Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,761 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM. 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+) | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a good hard look at what’s on offer for Baya Reef.
Alright mate, so Baya Reef is the only game in town for this whole 16-day outlook, and I gotta be straight with ya—it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got consistent swell rolling in from the southwest, which is exactly what this advanced reef break likes to see, but the wind is gonna be a constant battle. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Now, the action starts Saturday the 29th of August, but it’s a write-off—cross-shore breeze at 16 mph making a mess of a 4ft SW swell. Not one to paddle out for.
Sunday the 30th is our first little glimpse of hope. Early doors we get a light 6 mph cross-onshore wind on a 4ft SSW swell with a lovely long 13-second period. Sure, there’s a bit of wind ripple, but the combined energy is a solid 1005 (moderate). It’s marginal, but if you’re keen and experienced, that morning could be your best shot for a few days. The afternoon turns to choppy junk.
Monday the 31st: There’s more size—6ft SW swell in the arvo, with a super long 18-second period, energy hitting 2316 (strong), but the wind is a messy cross-onshore 12 mph. The morning is cleaner with a light 6 mph breeze and 5ft of 18-second groundswell. That 18-second period stuff is magic for a reef like this, really draws out the lines. Definitely the pick of Monday.
Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell building to over 7ft by the afternoon—that's expert-only territory. The period drops a little to 17 seconds, but the energy is still pumping at 2790 (strong). Wind is cross-shore again, so even though there’s power, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd drop off a bit in size but the wind keeps it messy.
Honestly, from the 30th of August all the way through to the 12th of September, it’s a grind of marginal conditions. The swell hangs around, between 3ft and 7ft, all from the SW or SSW, with decent periods (13-19 seconds) that give the reef nice shape. But the wind — mostly cross-shore, sometimes cross-on, and often fresh — just chops it up. The early mornings with light breezes are your only window for something half-decent, and even then it’s a struggle.
Then, on Sunday the 13th of September, we finally get a standout. The morning session sees a light 9 mph cross-offshore breeze from the SE, clean conditions for the first time in weeks, on a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined swell energy is 1035 (moderate). That’s the one. Clean faces on a reef always bring a smile. The crowds here can be around sometimes, so you might not have it all to yourself, but for this spot, it’s the best window by far. The afternoon turns to junk again, so make that morning session count.
So, if you’re patient, the 13th of September morning is your winner. A few of the earlier morning windows, especially the 30th and 31st of August, are worth a sneaky paddle if you can handle a little wind bump. But for proper, clean reef surfing, mark that Sunday the 13th in your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
540 | 506 | 491 | 723 | 1053 | 1652 | 1947 | 2420 | 2408 | 2696 | 2078 | 1707 | 1314 | 1082 | 695 | 598 | 573 | 506 | 336 | 529 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:42PM1.19m | 8:41AM1.26m | 9:07PM1.28m | 9:13AM1.22m | 9:34PM1.35m | 9:45AM1.14m | 10:04PM1.39m | 10:18AM1.04m | 10:37PM1.39m | 10:54AM0.93m | 11:15PM1.36m | 11:34AM0.81m | 00:01AM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:36AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.15m | 3:12AM0.21m | 3:15PM0.15m | 3:48AM0.18m | 3:39PM0.17m | 4:27AM0.18m | 4:03PM0.19m | 5:10AM0.21m | 4:30PM0.24m | 6:00AM0.27m | 5:00PM0.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 |
540 | 506 | 491 | 723 | 1053 | 1652 | 1947 | 2420 | 2408 | 2696 | 2078 | 1707 | 1314 | 1082 | 695 | 598 | 573 | 506 | 336 | 529 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 |
72 | 137 | 428 | 148 | 266 | 188 | 144 | 83 | 58 | — | 57 | 45 | — | 54 | 38 | — | 33 | 84 | 188 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | W 15 | W 15 |
53 | 178 | 86 | 113 | 53 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | — | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
57 | 58 | — | — | — | — | 225 | 143 | — | 94 | 120 | 108 | 79 | 143 | — | 36 | 83 | 123 | 73 | 183 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 0 | 38 | 850 | 0 | 259 | 35 | 0 | 259 | 850 | 0 | 259 | 850 | 0 | 24 | 850 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 24 |
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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.











