Don-Don
Also known as Dondon · Batu Teong · Kame
A mellow A-frame in the middle of the bay: long, makeable rides both ways, and a big-swell sanctuary.
Guide updated 3 July 2026
Don-Don is the bay's mellow A-frame, with long, makeable rides both ways from a peak in the middle of the bay. It's the reliable sanctuary that turns on when the outer reefs get too big.
The wave
A makeable take-off into long rides both directions, and the left is often the more fun side. It crumbles rather than dumps, giving you time on the face for turns and footwork. Sitting deep in the bay, it needs a decent swell (~5 ft+) to switch on, and gets better as the swell builds.
Getting there by boat
Boat-access only. It's the quickest ride in the bay, about three minutes from the village harbour, breaking into a safe channel for an easy paddle-out and exit.
Best tide & timing
Works across most tides but goes small and soft on a dead low. Well sheltered, so it's a smart dry-season option when the wind is up. As everywhere in Gerupuk, dawn is cleanest.
Don-Don FAQ
Is Don-Don good for beginners?+
Yes. It's a mellow A-frame that suits improvers and intermediates, and beginners on smaller, makeable days.
Do I need a boat?+
Yes. Like all four Gerupuk breaks it's boat-access only, a local outrigger from the village about three minutes out. There's no beach paddle-out.
When does it work best?+
It needs ~5 ft+ of S swell to wake up and actually improves on bigger days, holding long, clean lines when the outer reefs max out. Mid tide and dawn are the sweet spot.