Cimaja Surf Spots
Cimaja is a fast-breaking, fun right-hander that bowls out for long rippable rides.
Occasionally you’ll find a barrel on hand at low tide, but Cimaja is better known for its long right shoulders in between two river mouths. Surrounded by lush jungle foliage and just a short ride from Jakarta, Cimaja should definitely make the list of breaks you’re looking to score in West Java. Read on to discover what Cimaja has to offer.

Sawarna
Cikembang Point
Karang Cibang Haji
Sunset Beach
Indicators
Cimaja Point
Samudra
Loji Point
Wave type:
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Cimaja Point: Point Break
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Indicators: Point Break
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Karang Cibang Haji: Point Break
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Cikembang Point: Point Break
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Sunset Beach: Beach Break
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Loji Point: Point Break
Wave difficulty:
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Cimaja Point: Intermediate
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Indicators: Experienced
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Karang Cibang Haji: Beginner
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Cikembang Point: Beginner
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Sunset Beach: Beginner
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Loji Point: Intermediate
Wave direction:
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Cimaja Point: Right
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Indicators: Right
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Karang Cibang Haji: Right
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Cikembang Point: Right
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Sunset Beach: Left,Right
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Loji Point: Left
Wave bottom:
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Cimaja Point: Cobblestone
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Indicators: Reef
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Karang Cibang Haji: Sand
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Cikembang Point: Sand
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Sunset Beach: Sand
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Loji Point: Reef
Booties:
Cimaja: Personal preference
Indicators: Yes
Loji: Can be handy
Surfboard type:
Cimaja: Standard shortboard
Indicators: Step up
Loji: Surfboard that paddles well
Crowd factor:
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Cimaja Point: Crowded
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Indicators: Low Crowds
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Karang Cibang Haji: Medium Crowds
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Cikembang Point: Low Crowds
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Sunset Beach: Low Crowds
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Loji Point: Low Crowds
Hazards:
Cimaja: See below
Indicators: See below
Loji: See below
Best swell direction:
Cimaja: SW
Indicators: SW
Loji: SW
Best wind direction:
Cimaja: N
Indicators: N
Loji: ENE
What tide is best:
Cimaja: Long fun walls on high, hollow on low
Indicators: Higher tide
Loji: Lower tide
Best tide movement:
Cimaja: Dead low tide
Indicators: Rising high
Loji: Incoming
Wave consistency:
Cimaja: Consistent
Indicators: Inconsistent
Loji: Extremely fickle (breaks 2-3 times/year)
Best time of year:
Cimaja: March-October
Indicators: May-August
Loji: May-August
Lineup vibe:
Cimaja: Sometimes a bit of a vibe
Indicators: Friendly local chargers
Loji: Surfers with a lot of luck!
Other names for spot:
Cimaja: Cimaja Point
Indicators: Indicators Point
Loji: Loji Point
Most Common hazards
Cimaja: Water quality after heavy rains, sharp shallow rocks and the occasional shark. Crowds can be heavy so use good etiquette and avoid any hassles.
Indicators: Knee deep barnacles, urchins and a patchy shallow reef.
Loji: Pollution from nearby river mouth feed by a large river. Sharks, urchins rips and deflated surf checks.
How do you get in and out of the surf?
Take the channel near the river mouth and work your way towards the peak. You can also take the long trek towards the peak along the boulders and try paddling in from the backside but expect shallow rocks so watch your fins. If your making the walk along the boulders on the beach bring some booties for a bit of extra grip (especially if you are not a rock hopping pro).
What is the beach like?
Considering it’s close proximity to Jakarta, Cimaja tends to attract local crowds, especially on weekends. That being said, the beach is a mix of cobbles and boulders that eventually leads into sand down the end of the point. There are a number of bamboo and palm tree thatched shade structures built up along the point by the local community for people to kick back in and enjoy the view and surfing.
Where should I stay?

Cheapest Price Range – Chill House Cimaja
Chill House Cimaja is budget surf accommodation just a ten-minute walk to the surf at Cimaja Point. The house and cottage provide three bedrooms, a shared kitchen, a large backyard, hammocks, a gazebo, and a pizza oven. If you are looking for something more expensive and beachfront in the area with immediate access to waves check out our other recommendations.

Affordable Price Range – Cimaja Square Hotel & Restaurant
A 3-minute walk from the beach, Cimaja Square is located on the outskirts of the sleepy town of Cimaja. Expect private bungalows constructed of natural materials surrounded by rice paddies and coconut palms. Rooms are simple, clean, and quiet, great for an evening of relaxation after a full day of surfing. Expect peace, quiet, and easy access to surf. Oh, and they have great pizza too!

Mid Price Range – Cimaja Beach Club
Cimaja Beach Club is a family-run, beachfront resort in between the surf spots Indicators and Cimaja Point just 15 minutes from Pelabuhan Ratu. CBC is a fully licensed hotel and restaurant with over ten local staff which service six stylish bungalows catering for surfers and non-surfers for short or long stays. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this little beachside resort surrounded by rice paddies and the ocean.
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Is there food nearby?
There are an abundance of restaurants in the area for a quiet surfing and farming village. Expect fresh seafood just about anywhere you go. About a 7 minute walk from the beach is Bakso Klangenan, known for incredible dumplings with a wide variety of fillings. There’s plenty of places to choose from if you’re sick of chilling in your accommodation so get out and explore!
What else is there to do in the area other than surfing?

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Location
Where is Cimaja?
Cimaja is a small village in the West Javan regency of Sukabumi. About 8 km, or a 15 minute drive, west of Pelabuhan Ratu.
How to get to Cimaja from Jakarta?
The easiest way to get to Cimaja from Jakarta is to organise transport through your accommodation in Cimaja. It’s the most stress free and convenient approach to get you to Cimaja hassle free.