Boat Demolished by ‘Strong Waves’ at Indonesia Surf Spot (Video)

The footage comes from Puger Beach on Indonesia’s East Java, and it shows a panga boat attempting to motor through the lineup, steer through the breaking waves, and make it past the impact zone. However, one wave in particular, takes them out.

It’s not the first time we’ve seen such an impact from this very spot. Last year, a similar scene unfolded with a boat getting totally wrecked by a wave while attempting to make it to the outside. That instance was far more catastrophic; the wave was bigger.

This time, however, it’s still carnage. The boat gets totally demolished; smoke plumes from the engines; the cargo goes overboard; the sailors attempt to hold on as they continue to get battered by waves; the boat takes on water, practically sinking; and eventually, it appears that the crew gives up, as the boat no longer appears a seaworthy vessel.

As for Puger Beach, while not as popular as other Indonesia’s surf spots, it does have waves. According to a spot guide from Mondo Surf:

“The beach features a point break that caters to surfers of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Optimal surfing conditions at Puger occur with swell sizes ranging from 3 to 8 feet, originating from the southeast, complemented by westward winds. Mid to high tides are considered ideal for surfing here. The spot has a sand and rocks bottom. Wave length ranges from 50 to 150 meters. Puger is known for its regular wave frequency and is often uncrowded.”

Disastrous day for these poor sailors.