
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baya Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baya Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, mate, the surf window is pretty much open from the start but it ain't all blue skies. We're looking at a solid run of south-west swell train hitting Baya Reef, but the early part of the week is a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The tide and the wind state are going to be the real gatekeepers. The real standout is tucked away in the second week, so keep your patience.
Things start off Sunday the 19th with a 4ft SSW swell, period around 13 seconds, but it's got a cross-shore wind on it, so the surface is a bit rippled. The combined wave energy is moderate (798). Not the best start, but it's surfable. Monday the 20th sees a bump in size – 6ft from the SSW, period stretching to 16 seconds, and the morning has a clean feel with a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is getting solid (1853). That Monday morning is your first real looker.
The middle of the week, Tuesday to Thursday, is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops back to the 3ft to 5ft range, and the period goes short on Thursday, down to 9 seconds. The wind stays cross-off or cross, but the energy is low. The fresh afternoon breezes are going to chop it up. Friday the 24th is similar, with a 6ft SSE swell, but that short period means it's a bit fat and weak.
Now, Saturday the 25th morning is a real highlight. The swell is 5ft from the SSE, period is a short-ish 8 seconds, but the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, making for clean lines. The combined energy is moderate (840) and the forecast tips it to expect very good surf conditions. That’s the one to circle for the first week.
We hit a lull on Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th with tiny 2ft swell. Tuesday the 28th is also small. A bit of a dead zone mid-week.
But then, hold onto your boardies. Monday the 3rd of August is the absolute standout. The morning brings a solid 8ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind is a whisper – a slight air from the SE, creating a cross-offshore breeze, so it’s going to be glassy. The combined energy is strong (3702). This is a proper groundswell. For a reef break like Baya, that long period means powerful, lined-up waves, but it’s going to be a challenge for anyone not advanced. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes", so you might have a few others with the same idea, but it’s a big enough reef. This is the one you want.
The week before that, on the 1st and 2nd of August, there’s some solid 8ft to 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is a bit messier. The morning of the 2nd looks decent with light winds, but the 3rd is the real prize.
So, bottom line: for the first week, hit Saturday the 25th morning. For the real, heavy, clean gem, you’re waiting for Monday the 3rd of August. That’s a session you’ll be telling stories about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
501 | 619 | 1878 | 1750 | 1706 | 1145 | 811 | 692 | 427 | 261 | 377 | 444 | 475 | 340 | 549 | 486 | 339 | 512 | 368 | 215 | 392 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:37AM1.25m | 11:22PM1.24m | 11:18AM1.10m | 00:02AM1.24m | 11:58AM0.95m | 00:43AM1.21m | 12:41PM0.81m | 1:27AM1.17m | 1:34PM0.69m | 2:20AM1.12m | 3:00PM0.60m | 3:26AM1.09m | 5:17PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36AM0.30m | 4:59PM0.14m | 5:28AM0.35m | 5:28PM0.21m | 6:22AM0.40m | 5:55PM0.29m | 7:22AM0.45m | 6:21PM0.37m | 8:37AM0.47m | 6:48PM0.44m | 10:13AM0.46m | 7:24PM0.50m | 11:44AM0.41m | 8:35PM0.55m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 |
501 | 619 | 1878 | 1750 | 1706 | 1145 | 811 | 692 | 427 | 261 | 377 | 225 | 198 | 175 | 275 | 203 | 277 | 246 | 135 | 215 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 |
180 | 431 | 34 | 20 | — | — | 34 | 37 | 85 | 54 | 52 | 142 | 183 | 3 | 116 | 87 | 30 | 333 | 225 | 134 | 141 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | S 22 | SW 16 | S 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | SW 14 |
24 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 61 | 103 | 15 | 78 | 12 | 9 | 41 | 162 | 8 | 124 | 112 | 2 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
93 | 41 | 114 | 83 | 37 | 32 | 131 | 48 | 269 | 188 | 39 | 444 | 475 | 340 | 549 | 486 | 339 | 512 | 368 | 158 | 392 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 825 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 956 | 24 | 0 | 259 | 0 |
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Information about the Baya Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Baya Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baya Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baya Reef 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 Reef) 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 Reef 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 Reef is 35 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.










