Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.4° 

Baya Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Baya Reef surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about this stretch of swell headed our way. It’s not looking like a classic, but there’s a pulse of solid groundswell building for the weekend that’s got potential if you pick your moment. The wind is the main story here – it’s almost always cross-shore or stronger, and that’s going to chop things up. The water’s sitting at about 81.1°F with a tiny anomaly, so it’s your standard warm bath for this time of year.

Baya Reef is the only break on the menu, and it’s a consistent reef setup for advanced surfers. The swell direction is mostly from the SSW and SW, which is what this spot likes to see. Don’t expect many clean windows, but there are a couple of mornings that might just line up.

We kick off Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, but honestly, it’s a write-off. The wind is cross and blowing 15.5 to 18.6 mph, with a messy cross-chop. The swell is small – around 3.3 ft to 4.3 ft from the SW with a period of 13 to 14 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (728 to 606). You’d be fighting a losing battle. Skip these days.

Saturday the 5th morning is the first real standout. The wind turns cross-offshore from the SSE at 12.4 mph, and the ocean cleans right up. Swell picks up to 4.6 ft from the SSW, and the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell pushing through with moderate energy (1220). The reef will handle that long period nicely, giving you some well-shaped, peeling waves. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but nothing mental. This is your best window early on. Saturday afternoon, forget it – wind howls to 24.9 mph and the cross-chop is back.

Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th have more swell, around 5.6 ft from the SSW, with periods of 16 to 17 seconds, but the wind is cross and strong – 15.5 to 21.7 mph. The energy is building (1491 to 1902), but it’s lumpy and messy. Marginal at best.

Tuesday the 8th morning sees the swell nudge up to 4.9 ft from the SSW with a 18-second period, and the wind is light at 9.3 mph cross-shore. The water is glassy with a gentle cross-chop – this is another sneaky good session. The combined energy is strong (2017), so there’s power in the water. Tuesday afternoon gets bigger (7.9 ft from the SSW), but the wind jumps to 18.6 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy. That size is getting into expert territory for the reef.

Wednesday the 9th through to Friday the 11th is a mixed bag. Swell hangs around 5.2 ft to 6.6 ft from the SSW and SW, with periods of 15 to 16 seconds, but the wind stays cross or cross-shore at 9.3 to 21.7 mph. The energy is solid (1544 to 2276), but it’s never totally clean. Mornings with lighter winds (9.3 mph) are your best bet, and the combined energy is moderate to strong.

Saturday the 12th sees a drop in swell to 3.9 ft to 4.6 ft from the SW, but the period on Saturday afternoon stretches to 19 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which might make the reef a bit tricky but also means long, walled-up lines if the tide is right. The wind is cross-shore at 12.4 to 15.5 mph, so it’s not pristine. Energy is moderate (1019 to 1919).

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th have solid swell again – 4.6 ft to 6.2 ft from the SW, with periods of 16 to 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1670 to 1922). The wind is cross-shore, 9.3 to 15.5 mph. Mornings with 9.3 mph offer a better chance of something halfway decent, but it’s not a standout.

Later in the second week, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th, the swell eases a bit to 4.6 ft to 5.9 ft from the SW and SSW, with periods of 14 to 15 seconds. The wind is lighter – 6.2 to 12.4 mph – but still cross-shore. There’s the risk of thunderstorms, but the water is calmer. Energy is moderate (1078 to 1401). Not a total write-off, but nothing to get hyped about.

Thursday the 17th morning has a light wind of 3.1 mph from the S, cross-shore, with a 5.9 ft swell from the SSW at

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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16
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18
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15
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17
1.7
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15
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15
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14
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
336
701
1029
582
941
1571
1447
1220
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577
1044
1425
2980
2335
1712
1241
911
1408
1373
1288
Wind (km/h)
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30
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15
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15
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40
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High Tide
11:34AM0.81m
00:01AM1.31m
12:27PM0.69m
1:02AM1.23m
2:02PM0.60m
2:30AM1.17m
4:44PM0.64m
4:14AM1.17m
6:04PM0.78m
5:35AM1.22m
6:46PM0.94m
6:34AM1.27m
7:21PM1.09m
Low Tide
6:00AM0.27m
5:00PM0.30m
7:07AM0.35m
5:34PM0.38m
8:50AM0.40m
6:27PM0.48m
10:45AM0.36m
8:44PM0.56m
11:54AM0.29m
11:00PM0.52m
12:38PM0.22m
00:17AM0.41m
1:14PM0.17m
1:12AM0.29m
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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.

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