
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 5,934 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window of surf on the cards at Baya Reef, but it’s a mixed bag of quality and conditions. This is a reef break, so it’s got that structure to hold onto the swell, but it's an advanced spot, so bring your A-game and don't expect any soft landings.
The first solid swell kicks in from Thursday, August 6th, with a 7ft SSW swell rolling in. The problem is, the wind is cross-onshore, so the morning session is a bit messy with ripples. The water temperature is a balmy 81°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing crazy there. The energy is moderate (2203), but the quality is just not there. This pattern of cross-shore winds and decent swell sticks around right through the first week, with the strongest energy hitting on Friday, August 7th (3253), but the swell is over 8ft then, which is expert territory, and the wind is cross-shore, churning things up.
The real standout, the one that’s got me buzzing, is the morning of Tuesday, August 11th. The swell hits 8ft from the SSW with a period of 19 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with serious energy (4724). The wind flicks offshore from the SE, and the data says it’s clean. For a reef break, a long period swell like this with offshore wind is a dream. It’s going to be big, powerful, and lined up. The crowds at Baya Reef are listed as "sometimes," so you might have to share the peak, but it’ll be worth it.
After that, the swell pulses up again on Thursday, August 13th, with a 10ft S swell. That’s a lot of water, and the energy is massive (5934). The morning has a light cross-onshore breeze, which is a shame, but it’s still a big, heavy day. The second week of the forecast (from August 15th onwards) sees the swell drop back, with most days offering 5ft to 8ft swells, but with persistent cross-shore winds. The wind is often too strong (15-19 mph), making it lumpy. The last real highlight to aim for is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th, with another 10ft SSW swell, but again, the wind is cross-shore, not clean.
The final morning to watch is Thursday, August 20th. The swell is 10ft, and the wind is cross-offshore from the SE, giving us clean conditions. It’s a long way out, but that’s a promising setup.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Tuesday, August 11th – that clean, offshore, 8ft groundswell is the pick of the bunch. The 13th and 20th of August are big days but be prepared for less-than-perfect wind. Stick with the morning sessions for the cleaner windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2155 | 1982 | 2537 | 3232 | 3277 | 2801 | 2325 | 2214 | 2080 | 1684 | 1546 | 1204 | 2382 | 2928 | 4255 | 4724 | 2709 | 2981 | 2224 | 1842 | 2721 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:33AM1.28m | 12:44PM0.74m | 1:30AM1.26m | 2:04PM0.62m | 2:45AM1.25m | 4:16PM0.59m | 4:13AM1.27m | 6:03PM0.67m | 5:33AM1.32m | 7:01PM0.79m | 6:37AM1.39m | 7:44PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM0.28m | 7:28AM0.38m | 6:09PM0.34m | 9:02AM0.39m | 6:57PM0.41m | 10:50AM0.34m | 8:23PM0.48m | 12:07PM0.25m | 10:25PM0.49m | 1:00PM0.16m | 11:57PM0.43m | 1:41PM0.10m | 1:04AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 20 |
2155 | 1982 | 2537 | 3232 | 3277 | 2801 | 2325 | 2214 | 2080 | 1684 | 1546 | 1204 | 2382 | 2928 | 4255 | 4724 | 2709 | 2981 | 2224 | 1842 | 2721 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 6 | S 24 | S 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 16 |
38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 11 | 573 | 874 | 735 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 212 | 1474 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
10 | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 217 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 206 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 13 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 86 | — | 24 | 49 | 46 | 52 | 69 | 85 | 58 | 101 | 118 | 85 | 958 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 850 | 0 | 259 | 265 | 24 | 259 | 977 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 0 |
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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.











