
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,396 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baya Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Baya Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baya Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you right from the start: this stretch at Baya Beach is a bit of a frustrating one. The swell is there, no doubt about it, but the wind gods just aren't playing ball. We’ve got a constant cross-onshore breeze, which is wrecking the surface on almost every session. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The best bet across the whole 16-day window is looking like the morning of Sunday the 20th of September, with Monday the 28th of September morning also a contender. On Sunday the 20th, the swell is a solid 7 ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, carrying strong wave energy (2122). The wind is light out of the south at 6 mph – still cross-onshore, but light enough that it’ll be rideable and not too chopped up. The break is exposed to the swell and fairly consistent, so there’ll be waves. The rating is a modest "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," but with that size and that light wind, it’s the pick of a tricky lot. Mondays the 21st and 28th of September mornings also show 6 ft-7 ft SW and SSW swells with light south winds, but those 7 ft days are getting into the "too big for beginners" territory.
Now, for the rest of the run, it’s a lot of cross-onshore wind, often blowing fresh at 12-19 mph, making the ocean lumpy and choppy. The swells hang around the 4 ft to 6 ft mark through the first week, with moderate to strong combined energy (values like 763 to 1938). The period is consistently in the 14-17 second range, so it’s proper groundswell, but without decent wind, it’s a mess. The afternoons are particularly bad with moderate to fresh breezes. There’s a bit of a lull in swell on the 22nd and 24th of September with smaller 4 ft-5 ft waves, but the wind is still ruining the surface.
Around the 26th to 28th of September, there’s some bigger SSW swell showing up in the 7 ft-7 ft range again, with strong energy numbers (over 2000). The periods are nice and long, 15-16 seconds. But the wind stays cross-onshore, light on the morning of the 28th, which makes that morning the other standout. On the morning of the 27th, we see a smaller 4 ft swell but with a very long 20-second period and strong energy (2147) – that’s a super long-period groundswell, which might offer some clean lines at the right tide, but the wind is light cross-onshore again.
Honestly, if the wind doesn’t swing offshore, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the consistent cross-onshore winds and decent wave heights. The crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, but on the quieter mornings, you might have it less busy.
So what’s the call? If you’ve got to get wet, aim for the morning of Sunday the 20th of September or Monday the 28th of September. They’re not perfect, but they’re the least ugly. Keep an eye on the wind, because a small shift could turn this whole week around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1513 | 1513 | 1630 | 1289 | 1140 | 1045 | 1072 | 1087 | 1072 | 1049 | 870 | 626 | 730 | 614 | 589 | 763 | 1172 | 2173 | 2119 | 1799 | 1546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:27PM1.42m | 9:48AM1.08m | 9:57PM1.39m | 10:19AM0.98m | 10:27PM1.33m | 10:49AM0.87m | 10:59PM1.24m | 11:19AM0.77m | 11:33PM1.15m | 11:54AM0.68m | 00:16AM1.06m | 12:59PM0.60m | 1:24AM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.17m | 3:54AM0.12m | 3:31PM0.21m | 4:29AM0.17m | 3:54PM0.25m | 5:04AM0.23m | 4:15PM0.31m | 5:42AM0.32m | 4:35PM0.37m | 6:30AM0.41m | 4:52PM0.44m | 7:55AM0.49m | 5:03PM0.52m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
1513 | 1513 | 1630 | 1289 | 1140 | 1045 | 1072 | 1087 | 1072 | 1049 | 870 | 626 | 730 | 614 | 589 | 763 | 1172 | 2173 | 2119 | 1799 | 1546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 7 | W 16 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — |
24 | — | 24 | 22 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 134 | 255 | 29 | 9 | 208 | 37 | 97 | 266 | 702 | 754 | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 7 | SW 20 | W 10 | S 7 | W 16 | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 5 | 22 | 45 | 98 | — | 29 | — | — | 38 | 62 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | SE 7 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — |
— | 34 | 91 | — | 31 | 97 | 100 | 56 | 94 | 82 | 35 | 83 | 79 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 257 | 29 | 0 | 257 | 257 | 25 | 257 | 257 | 0 | 257 | 267 | 3 | 257 | 257 | 3 | 257 | 257 | 3 | 217 | 25 | 3 |
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Information about the Baya Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Baya Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baya Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baya Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Baya Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Baya Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Baya Beach is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Pelabuhanratu. If you plan a holiday in West Java, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pelabuhanratu. Pelabuhanratu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










