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A fifteen-minute drive from the western Java resort town of Pelabutan Ratu, Cimaja is a highly exposed right-hand point that breaks over a rock shelf. It takes all manner of west, southwest and south swells. Predominant winds, however, are on-shore, making early mornings and late afternoons the call. Cimaja has been described as a "high performance" wave, with various bowls, sections and the occasional barrel. It isn't the barreling perfection travelers come to Indonesia for, but rather a fun, rippable wave just a couple of hours from Jakarta.
-- Kimball Taylor
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mid to high
W, SW, S
3 to 15 feet
E, NE
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advanced
shortboard
March to November
short walk
weekend crowds
some local rippers
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The area hosts weekenders from the Jakarta metropolis, so there are plenty of touristy and local restaurants.
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Cimaja is located in the small rice farming community of Cisolok, fifteen minutes drive from the resort town of Pelabutan Ratu. There are a couple of hotels near the break as well.
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Western Java is a cultural center in Asia. Nearby is both the chaotic Indonesian capital Jakarta, as well as the Ujung Kulon National Park that boasts the rare Javanese rhino, tigers, panthers and deer.
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