Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.4° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,696 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for the local stretch.

Alright, so the pattern for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a consistent, long-period SW groundswell running, but the wind is almost always a problem, putting a bit of a chop on things. It's not going to be a total write-off, but you'll be hunting for the cleanest moments.

Let's start with Tuesday, the 1st of September, at Baya Reef. This spot, a consistent advanced reef break, is really your only option on the cards. The water’s sitting at a warm 82°, dead average for this time of year. We kick off Tuesday morning with a solid 7ft SW groundswell. The period is a very long 17 seconds, so these sets will have serious push and a long gap between them – makes for easier paddling out but be ready for the cleanup. The wind is a light cross-on from the south at 6 mph, so just a little texture. The combined energy is strong at (2489). It gets a bit messy by Tuesday afternoon as the wind picks up to 12 mph and goes full cross-shore, so make the call for the early session.

For the rest of the first week and into the second, the swell stays between 3ft and 6ft, but that afternoon seabreeze kicks in hard, often hitting 19 to 22 mph and ruining the shape. The mornings offer the better windows.

Now, the one real standout in this whole 16-day window is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. It’s not the biggest swell, coming in at 5ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period, but the combined energy is solid at (1822). The key is the wind: a light, clean 9 mph cross-offshore from the southeast. The forecast shows "clean" conditions, and that is the golden ticket here. Baya Reef will be offering up some really tidy, well-shaped lines before the breeze gets on it. If you only pick one session from the whole outlook, that Sunday morning window is the one.

After that, things get a little more ordinary again. Another bump in size arrives around Tuesday the 8th, with the swell climbing back over 7ft (7ft to 7ft from the SSW) and combined energy getting back up over (2500). But the winds are cross to onshore all day, meaning it will be bumpy and challenging, really only for the experienced crew. Same story repeats towards the end of the fortnight – decent swell energy, poor wind. The mornings of the 15th and 16th of September look like the better options in that final run, with smaller 5ft-5ft swell and lighter cross-shore breezes, but nothing is as clean as that Sunday the 6th.

So, to wrap it up: persistent swell but persistent cross-to-onshore winds. Hunt for those light-wind morning windows. The absolute pick of the litter is the morning of Sunday, 6th September.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2078
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High Tide
10:04PM1.39m
10:18AM1.04m
10:37PM1.39m
10:54AM0.93m
11:15PM1.36m
11:34AM0.81m
00:01AM1.31m
12:27PM0.69m
1:02AM1.23m
2:02PM0.60m
2:30AM1.17m
4:44PM0.64m
Low Tide
3:39PM0.17m
4:27AM0.18m
4:03PM0.19m
5:10AM0.21m
4:30PM0.24m
6:00AM0.27m
5:00PM0.30m
7:07AM0.35m
5:34PM0.38m
8:50AM0.40m
6:27PM0.48m
10:45AM0.36m
8:44PM0.56m
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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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