Batu Karas Beach, The Best Spot For Surfing In Pengandaran

Batu Karas Beach is a favorite spot for surfers from around the world. What make it be loved by surfer is because the wave of water is high. That is why Batu Karas often to be recommended as comfortable surfing area for both amateur and professional surfers. Asides that, the beach is closer to Jakarta compared by Nias and Bali which are popular and favorite place for surfers. Are you ready to surf now? Lets go there.

Location of Batu Karas Beach

Batu Karas Beach is situated at Cijulang sub-district, West Java and it can be reached around 8 – 10 hours from Jakarta. The location of Batu Karas Beach is close to Pengandaran Beach which is can be reached around 45 minutes and also close to Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh) Ciamis. To reach Batu Karas Beach, you only need to direct your vehicles to Pengandaran because both beaches are quite close. After arrive at Pengandaran, go directly to Cijulang and there you will find so many signposts to take you to Batu Karas beach.

The distance between Pengandaran and Batu Karas is about 40 km and you can arrive there around an hour. If you decide to take public transportation, you can take a bus to Pengandaran. From Pengandaran Terminal, continue it by taking minibus to Cijulang. Next, you have to rent taxi motorcycle or ojek to Batu Karas by paying around IDR30k.

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Time to surf at Batu Karas Beach

As you arrive there, you may meet professional surfers showing off their action to conquer the big wave. What make the beach becomes the paradise for surfers? The reason is because you can challenge the scroll of wave and surf with high quality of wave. Because the beauty of wave, lot of people consider Batu Karas Beach as a small Bali in West Java. The stretch of black sand and the unstoppable of wave would break the rocks. Those are a special characteristic of the beach that make people love to visit.

Both local and international surfers admit that the wave in Batu Karas Beach is truly amazing and suitable for a great surfing. For surfer, Batu Karas Beach is so familiar. Not only having more flat contour compared by other beaches in that area, but there is a small bay there. That is mean surfers will not be bothered by pedaled from the start point of wave.

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Actually, there are many spot for surfing. For a beginner, you can try Legok Pari where the location is in front of Java Cove Hotel . This is the most popular spot for an amateur because the wave is not too high and it will be safer to learn how to surf. If you don't bring any equipment, you don’t have to worry because you can rent surfing equipment at Batu Karas Beach. Even, you can hire an instructor you teach you how to surf.

For a professional surfer, you can try Bulak Pendak because this is favorite spot in Batu Karas. The current of waves creating a long wall and high wave. However, you have to rent a boat to go this spot by paying IDR200k.

Other activities at Batu Karas Beach

Beside popular for surfing, you also can do other activities here, such as swimming and fishing. There is one spot for recommendation to fish. You can walk to Batu Payung where located at the west of the beach. To go there, you need to rent a boat around the beach.

If you aren’t interested to do both, you still have something to do, like water sport, jetski, surrounding the beach by horse-drawn carriage, and banana boat to raise your adrenalin. If you like camping and hiking, you can ask help to local resident to take you to Karang Nunggal beach. This is an isolated beach with picturesque scenic view and having high rocks.

Accomodation at Batu Karas Beach

Actually, the region of Batu Karas is relatively quiter, natural, and more scenic compared by Pengandaran Beach. This place can be an alternative place for a newlywed to spend the honeymoon with tranquility ambience. Besides that, the atmosphere is suitable for you who want to spend the time in a quiet place while enjoying the beach and nature.

 

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There are many hotel near Batu Karas Beach with affordable prices. If you want to stay longer and want to learn how to surf at Batu Karas Beach, you can stay in Sunrise Resort, Hotel Hi & Low, and Java Cove Beach.

If you love seafood cuisine, Batu Karas is a perfect place and worth to visit as well because most of local residents are fisherman and it will be easier for you to find fresh fishes, crabs, and squids. Thus, after tired exploring and surfing at Batu Karas Beach, you can drop by to taste seafood at the food stalls.

Tips to learn surfing for beginner at Batu Karas Beach

1.      As you arrive, you are suggested to look a local instructor. He will teach you how to surf and explaining the basic surfing.

2.      The broken waves at the front is the first point, tend to be quicker and known as serious wave because this is exist at the shallow and rocky area. You aren’t suggested to surf at the first point because it is dangerous for you and other surfers.

3.      Next, you can move over to the back. The wave is quicker, softer and not dangerous at the second point and ect. If you are still confuse about first and second point, do not hesitate to ask to the instructor.

4.      Do not block other surfer’s way and watch out the line up of surfboard because it is easier to guess the line up of wave in Batu Karas Beach. 

Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh in West Java, Worth to Visit

Green Canyon is a term to refer to tourist destination Cukang Taneuh in West Java, Indonesia. It is Indonesian version of Grand Canyon. The popularity of this spot has been spreading not only for local tourists but also foreign tourists. They feel so curious to visit Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh. If you don’t like to take a long queue, it is so much better if you don’t come on weekend because this place will be so crowed.

But, if you only can come on weekend or holiday, in the morning is the best choice. Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh is open from 07.30 to 16.00. If you don’t want to feel regret, please don’t come on rainy season because this place will be closed for public. The tide of water is higher and it is not safe to explore the river.

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Location

Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh lies at Cijulang sub-district, Pangandaran Regency, West Java, Indonesia. If you start your journey from Jakarta, you can ride a car through Bandung toward Tasikmalaya. From Tasikmalaya, there are two routes you can choose. First, you can take east direction toward Tasik City – Ciamis – Banjar City – Pangandaran – Parigi – Cijulang. It is around 170 km. 

The second route, you can take south direction through Tasik City – Cipatujah – Cikalong – Cimanuk – Cijulang and it takes around 60 km. Although the second route is shorter but the traffic is crowed by trucks and this is make the road become dusty. However, if you start your journey from Central Java, you can take a route from Purworejo – Kebumen – Wangon – Banjar – Pangandaran – Caimis.

Accommodations

When you come to Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh, you need to prepare enough money because there is no ATM. Motor boat is the only one transportation to Green Canyon which is takes around 20 minutes. The rate to hire a motor boat is IDR125.000 or US$15 for 6 passengers. Along the trip, you will meet snakes, lizard and many wild animals. If you want to have fun here, you are also suggested to bring other clothes because you may want to swim. Besides that, bring resistant water camera to record your experiences.

When you spend your time in Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh, you don’t need to worry about life jacket because the operators provide you. If you are hungry, there are food stalks you can visit. They offer you local dishes which are delicious enough to taste. If you like to spend your time longer to explore this area, you can stay in some hotels or lodges. The rates are varying and depending to your budget. 

There are some lodges you can stay overnight, such as Panti Batu Karas. It takes around 15 minutes from Green Canyong Cukang Taneuh. Besides that, there is Bonsai Bungalow. The rate is IDR300.000 or US$31 per night. The facilities are included AC, bathroom, and breakfast. If you have enough budgets, you can stay in Java Cove Beach Hotel which is rated around IDR500.000 – IDR1.250.000 or US$51 – US$129. The facilities are included TV cable, hot water, AC and breakfast.

Activities

Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh offers you beautiful scenery. The rocks are covered by algae and you will enjoy natural beauty along Cijulang River. The river is flanked by two hills and dense of trees. It is no wonder if the atmosphere along the river becomes shady and challenging. The current of Cijulang River will penetrate the caves which are decorated by amazing stalactites and stalagmites that becomes home for bats. Inside the caves, there are small waterfalls which is make you experiences the sensation. If you want to swim, you can jump into the water and swim together with fishes, cool and clear water.