Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of swell lined up for Baya Reef, but it's a two-part story. The first week is a bit of a teaser with plenty of energy but the wind is a constant hassle. The real standout window is a ways out, and it's a big one, so you gotta be patient.

Things start off quiet on Monday, July 27th with a 3ft SSE swell that's got a cross-chop on it. Don't bother. Tuesday the 28th, though, offers a glimmer. The morning session is the real deal here with a clean 2ft SSW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the south at 3 mph. For a reef break, that's about as good as it gets. The water is a warm 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. That's the one session to circle early in the week if you're chasing perfection. The afternoon spoils it with a cross-breeze.

From Wednesday the 29th right through to the end of the first week, the swell hangs around between 3ft and 5ft, but it's all cross-shore wind. The energy is there – moderate to strong – but the wind keeps it messy. Thursday morning the 30th has a 3ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, which is a proper long-period groundswell, but the cross-breeze just kills the shape. It's frustrating.

The second week sees a serious ramp up. By Sunday, August 2nd, we're looking at a 7ft SSW swell on the morning, and the combined energy is already strong. The cross-shore wind is still there, but it's a light breeze, so the chop is manageable. The swell keeps building, and by Wednesday, August 5th, the 6ft morning swell jumps to 7ft in the afternoon with a 18-second period and a massive energy reading. The cross-wind is moderate, but these are solid, powerful waves.

Now, the absolute standout. You want to be there for the morning of Saturday, August 8th. It's a 10ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period and a massive energy reading. That's a huge, powerful, very long-period swell. The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-shore, meaning it'll be a little lumpy but still very rideable. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and Baya Reef is the perfect setup for it. The sets will be long and clean, and the paddle out will be easier between them. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft is expert territory. The afternoon gets too windy.

Sunday, August 9th, stays big at 8ft, and Monday, August 10th, the wind finally turns to a cross-offshore in the morning, cleaning up the 8ft SSW swell. That's another good window. The swell tapers off through the end of the forecast, but the wind stays a problem.

So, the best bet is Saturday, August 8th morning for the big, powerful groundswell. The Tuesday 28th morning is a close second for the glassy, clean conditions. If you're a strong paddler, the 10th morning is also worth a look.

Rusty.

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