Batu Karas
Pantai Batu Karas
The best bay in West Java for beginner surfers, with long, gentle waves, surf schools and a cluster of backpacker shops.
Batu Karas is a fishing-village bay about 30 km west of Pangandaran. A headland blocks the big waves and creates long, gentle right-hand breaks, which are considered among Indonesia's best surf spots for beginners. The beach offers surfboard rentals and coaching lessons. The village is a relaxed collection of guesthouses and cafés, quieter than Pangandaran town. It can be combined with Green Canyon on the same day trip. The far side of the bay has calm water suitable for swimming.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh)
- Batu Hiu
- Madasari Beach
- Citumang
- Santirah River Tubing
- Pasir Putih Beach
- Pangandaran Beach (West Beach)
- Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve