Green Bowls - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (December - March)

Green Bowls awakens during the heart of the Indonesian wet season as the monsoon trough shifts north, allowing the Indian Ocean to pulse with consistent, long-period groundswell. The south-facing aspect is perfectly aligned to capture the dominant SSW and SW swell trains that rumble up from the Southern Ocean. Critically, the synoptic pattern delivers a high percentage of offshore winds (N, NW, NNW) — the perfect combo for groomed, bowling lefts and rights. With average swell heights sitting in the 1.5–2.5m range and periods exceeding 12 seconds, you can expect powerful, rippable waves that hold shape from dawn till dusk.

Fair Surf Season (April & November)

These transitional months offer a mixed bag. Swell energy remains robust, but the wind regime becomes less reliable as the trade wind belt begins to shift. In April, the occasional NW flow still graces the lineup, but the SE trades start to build, raising the onshore risk. November sees the reverse — the trades are retreating, and the first offshore pulses appear. Both months deliver average 1.6–1.7m swell with excellent period, but you’ll need to pick your windows carefully, often early morning before the seabreeze kicks in.

Low Surf Season (May - October)

The southeast monsoon dominates this period, pinning the coast under relentless E–SE trade winds. These are directly onshore for Green Bowls’ south-facing orientation, turning the ocean into a choppy, messy windswell zone. Despite the swell clocking in at 1.9–2.2m with very long periods (14+ seconds), the quality is severely compromised. The small window of dawn offshore flow (from N/NW) is extremely rare — ideal wind percentages drop to 1-6%. Only the most dedicated surfers will score brief, clean sessions, and even then, the swell direction shifts south of SSW, making the lineup less consistent.

April: Transition & Opportunity

April is a true transitional month. The SE trade winds begin to stir, but the offshore windows still appear. Swell remains high-quality: 1.7m average with a 13.8s period. The SSW direction dominates (65% of total), producing direct, powerful lines. Ideal wind drops to 22% — the trades (ESE 33%, E 19%) often ruin the afternoon. Your best bet is the early morning glass-off before the sea breeze kicks in. When conditions align, the waves are heavy, hollow, and extremely rewarding for competent surfers.