Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
26.9°C
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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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cooking for the next couple of weeks. The main theme is straightforward: there's always a solid swell running, but the wind is gonna be our constant nemesis. It's stuck cross-shore for the whole stretch, which means a bumpy, choppy surface is the price of admission. You'll be earning every wave.

Kicking off Monday the 7th, a persistent SSW swell is on the menu. Wave heights are in the 4 to 5 ft range with a period of 13 to 14 seconds. The wave energy is strong (at 1164), but that cross-shore breeze is just scratching up the surface. That pattern holds tight through the first week: plenty of water moving, but the wind stays up, keeping things messy. Your best window early on might be the morning sessions, like Tuesday the 8th, when the wind could be a touch lighter, though it's still a cross-shore.

Heading into the second week, the swell keeps pumping, and so does the wind. You'll spot mornings like Sunday the 13th of September with a lighter breeze and a solid 7 ft SSW swell, but the cross-chop is still there to deal with. Wave energy is very strong (2641). This is strictly for the advanced crew; at over 5 ft, it's too much for learners, and when it gets to 7 ft with that chop, you better be on your game.

Now for the standout. You have to wait all the way to Tuesday the 22nd of September. That morning, the wind drops to a manageable 12 mph cross-shore. But the real story is the swell: a massive pulse from the SSW at 10 ft with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 8227 – that’s serious, groundswell muscle. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The long period means the waves will be well-formed and pack a punch, with longer lulls between sets that can help you get out if you time it right. The cross-wind will still put a texture on the wave face, but the size and power are undeniable. That’s the one true highlight in the whole two-week window. Everything else is a grind of average waves with onshore chop.

Keep your eyes on that 22nd, but don't cash in your chips on it just yet. For the rest of it, bring your patience and a good attitude.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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18
2.5
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16
2.3
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1.8
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15
1.7
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1.6
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14
1.9
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16
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16
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15
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19
2.3
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18
2.2
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17
2.1
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Energy kJ
790
577
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2545
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1016
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1997
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1376
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1015
843
2458
3157
2621
2326
1761
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
30
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20
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35
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High Tide
4:44PM0.64m
4:14AM1.17m
6:04PM0.78m
5:35AM1.22m
6:46PM0.94m
6:34AM1.27m
7:21PM1.09m
7:22AM1.30m
7:54PM1.23m
8:03AM1.29m
8:26PM1.34m
8:41AM1.24m
8:57PM1.40m
Low Tide
10:45AM0.36m
8:44PM0.56m
11:54AM0.29m
11:00PM0.52m
12:38PM0.22m
00:17AM0.41m
1:14PM0.17m
1:12AM0.29m
1:45PM0.15m
1:58AM0.20m
2:14PM0.14m
2:39AM0.14m
2:41PM0.15m
3:18AM0.11m
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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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