
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 10 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: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a good look at what's on the table for this neck of the woods.
The whole 16-day stretch is a bit of a struggle, to be honest. There's surf on offer every day at Baya Reef from day one, but it’s all carrying that "marginal" tag. The wind is stuck in a cross-shore or cross-onshore pattern almost the entire time, which means conditions are never going to be that clean, glassy stuff we all dream about. Energy readings bounce around a fair bit, but nearly every session has some chop or lumpiness to fight through.
Thursday the 10th kicks things off with morning offerings: a 6 ft SSW swell rolling in at a very long 16 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 2024 – that’s a lot of push. The water is sitting at 78°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The problem is a 9 mph cross-shore wind that’s going to put a slight crinkle on the surface. It's surfable, but it’s not the cleanest.
Looking across the whole forecast, there really isn't a true standout. The mornings consistently look better than the afternoons because the wind is lighter. A few mornings stand out slightly more than others. Monday the 22nd of September morning is interesting – a 3 ft swell, but check the period: 20 seconds. That’s an incredibly long period groundswell. The energy is still moderate (1397), and with a light cross-shore breeze, it might actually offer some of the cleanest, most lined-up waves of the whole period, even if smaller. The longer period means better shape and longer waits between sets.
If I had to point you to the best bet, it’s that Monday the 22nd morning session. It’s not a classic, but it’s the closest thing we have to a good time.
That said, Sunday the 20th also deserves a mention for the morning. A 6 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and strong to very strong energy at 1761. The wind is light cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s manageable and better than the afternoon’s more choppy conditions. For a bigger, more powerful wave, that’s your window, even if it’s a bit bumpy.
Overall, if you're patient and pick the lightest-wind mornings, you'll find something. But don't expect any all-time sessions. It’s a grind, but it beats working.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1816 | 1997 | 1449 | 1251 | 953 | 1015 | 945 | 2262 | 3122 | 2589 | 2297 | 1561 | 1513 | 1493 | 1493 | 1289 | 1140 | 1031 | 1072 | 1225 | 1319 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.09m | 7:22AM1.30m | 7:54PM1.23m | 8:03AM1.29m | 8:26PM1.34m | 8:41AM1.24m | 8:57PM1.40m | 9:16AM1.17m | 9:27PM1.42m | 9:48AM1.08m | 9:57PM1.39m | 10:19AM0.98m | 10:27PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.29m | 1:45PM0.15m | 1:58AM0.20m | 2:14PM0.14m | 2:39AM0.14m | 2:41PM0.15m | 3:18AM0.11m | 3:07PM0.17m | 3:54AM0.12m | 3:31PM0.21m | 4:29AM0.17m | 3:54PM0.25m | |||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
1816 | 1997 | 1449 | 1251 | 953 | 833 | 676 | 2262 | 3122 | 2589 | 2297 | 1561 | 1513 | 1493 | 1493 | 1289 | 1140 | 1031 | 1072 | 1225 | 1319 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 28 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 7 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | S 7 | S 7 | W 16 | SSW 21 | S 6 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
— | 15 | 121 | 92 | 197 | 1015 | 945 | 614 | 46 | 24 | — | 22 | 15 | — | 35 | 23 | 5 | 45 | 20 | 97 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 28 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | SW 24 | W 16 | SW 20 | — | SW 18 |
— | 30 | 66 | 197 | — | 79 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 22 | 5 | 98 | — | 111 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | S 9 | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
208 | 36 | 205 | 24 | 113 | 154 | 64 | 76 | 77 | — | 28 | 47 | — | 44 | 106 | 103 | 44 | 32 | 62 | 38 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 930 | 0 | 259 | 850 | 24 | 259 | 265 | 0 | 27 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 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.










