
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Alright, this is a bit of a mixed bag we're looking at here. The main event for the next couple of weeks is definitely Baya Reef, a solid reef break. It's all about the SSW swell, and it's pumping in a lot of energy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
We kick things off on Tuesday, the 4th of August. The surf is small, around 4ft, with a SSW direction. The issue is that afternoon wind is gonna crank up from the south at 15 mph, making it choppy and messy. The morning is a bit better with a light breeze, but it's still not clean. The combined energy is already strong at 1259, but it's not translating into quality.
Wednesday the 5th sees a bump in size to 5ft in the morning, but the same story: the wind goes onshore and it gets messy. The energy is climbing, hitting 1699 in the morning, but the conditions just aren't there.
Now, keep your eyes on Friday morning, the 7th of August. That's the standout. We're looking at a solid 8ft SSW swell, and the wind is completely glassy. The combined energy is massive at 3291, and that's a serious amount of power. For experienced surfers, this is the moment. The period is a very long 17 seconds, so you'll be waiting for those clean, powerful sets that just unload on the reef. It's a top-tier window.
The rest of the first week has good swell sizes, mostly between 6ft and 7ft, but the wind is a constant problem. It's mostly a cross-shore breeze, which keeps the surface a bit lumpy. The energy stays high, in the 2000s, but the "marginal" comments tell the story. It's frustrating because the swell is there, but the wind is robbing it of its quality.
Into the second week, the swell remains consistent. We see another promising slot on the morning of Tuesday, the 11th of August. The wind goes cross-offshore from the southeast at 12 mph, giving us clean conditions for a 7ft SSW swell. The energy is strong at 3246. It's a solid session, but not quite the glassy perfection of the Friday before.
The following Friday, the 14th of August, has a big 8ft SSW swell in the morning, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. It's still surfable, but not as clean as we'd like. The energy is massive at 3124.
Then, on Monday, the 17th of August, we get another big one. A 8ft SSW swell, with a light cross-shore wind, and the energy is absolutely cranking at 4395. That's a massive amount of power. The period is 18 seconds, so it's a long-period groundswell. This is expert territory due to the size and power, and it'll be a big, powerful reef break.
Honestly, the first week is a story of "so close, yet so far." The swell is there, but the wind is the enemy. If you're an advanced surfer, you absolutely cannot miss Friday morning, the 7th of August. The second week has a couple of cleaner windows, but the glassy perfection of that Friday is the real prize. The rest of the time, it's a grind against the wind. This spot is a consistent producer, so it won't stay poor forever, but this window is a test of patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
768 | 843 | 1208 | 1081 | 1123 | 2404 | 2155 | 1982 | 2537 | 3270 | 3277 | 2895 | 2325 | 2214 | 2054 | 1757 | 1471 | 1220 | 1674 | 2422 | 3550 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
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 | 4:44AM0.33m | 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 | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
768 | 843 | 1208 | 1081 | 742 | 2404 | 2155 | 1982 | 2537 | 3270 | 3277 | 2895 | 2325 | 2214 | 2054 | 1757 | 1471 | 1220 | 1016 | 2422 | 3550 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WNW 10 | SSE 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 13 | — |
491 | 454 | 121 | 615 | 1123 | 10 | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | 380 | 1674 | 599 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 12 | S 12 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | — |
— | — | 2 | 3 | 45 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 217 | 117 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | — | S 13 | — |
— | — | 22 | 23 | 25 | — | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 38 | 54 | 37 | 39 | 111 | — | 861 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 259 | 0 | 28 | 265 | 0 | 24 | 797 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 265 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 27 |
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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.











