
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baya Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Baya Reef.
We’ve got a classic, exposed reef break that knows how to handle a south-west swell, and that’s the story for the whole run. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there. It’s a spot for the more experienced crew, and it’s a consistent one. The swell energy is moderate to strong through the period, with combined energy values hanging between 335 and 1978. It’s a reef, so the long period groundswells will set up nicely. There’s a decent gap of a few days with no real standouts to start, but once we get into the swing of it, there’s a couple of moments to get excited about.
Friday the 10th is a write-off. The swell is there at 6 ft from the SSW with a deep 15-16 second period, but the wind is a cross-chop mess. Don’t bother. Saturday the 11th morning is a different story. The swell drops to a clean 5 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave comment says it straight: "expect very good surf conditions." This is the first real looker. The energy is moderate (869), but the conditions are clean. Get out there early.
Sunday the 12th morning is glassy and small – 3 ft from the SW, period 12 seconds. The energy is weak (335), but it will be smooth. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th see the swell jump back up to 6 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-shore chop, so the quality is marginal. The energy is strong (1978 on Tuesday morning), but it won’t be pretty.
Now, for the real standout. Friday the 17th of July morning is the one to circle. The swell is 5 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The energy is strong (1105). That’s a proper groundswell, long period, and the reef will handle it beautifully. It won’t be too big, so it’s manageable. Expect crowds here, as it’s a known spot, but the quality will be worth it.
The other standout comes later. Saturday the 25th of July morning. The swell is 6 ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze and a gentle breeze. The wave comment calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" again. The energy is moderate (1208). This one is a bit further out, so less certain, but if the forecast holds, it’s a solid session.
The rest of the window is a mix of cross-shore winds and marginal conditions. The swell is always there, but the wind is the enemy. Most afternoons are a dusty mess with fresh breezes. The mornings are your best bet, but only the 17th and 25th mornings are true standouts. If you’re looking for a small, clean wave, the 12th morning works. For anything bigger, you’re waiting for the 17th or the 25th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1423 | 1531 | 1142 | 765 | 569 | 205 | 217 | 304 | 319 | 392 | 455 | 990 | 1811 | 1589 | 1410 | 1054 | 1169 | 720 | 752 | 614 | 785 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:38PM0.93m | 8:25AM1.51m | 9:21PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:37PM0.00m | 1:54AM0.31m | 3:17PM-0.00m | 2:50AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
1423 | 1531 | 1142 | 765 | 569 | 205 | 217 | 304 | 319 | 392 | 275 | 990 | 1811 | 1589 | 1410 | 1054 | 1169 | 720 | 752 | 614 | 785 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 5 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSE 6 | W 12 | S 6 | SSE 6 | W 11 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 |
54 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 139 | 160 | 106 | 26 | 9 | 389 | 204 | 186 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 81 | 81 | 172 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | — | — | W 16 | WNW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 23 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | WSW 20 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
12 | — | — | 5 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 21 | 106 | 85 | 455 | 114 | 154 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 37 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | — | S 7 | SE 7 |
— | 128 | 147 | 96 | 21 | — | — | 68 | 75 | — | 71 | 83 | — | 20 | — | — | 67 | 103 | — | 39 | 125 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 800 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 800 | 0 | 24 | 800 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 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.










