Pasauran (Banten)

Pasauran is a left-hand A-frame reef-coral break located between Anyer and Carita on the Banten coast of Java. Access is described as easy and very close to the road (instant access within about a 5-minute walk). The wave is typically short and punchy, with hollow peaks that can become longer on good days. It works best when SW (West/Southwest) swells are paired with offshore E/NE winds. Sources report it starts working around 1.5–2 m and can hold up to about 3 m+ (roughly 10 ft+ on bigger days). Wave direction is consistently listed as left, and ride lengths are described as normally under 50 m, stretching to around 50–150 m on better conditions. For timing, mid tide and falling-tide conditions are repeatedly noted as favorable, and the reef is described as more hazardous at low tide due to shallow reef/coral. Skill level is reported primarily as intermediate, with additional guidance that intermediates and above get the most from the spot; beginners are advised to sit this one out because of the shallow reef and catch-inside risk. Safety and conditions: hazards include rocks, coral reef/sharp coral, shallow sections at low tide, and pollution—especially near the river mouth. No lifeguards are reported, so riders should rely on local knowledge, surf etiquette, and careful positioning. Weekdays are commonly reported as mostly empty, while weekends can be crowded with surfers traveling from nearby cities, adding to the importance of respecting locals and sharing waves.