Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
28.0° 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,002 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, straight up, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a grind for Baya Reef. We’ve got a decent groundswell running, but the wind is locked in from the SSE for almost the entire period, which puts it straight cross-shore here. That means there’s always some kind of chop or bump on the face – not the clean, groomed lines this reef demands for top-shelf surfing. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is a solid 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.

The first real chance to paddle out comes on Friday afternoon, the 21st of August. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SSW, a proper groundswell with a 16-second period, so there’s serious energy in the water (combined energy of 3238). That’s a lot of power, and with the wind howling at 25 km/h cross-shore, it’s going to be lumpy. This is only for the experienced crew – beginners, stay on the sand. The morning of Saturday the 22nd sees the swell back off a touch to 7ft (period 15 seconds) and the wind drops to 15 km/h. It’s still cross-shore, so expect slight cross-chop, but it’s the cleanest window of the opening weekend. The crowd factor here is “sometimes,” so you might have a few bodies out.

The middle of the week, from Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 26th, gets tricky. Swell drops below 7ft, but the wind picks up, and on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon the wave state gets labelled as poor, with scores hitting zero. Combine that with moderate to fresh cross-shore breeze and you’ve got lumpy, bumpy conditions not worth the paddle. Thursday the 27th sees a spike back up to 7ft late in the day from the SSW with an 18-second period – that's a very long period groundswell (combined energy of 2608), which will make for long, powerful lines, perfect for this reef. But the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore, ruining it. Tough one.

Now, the standout window – if you can wait – is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. The swell bumps up to a clean 7ft from the SW, again a long 18-second period, but this time the wind is light from the south at only 10 km/h. Still cross-shore, but a light breeze with small crossing wind ripples is the best we’re going to get. The combined energy is a massive 3439. This is the best wave of the whole outlook – powerful, long-period groundswell hitting a reef and the only time the wind isn’t getting destructive. The crowd might show up, but it’s worth it. The morning of Wednesday the 2nd is also okay, with similar conditions. Anything past that, and we’re back to smaller swell and that pesky afternoon seabreeze. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th see the swell shrink to 5ft and under, with still cross or moderate wind. Not really worth the trip unless you’re desperate.

So to wrap it up: there’s swell almost every day, but the wind is the villain. Your absolute best bet is the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. The 31st of August morning also has some potential as a backup with lighter wind. The rest of the time, it’s mostly a contest with the chop. Keep an eye on that first week of September morning window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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2
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
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14
1.2
SW
13
1
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14
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
2.1
SSW
18
2.2
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1811
1716
1337
1240
1047
1792
1429
1110
1098
829
796
617
517
384
477
863
2715
2408
1845
1511
1045
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
10
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSE
35
SSE
20
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15
SSE
30
SSE
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High Tide
1:38PM0.57m
2:27AM1.02m
4:07AM1.02m
7:01PM0.66m
5:26AM1.07m
7:14PM0.75m
6:19AM1.15m
7:33PM0.86m
7:00AM1.21m
7:55PM0.97m
7:36AM1.26m
8:18PM1.08m
Low Tide
9:13AM0.49m
5:53PM0.49m
11:34AM0.45m
12:31PM0.38m
10:13PM0.62m
1:01PM0.31m
11:47PM0.57m
1:26PM0.25m
00:40AM0.49m
1:48PM0.20m
1:22AM0.41m
2:09PM0.17m
2:00AM0.33m
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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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