
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 4,971 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at the surf on the cards, just for the local patch, Baya Reef. It’s a reef setup, and from the look of things, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The pattern for the next few days is that we’ve got some serious size rolling in, but the wind is mostly a let-down. The standout window is shaping up to be Sunday the 9th of August. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell, coming from the SSW, with a nice long 16-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. What makes it the pick is the light breeze going cross-offshore, so the face should be clean. There’s moderate wave energy (1768), so it’ll have some punch. That’s the session to circle, even if it’s a little smaller than the days around it. The rest of that first week is a lot of cross-shore wind messing up the shape, especially in the afternoons when it picks up. The mornings on Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th have bigger swells—up to 8ft—and cleaner conditions with a light or gentle breeze, but the cross-shore wind still puts a ripple on it, so it’s not quite the same.
Looking further out, there’s another interesting run around Thursday the 13th of August. The morning has an 8ft S swell with a 17-second period and a light cross breeze, giving it some hope but with that cross-shore ripple. The size gets up to 10ft on the afternoon, but the wind gets messy again. That’s a big swell, so it’s only for the experts. The next real glimmer is on Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August, with 8ft SSW swells and that same long period, and the wind turns cross-offshore again. Those mornings are looking clean, with moderate wave energy (3817 and 3336). It’s a good run, but it’s a long way off, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Overall, it’s a patchy outlook. There’s plenty of swell, but the wind is the enemy. The reef setup will handle the size, and the longer-period swells will wrap in nicely, but you’ll be fighting the chop most days. If you’re an experienced surfer, keep an eye on those Sunday morning and the far-off Thursday/Friday mornings for the best shot at something special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2325 | 2214 | 2080 | 1780 | 1546 | 1204 | 2382 | 2871 | 4206 | 4971 | 3072 | 2981 | 1393 | 1799 | 1903 | 4123 | 4410 | 3387 | 2404 | 2061 | 1739 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 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 | 7:30AM1.43m | 8:22PM1.07m | 8:16AM1.42m | 8:58PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:17PM0.06m | 2:00AM0.27m | 2:50PM0.05m | 2:49AM0.22m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 |
2325 | 2214 | 2080 | 1780 | 1546 | 1204 | 2382 | 2871 | 4206 | 4971 | 3072 | 2981 | 1393 | 1799 | 905 | 4123 | 4410 | 3387 | 2404 | 2061 | 1739 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | S 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | — |
20 | 19 | 10 | — | — | 441 | 874 | 632 | — | — | — | — | 224 | 284 | 1903 | 232 | — | 51 | 180 | 216 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 26 | — | SSW 24 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | S 22 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 13 | — | 217 | 118 | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
39 | 49 | 69 | 60 | 95 | 111 | — | 848 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 24 | 0 | 265 | 0 | 259 | 800 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 3 | 259 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 3 |
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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.











