
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming up.
We've only got one spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks: Baya Reef, a solid advanced reef break. It's a consistent spot that's exposed to the open ocean, so it's always got some potential. The water temp is sitting right on 83.3°, which is spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We're looking at a solid run of swell, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story, and it's not always a friendly one. For the first week, the size is consistently in the 3.9 ft to 5.9 ft range, with a long period (12 to 16 seconds) groundswell from the SSW and SW. That's proper energy, with the combined energy reading anywhere from 742 to 2121, so we're talking moderate to very strong wave energy. The problem is that the wind is mostly cross or cross-shore, and often quite fresh at 19 to 22 mph. That's going to put a lot of chop on the surface, making it lumpy and tough to get a clean ride.
The best of the first week looks like Thursday morning, July 9th. The swell is a clean 5.2 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore. That's a magic combination. The water will be glassy, and the wave quality will be excellent for experienced surfers. It's a proper standout. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might have a few others out, but it's well worth the paddle.
After that, the wind gets messy again until we hit Thursday morning, July 16th. That morning we get another clean window with a 3.9 ft, 15-second SW swell and a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (861), but the clean conditions will make it rideable and fun.
Then, looking further out, the swell really starts to pump. Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 21st see the swell pushing 5.6 ft to 6.9 ft from the SSW, with periods of 14 to 17 seconds. The combined energy is huge, peaking at over 2000, so that's very strong wave energy. The mornings look best again with lighter winds. However, at 6.6 ft and 6.9 ft, this is expert territory only. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break's optimum (SW), so the shape should be fantastic on the reef. This is the standout period for the big dogs, but it's a week and a half away, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Overall, the first week is a bit of a write-off except for that one Thursday morning. The second week has more promise, especially for the experienced crew looking for a bigger, cleaner swell.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1412 | 1241 | 1010 | 1016 | 1626 | 1423 | 1531 | 1142 | 765 | 569 | 205 | 217 | 333 | 412 | 477 | 578 | 1001 | 1217 | 1667 | 1469 | 1040 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:17AM1.20m | 1:18PM0.80m | 2:12AM1.24m | 2:40PM0.69m | 3:17AM1.28m | 4:22PM0.64m | 4:27AM1.34m | 5:54PM0.67m | 5:36AM1.41m | 7:00PM0.74m | 6:38AM1.47m | 7:53PM0.83m | 7:34AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.31m | 8:00AM0.45m | 7:01PM0.36m | 9:27AM0.40m | 7:52PM0.40m | 10:55AM0.31m | 9:02PM0.43m | 12:07PM0.21m | 10:26PM0.43m | 1:05PM0.11m | 11:45PM0.40m | 1:54PM0.04m | 00:53AM0.35m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
1412 | 1241 | 1010 | 1016 | 1626 | 1423 | 1531 | 1142 | 765 | 569 | 205 | 217 | 333 | 412 | 477 | 569 | 431 | 1217 | 1667 | 1469 | 1040 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | SSE 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | W 12 | S 7 | SSE 7 |
565 | 79 | 36 | 334 | 14 | 56 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 139 | 160 | 106 | 33 | 106 | 389 | 578 | 1001 | 476 | 3 | 23 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 23 | SW 20 | WNW 12 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 12 | W 13 | SSW 15 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 22 | — | W 12 | W 11 |
14 | 20 | 188 | 13 | — | 12 | — | — | 14 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 26 | 3 | 85 | 3 | 3 | 91 | — | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | S 6 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | S 6 | SE 6 | — | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
130 | 188 | 103 | 94 | 114 | — | 109 | 136 | — | 20 | — | — | 82 | 75 | — | 18 | 45 | — | 30 | 88 | 140 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 0 | 3 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 0 | 259 |
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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.











