G-Land Bobby's Surf Camp

Tropical water temperatures year-round, boardshorts territory.

Water temperature: 27-29°C, no wetsuit needed

Essential gear:

• Reef booties: Highly recommended for G-Land and Batu Karas reef sections
• Rashguard: Sun protection for long sessions

Hazards at G-Land:

• Shallow reef: Money Trees and Speedies break over very shallow reef at low tide
• "Urchin cities" at Money Trees visible when gliding over reef at low
• "Urchin packs" at 20/20s at low tide
• People have been known to bail on shallow reefs at Money Trees without proper SE winds
• G-Land is remote: medical facilities hours away

Batu Karas hazards:

• The Reef exposes at low tide, reef shoes recommended
• Generally safer for beginners with no dangerous stone or coral at the beach breaks