Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s coming for Baya Reef.

First up, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise building later in the period. The water here is sitting at 82°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no weird surprises there.

Things kick off on Wednesday, 22 July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. Swell is tiny at 3ft from the SSW, and while the morning is clean, the energy is moderate (450) and the period is a short 13 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore, but the waves are just too weak to get excited about. The afternoon gets worse with a fresh cross-shore breeze messing it up.

Thursday, 23 July, is where we start to see a pulse. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the SSE, with a 9-second period, and cross-offshore winds. The energy jumps up to strong (1139), but that short period means the waves might be a bit lumpy. It’s still a big step up, but it’s more for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops off quickly.

Friday, 24 July, is similar to Thursday morning – 6ft from the SSE, cross-offshore winds, and strong energy (994). Again, it’s a solid option for the advanced surfers, but the short period keeps it from being a classic.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday, 25 July morning is a standout. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SSE, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is pumping (1036). The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and that’s the truth. The period is still short at 9 seconds, but the combination of size and clean wind makes this the best session of the first week. Crowds can be a factor here, so get in early.

The next few days – Sunday through Tuesday – see the swell dip down and the wind shift cross-shore, keeping things marginal. Nothing to write home about.

But then, we start looking at the second week. Monday, 3 August morning is the next big call. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is strong (1452), and it’s clean. This is a groundswell, and for a reef like Baya, that’s perfect. It’s going to be a proper session for the advanced guys.

Wednesday, 5 August is another one to circle. The morning is glassy – flat calm, no wind – with a 6ft SSW swell at 15 seconds. That’s a dream setup. The energy is very strong (1635), and it’s got excellent conditions written all over it. The afternoon also holds glassy conditions with a 5ft S swell, but the period drops to 11 seconds. Still, two glassy sessions in one day? That’s rare.

Thursday, 6 August morning is the last real highlight. Glassy again, with a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (909), but the calm conditions make it worth the paddle. It’s a lighter day, but the quality will be there.

Overall, the standout is Saturday, 25 July morning for the first week, and then the 3rd and 5th of August for the second week. The long-period swells in the second week are going to be proper, but they are more suited to the reef’s shape. If you’re an advanced surfer, you’re in for a treat. Beginners might find the 7ft+ days a bit much, but the 5th and 6th of August are more manageable.

Rusty.

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