.8
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
9
9
39
62
383
418
687
596
392
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
6
0
0
0
0
0
25
0
6
230
0
6
0
0
8
18
606
25
230
519
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Central Java
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Batu Karas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Batu Karas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Batu Karas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Batu Karas surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Batu Karas) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Batu Karas may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Batu Karas is 43 km (27 miles) from the city of Sidareja. If you plan a holiday in Central Java, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sidareja. Sidareja has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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