Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
26.4° C
1.0° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,234 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 21s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. Baya Reef is your only real option here, so we're going to be living and breathing this spot for the next sixteen days. It's a proper advanced reef break that needs a solid south-west groundswell, and the good news is we've got plenty of that coming.

The water's sitting at 80°, which is a couple degrees colder than usual for this time of year – just a little nip in the air. The forecast kicks off on Tuesday the 4th of August with a 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-on mess, so don't get too excited just yet.

We're looking at a bit of a slow start. The swell builds through Wednesday and Thursday, hitting around 7ft by Thursday morning, but the wind stays stubbornly cross or cross-on, leaving things a bit chopped and messy. The energy is moderate to strong, clocking in around the 1200 to 2200 mark. You'll be fighting a cross-chop for the first few days.

Friday the 7th is where things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 8ft with a long 17-second period from the SSW, and the energy is pumping at 3253. It's still a bit cross-on with a light 6 mph wind, but that's manageable. If you're an experienced surfer, you could score some solid, raw reef slabs. Saturday the 8th sees the swell hold at 7ft, but by afternoon the winds are howling cross at 16 mph, so make the most of the morning.

Now, the real standout window is looking like Monday the 11th of August through to Thursday the 13th. Monday morning brings a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the energy is cranking at 4234. The winds are light and cross, and while it's not glassy, it's as clean as it gets here. Keep your eyes on Thursday the 13th morning – a 8ft S swell with a 17-second period, light 6 mph S winds, and energy at 3198. For a reef break like this, that long-period S swell is pure gold. Expect solid, heaving waves.

There's a little gem tucked away on Tuesday the 18th of August. The morning session shows a 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a cross-off breeze from the SE at 9 mph. The forecast notes "clean" conditions and "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's the one to circle. The energy is strong at 3153, and with that offshore component, the wave faces will be a thing of beauty.

Outside of that main window, the swell stays in the 6ft to 7ft range, but the afternoon winds are consistently a problem, ramping up to 16–19 mph and turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. The morning sessions are your friend here, but even then, it's mostly "marginal" with cross-chop.

Baya Reef is a consistent spot, but with the wind being such a factor, you really have to pick your moments. If you're a confident, advanced surfer who loves a heavy reef, the mornings from the 11th to the 13th, and especially the 18th, are your best bets. Just be aware, the crowd situation says "sometimes," so you might have a few friends out there.

Stay safe, and don't be a hero in the afternoon chop. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
19
2
SSW
17
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16
2
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16
2.2
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16
2.4
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17
2.5
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16
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16
2.2
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16
2.1
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16
2.1
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16
2
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15
1.7
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15
1.7
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14
1.6
S
20
2
S
19
2.5
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
768
843
1208
1081
1123
2404
2155
1982
2537
3232
3277
2895
2325
2109
2054
1804
1292
1130
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2822
3969
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
S
15
ESE
15
SSE
25
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5
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High Tide
10:36AM1.11m
11:13PM1.27m
11:12AM1.00m
11:49PM1.28m
11:52AM0.87m
00:33AM1.28m
12:44PM0.74m
1:30AM1.26m
2:04PM0.62m
2:45AM1.25m
4:16PM0.59m
4:13AM1.27m
6:03PM0.67m
Low Tide
4:42PM0.19m
5:28AM0.33m
5:07PM0.23m
6:21AM0.35m
5:35PM0.28m
7:28AM0.38m
6:09PM0.34m
9:02AM0.39m
6:57PM0.41m
10:50AM0.34m
8:23PM0.48m
12:07PM0.25m
10:25PM0.49m
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Feels °C
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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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