Surf spot

Puncher

Forecast conditions and map view for Puncher in Indonesia, East Java. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Indonesia, East Java
Coordinates: -8.2794, 111.0745

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.4
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	11.2	10.9	10.8	10.3	13.2	13.6	13.8	14.1	14.1	14.1	13.9	13.8	13.6	13.3	13	12.8	12.6	12.4	12.3	12.3	12.3	12.2	12.2	12.3	12.3	11.9	11.9	11.9	12	11.9	12	11.9	11.9	11.8	11.8	12.3	11.6	12.1	12.2	12.2	11.8	11.6	11.3	11.3	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.3	10.2	10.3	10.1	9.6	8.9	8.3	8.2	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	626	554	484	359	870	971	1083	1204	1308	1366	1405	1394	1326	1268	1169	1085	998	889	814	749	645	743	719	699	699	713	713	707	614	609	597	609	604	731	737	640	424	807	853	873	890	884	857	820	779	730	683	632	582	565	504	378	268	185	169	366
Wind speed (km/h)	8.6	7.9	12	17.3	20.8	16.7	10	8	6.6	8	12.1	18.6	21.5	17.7	10.6	9.3	8.3	8.3	13.6	21.1	26.2	19.5	12	7.6	8.8	11.9	11.6	17.9	21.3	21.7	11.2	9.2	8.3	8.6	11.2	19.4	27.8	15	9	8.6	8	8.2	11.6	20.7	23.6	14.3	9.4	8.4	7.3	7.3	10	20.5	21.8	17.1	8.2	7.6
Wind direction	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross	ECross	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ECross-on

Puncher is a surf spot in East Java, Indonesia, known among surfers as a reef break with a powerful, hollow wave when conditions line up. It’s typically a spot for more experienced surfers rather than beginners, because the wave can be fast, shallow, and heavy over reef.

Typical characteristics

Wave type: Reef break
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Wave style: Fast, hollow, and punchy
Best conditions: Usually works best with the right swell direction, light winds, and a favorable tide
Hazards: Shallow reef, strong power, potential for injury on low tide

What it’s like

Puncher is the kind of surf spot that can deliver clean, critical sections and rewarding barrels when the swell is right. Because it’s in East Java, conditions are often influenced by seasonal Indian Ocean swells and local wind patterns, which can produce excellent surf during the right months.

Good to know

Check local knowledge before surfing
Reef booties may be useful depending on the bottom and your comfort level
Respect local etiquette and watch the set waves before paddling out