Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,067 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a solid run of groundswell on the cards for Baya Reef, but it’s going to be a battle with the wind most days. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 82.6°, which is a nice little bonus.
The first real chance to get wet is Sunday afternoon, August 23rd. The swell is a clean 4.9ft from the SSW, with a long 14 second period giving it some real pull. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s rideable. The combined energy is pumping at 1732, so there’s plenty of power in the water.
Monday morning, August 24th, is a standout. We’ve got 5.6ft of SSW groundswell, with a very long 16 second period. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph, making for clean conditions. The energy is still strong at 1718. This is a proper window for Baya Reef, with the swell direction matching the optimum. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s a reef, so that long period energy will be lining up nicely. The waves will be a bit more powerful and the sets will be spaced out, making the paddle out a bit easier. With the crowds noted as “sometimes,” you might have a few out, but it won’t be a circus.
The wind turns nasty Monday afternoon and stays messy for the next few days, with fresh cross-shore breezes and lumpy chop. The swell drops a little, but the real issue is the wind. Wednesday morning, August 26th, has a light breeze, but the swell is down to 3.9ft.
Thursday morning, August 27th, is another one to circle. The swell jumps back to 4.3ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, and combined with a clean cross-offshore wind at 16 mph, the energy reading is huge at 2183. The tide might be a factor though, as the call is “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so keep an eye on that.
The swell builds through the end of August and into September. The morning of Tuesday, September 1st, sees the biggest swell of the run at 7.5ft from the SW with a 17 second period. The energy is at 3024, which is very strong. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s clean. This is a big day for experienced surfers only. Anyone under 5ft for the beginners, but this is over 8ft, so it’s expert territory.
The pattern repeats through the first week of September: clean mornings with lighter winds, followed by afternoon onshores. The swell stays in the 3.9ft to 6.6ft range, with periods dropping back to the 13-14 second mark by the end of the week. The morning of Sunday, September 6th, has a nice 4.6ft SSW swell with an 18 second period and a gentle breeze, giving a clean window with energy at 1972. For the second week, the outlook is similar: morning windows are the go, with the wind always picking up in the afternoon. The swell remains consistent, but the quality will always be a morning game.
The best bet on offer is Monday morning, August 24th, for the clean conditions and solid groundswell. The second call is Thursday morning, August 27th, for the massive period and clean cross-offshore wind. Both are expert-level sessions at the reef.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
874 | 1792 | 1493 | 1110 | 1098 | 829 | 796 | 617 | 517 | 640 | 471 | 1255 | 2765 | 2663 | 2007 | 1776 | 1158 | 846 | 653 | 700 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:07AM1.02m | 7:01PM0.66m | 5:26AM1.07m | 7:14PM0.75m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:33PM0.86m | 7:00AM1.21m | 7:55PM0.97m | 7:36AM1.26m | 8:18PM1.08m | 8:09AM1.28m | 8:42PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.38m | 10:13PM0.62m | 1:01PM0.31m | 11:47PM0.57m | 1:26PM0.25m | 00:40AM0.49m | 1:48PM0.20m | 1:22AM0.41m | 2:09PM0.17m | 2:00AM0.33m | 2:30PM0.15m | 2:36AM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
874 | 1792 | 1493 | 1110 | 1098 | 829 | 796 | 617 | 517 | 640 | 471 | 834 | 2765 | 2663 | 2007 | 1776 | 1158 | 846 | 653 | 700 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSE 7 | SW 20 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 7 | SW 24 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | — | S 7 | S 6 | — | S 7 | S 7 | SW 22 | SW 20 |
842 | 34 | 97 | 5 | 65 | 58 | — | 72 | 51 | 22 | 216 | 1255 | — | 45 | 31 | — | 37 | 47 | 19 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | S 7 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | SW 21 | W 15 | W 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 62 | — | — | — | 127 | — | — | 18 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 6 |
16 | 149 | 128 | 64 | 205 | 147 | 57 | 173 | 123 | 79 | 145 | 94 | 75 | 106 | 85 | 56 | 120 | 107 | 59 | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 24 | 259 | 800 | 24 | 259 | 805 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 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.











