Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles per hour. Let’s break down what’s happenin’ at Baya Reef. This is a reef break for the advanced crew, open to southwest swell, and it’s got waves on the board for the whole sixteen-day stretch, so no dry spell upfront. Water temp is a warm 82°, about what you’d expect for this time of year.

First session is Monday afternoon, August 10th. We’re lookin’ at a 7ft south-southwest groundswell with a long 18-second interval. The combined energy is a strong 3825. The cross-shore wind from the south-southeast at 16 mph is puttin’ a bit of a chop on it, so the quality is marginal. This one’s for the locals who know the reef.

Tuesday the 11th morning is where it starts gettin’ interesting. Swell bumps to 8ft from the south-southwest, period at 19 seconds, energy cranked to 5074 – that’s a serious pulse. Wind is lighter, 9 mph from the south-southeast, still cross-shore but with only slight chop. This is the best of the first week: heavy, long-period groundswell with manageable wind. At 8ft and such a long wait between sets, this is strictly for experienced surfers; the reef will be exposed and the takeoffs are critical.

Wednesday the 12th morning eases a touch to 7ft but the wind barely blows at 6 mph from the south. That’s near glassy, with just tiny ripples crossin’ the face. You’ll get clean, lined-up waves on the reef, and the energy is still moderate at 1921. A top pick for the week.

From there, the mornings stay solid: Thursday the 13th morning has 8ft south swell with 17-second period and light wind – clean and powerful. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th mornings drop to 5ft to 5ft, still with light breezes, so it’s smaller but clean. Energy drops into the 1884 to 1120 range, so a more relaxed session.

Monday the 17th sees a low point of 4ft in the afternoon, but it builds back by Tuesday the 18th morning to 7ft, with light cross-onshore wind. The real standout in the second week is Wednesday the 19th morning: 8ft south-southwest swell, 17-second period, energy of 3876, and a light cross-shore wind of only 6 mph. That’s a morning where the reef will be absolutely pumping with clean, powerful lines.

Friday the 21st morning goes to 10ft from the south-southwest with a 17-second period and a gentle breeze – that’s a massive day, experts only, with energy at 4998. Saturday the 22nd morning has the wind turnin’ cross-offshore from the southeast at 16 mph, with a 8ft swell, and the report says “clean.” That’s a rare treat. Monday the 24th morning finishes strong with 8ft, 18-second period, and light wind.

Best of the run: Tuesday the 11th morning for brute power, and Wednesday the 19th morning for clean, strong groundswell. Crowds can be an issue sometimes, so get in early for the premium sessions.

Rusty.

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