
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming at Baya Reef.
Right now, it’s not looking great for a paddle. The whole stretch starts off pretty grim – Tuesday afternoon has some lumpy cross-chop with a fresh cross-breeze and the wave quality is poor. Honestly, for the first few days you’ll be battling cross-winds and marginal conditions. There’s a gap of a few days where nothing really stands out as worth getting excited about.
The first real glimmer shows up on Thursday morning, 17 September. Still not a standout, but with light cross-shore breeze and a little more order in the water, you might score a few. Swell is around 6 ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds – decent enough for a reef setup like this, but it’s still only marginal.
Things start to build from Saturday morning, 19 September. The swell jumps up to 7 ft from the SW, with a long 18-second period pushing in strong wave energy (1467). The wind stays light cross-shore early, which is a big positive for a clean surface. But by the afternoon, that fresh cross-breeze returns and chops it up again.
The best on offer across the whole outlook is Sunday morning, 27 September. That’s the one to circle. Swell hits 8 ft from the SSW, with a 18-second period – that’s serious groundswell energy (4373). The wind is light cross-shore, just 6 mph, so the face should be clean and lined up. For a reef break that’s exposed to the SW optimum, this is a proper session for advanced surfers. It’s a big swell though – too much for beginners. And keep in mind, a long-period swell like this tends to stand up and bend beautifully around reefs, so Baya Reef should handle it well.
Water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3° below average, so you might want a spring suit.
Crowds here can be an issue sometimes, but with conditions this clean and a solid SW swell, expect company.
After that, Monday morning 28 September holds 7 ft from the SSW with light winds again – another good window, just not quite the same energy punch. The rest of the second week drops off in size and gets more inconsistent, with smaller swells and periods. Nothing else really compares to that Sunday.
So, if you’re keen, keep your eyes on Sunday the 27th – that’s the real standout. Everything else is either too windy, too small, or just marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1140 | 1045 | 1142 | 1087 | 1072 | 1049 | 870 | 626 | 730 | 614 | 589 | 790 | 2512 | 2107 | 2119 | 2096 | 1468 | 1095 | 929 | 659 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:57PM1.39m | 10:19AM0.98m | 10:27PM1.33m | 10:49AM0.87m | 10:59PM1.24m | 11:19AM0.77m | 11:33PM1.15m | 11:54AM0.68m | 00:16AM1.06m | 12:59PM0.60m | 1:24AM0.98m | 3:20AM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29AM0.17m | 3:54PM0.25m | 5:04AM0.23m | 4:15PM0.31m | 5:42AM0.32m | 4:35PM0.37m | 6:30AM0.41m | 4:52PM0.44m | 7:55AM0.49m | 5:03PM0.52m | 10:36AM0.48m | |||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1140 | 1045 | 1142 | 1087 | 1072 | 1049 | 870 | 626 | 730 | 614 | 589 | 672 | 2512 | 2107 | 2119 | 2096 | 1468 | 1095 | 929 | 659 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 20 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 19 |
5 | 28 | 20 | 134 | 29 | 20 | — | 208 | 25 | 98 | 266 | 790 | 11 | 20 | 12 | — | — | — | 15 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SSW 21 | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | S 7 | SW 20 | W 10 | S 7 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 |
22 | 45 | — | — | 255 | — | — | 38 | 62 | 2 | 24 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
24 | 103 | 76 | 46 | 94 | 60 | 39 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 977 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 960 | 0 | 259 | 24 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 27 | 0 | 259 | 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.










