Green Bowls - surf spot statistics

Green Bowls in Indonesia is a consistent year-round surf spot with a strong dominance of ground swell, rarely affected by wind swell or flat spells. The best conditions for surfers are typically found between February and April, when the swell remains solid (1.5-1.6m) and the chances of favorable wind conditions peak at 45% in February—significantly higher than most other months. During this window, the swell is clean and powerful, with ground swell making up 92-100% of the waves. From May to October, the swell size increases (1.8-2.2m), but offshore winds become extremely rare (1-6%), making these months less ideal despite the larger waves. November to January offers a slight improvement in wind conditions (12-38%) but with slightly smaller swells (1.5-1.6m). Overall, February stands out as the prime month with the best balance of swell consistency, size, and manageable wind conditions, though early-season months like January and March are also decent alternatives for those prioritizing cleaner surf over pure wave height. The dry season (June-September) delivers the biggest waves but is plagued by onshore winds, making it more suitable for experienced surfers willing to compromise on wind quality.

October at Green Bowls offers consistent, powerful surf with a dominant swell direction from the SSW and SW, generating an average height of 1.8m and a strong 14.2s period—ideal for experienced surfers. The majority of waves fall in the 1.5-2.5m range (SSW: 44.8%, SW: 26.4%), providing hollow, barreling sections. Wind conditions, however, are less favorable: only 4% of the time are they ideal (light offshore), while moderate to strong SE/ESE trades (10-30kph) prevail (38.6% of the time), potentially creating choppy onshore conditions. SSW/SW swells align best with the break, but expect occasional larger sets (2.5m+). Windswell is negligible, ensuring clean groundswell dominance. Overall, expect epic waves when winds cooperate, but prepare for texture on most days.