For those of you who like the sport of surfing, try testing the waves on the beach Plengkung Banyuwangi. The beach is located at the eastern end of Java Island is one paradise for surfers. Also known as G-Land, you can feel the thrill of riding the waves beaches are stunning. With high waves, large, and extends that Plengkung Beach is known as one of the beaches with the biggest waves in the world.
Banyuwangi Plengkung beach is within the National Park Alas Purwo. The location is located in the southeast of the island of Java, directly facing the Indian Ocean.
The letter "G" in the name of well known beaches designation G-Land has a meaning, namely "Grajagan". Grajagan is the name of a bay is located just west of the beach. Topography Plengkung Coast region surrounded by a beautiful natural tropical forests. In Banyuwangi, there are a number of other attractive beaches that you can visit. Besides Plengkung, the famous one is the Red Island Beach.
Plengkung Beach address: Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi, East Java
Location map: click here
GPS Coordinates: -8.7253683,114.3626556
Waves on the beach Plengkung Banyuwangi
The enormity of the waves on the beach Plengkung Banyuwangi make it into the ranks of "The Seven Giant Waves of Wonder" as one of the largest in the world. Wave height can reach up to 4-6 meters with 7 rolls composite wave formation. These formations can reach a length as far as 2 kilometers. This is why the professional surfers have high interest to ride the waves Plengkung Beach.
Plengkung Coast waves roll in Banyuwangi
This beach is known as one of the best surf spots originated from the story of the expedition foreign surfers who "discovered" the beach Plengkung as one of the surf. In 1972, there were 8 groups of surfers on an expedition to the area Plengkung. This expedition is further divided into two travel route, which passes through land and sea.
Three groups using the boat and the five other groups use a landline. Group travel overland expedition use to bring them up to the village of Grajagan. From this village they walked along the beach about 20 kilometers to reach Plengkung. While the group's struggles sea lanes achieve Plengkung harder. They are to face a shortage of clean water, but eventually landed on the beach Plengkung. This is where they set up camp to review the feasibility of Plengkung beach as a place to surf.
Entrance Alas Purwo National Park in Banyuwangi
Plengkung beach has waves that are always there continuously throughout the year. In the months of April to August, the sea waves reached the highest peak. Not surprisingly Plengkung Beach has five times serve as a surfing activities International scale.
There are four types of waves on the beach Plengkung. The smallest wave surfers refer to as "chickens", then "Speedies", and "monkey trees". Named after the largest wave "Kongs".
Surfing Beach Plengkung
Most large waves usually appear in June, July, and November. In that time span, the height of the waves can reach heights of up to 6 meters and of course the beach is visited by surfers. The surfer beginner can also play with the waves Plengkung Beach Area. There are other spots with relatively big waves, the name Batu Lawang. This spot is suitable to be a place of learning beselancar before trying out the waves at G-Land real.
Waves in Pantai Batu Lawang is called by the name of "twenty-twenty". That is, the surfer takes 20 minutes to reach to the middle with 20 minutes remaining to paddle and enjoy the waves. The beach is very appropriate to try surfing with waves 3-4 meters altitude. Batu Lawang beach can be reached by foot journey of about 20 minutes.
In Indonesia, there are a number of places to surf with waves challenging, for example Nias in North Sumatra, Cimaja beach in Sukabumi, to Bangko-Bangko in Lombok.
Interesting activities on the beach Plengkung
Travelers who come to Plengkung generally do surfing. The surfers are mostly coming from Bali because of the location Plengkung beach can be accessed directly from Kuta Beach Bali by speedboat.
If you do not want to play surfing at the beach Plengkung Banyuwangi, you can enjoy a panoramic view of beautiful beaches. White sand, blue sea water with waves that never broken is a series of fascinating charm.
At a house on stilts at the seashore, you can watch the thrilling action of the surfer writhed and tried to tame the ferocity of the waves Plengkung. The stage house is specifically provided for the audience. You are advised to bring binoculars to enjoy the exciting spectacle.
Plengkung Beach in around Banyuwangi, there are also a number of other beaches that you can visit. For example, Parang Ireng with blue water and white sand brown.
Hotels in Beach Plengkung
No hotel in around Plengkung beach, but you can stay at a "surf camp" that was there. Some of which the most popular are G-Land Surf & Resort, Joyo surf camp, and Bobby's surf camp. The three concept "back to nature" and have international standard facilities.
Bobby G-Land Surf Camp
The trip to the beach Plengkung
Plengkung beach can be reached by land route from Surabaya to Banyuwangi. You can also use air transportation, both from Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Makassar, to Batam, to be able to land at the airport and arrived in Banyuwangi Blimbingsari. Next, you should take a trip to the National Park Alas Purwo.
The journey from Banyuwangi towards Plengkung can be done via two routes. First, the route Banyuwangi - Kalipahit - Pasar Anyar - Pancur. In one post named Pos Pancur, you have to climb the four-wheels drive vehicles because the road conditions are not smooth and almost impassable by ordinary car. By this route, the trip will take about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the beach location.
Second, you can use a landline - sea through Benculuk. From Banyuwangi towards Benculuk is the extent of about 35 kilometers. From Benculuk, you need to go Grajagan and then hire a speed boat to the location of Banyuwangi Plengkung Beach.
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