
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (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 Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Baya Reef over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a persistent, solid run of SSW groundswell, but with a serious catch. The wind is almost always cross or cross-off, which is okay, but it's rarely a clean, glassy morning. The swell is consistent, but the quality is often held back by that cross-chop. The big winner here is the sheer size of the swell that builds in the second week, but you'll have to pick your moments for the cleanest conditions.
We start off on Friday, 31st July, with a 4 ft SW swell, a very long 17-second period, and light cross winds. The water is 80°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The energy is solid (1296), but the wave comment says it's marginal. It's a promising start, but not a standout.
The first real standout comes on Wednesday, 5th August. The morning session has a 5 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and light cross winds. The energy is good (1593). It's a solid, workable size for a reef break, but it's still a little on the smaller side.
Hold on though, because the pattern really cranks up. The absolute standout in the whole run is Tuesday, 11th August (morning) . We're looking at a massive 12 ft SSW swell, with a very long 18-second period, and crucially, a light cross wind from the S at just 6 mph. The wave energy is absolutely pumping at 7335. This is big, powerful groundswell delivering clean, lined-up waves. Now, at 12 ft, this is strictly for the advanced crew only – it's a solid step up. The long period means it'll be a bit more walled-up at this reef, so expect some long, fast barrels.
The other morning to circle is Saturday, 15th August. Another 10 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and light cross winds. The energy is huge at 5650. It's a very similar setup to the 11th, but a bit smaller and a week out, so treat it as a promising, less certain option.
For the rest of the run, the mornings consistently offer the best windows. The wind tends to be lighter, the swell is there, and the surface is less of a mess. Afternoons, especially from the 8th onwards, get hammered by fresh SSE winds, creating a lumpy cross-chop that will test your patience. A few mornings like the 8th, 9th, and 14th of August have a clean cross-off wind, which is a real bonus.
So, my call: if you're a strong surfer, the 11th of August morning is the one to lock in. It's a big, powerful, and clean swell. The 15th is a close second, but a bit further out. The rest of the time, you'll be scratching for a clean window, but the size is there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
825 | 1393 | 1029 | 1561 | 1276 | 1214 | 1790 | 1697 | 1310 | 1130 | 1145 | 1114 | 768 | 843 | 1208 | 975 | 1111 | 2377 | 2058 | 1547 | 3099 | |
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-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.03m | 9:01AM1.31m | 9:47PM1.11m | 9:32AM1.27m | 10:14PM1.18m | 10:04AM1.20m | 10:42PM1.23m | 10:36AM1.11m | 11:13PM1.27m | 11:12AM1.00m | 11:49PM1.28m | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:33AM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.12m | 2:48AM0.38m | 3:33PM0.13m | 3:26AM0.35m | 3:56PM0.14m | 4:04AM0.34m | 4:18PM0.16m | 4:44AM0.33m | 4:42PM0.19m | 5:28AM0.33m | 5:07PM0.23m | 6:21AM0.35m | 5:35PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
825 | 1393 | 1029 | 1561 | 1276 | 1214 | 1790 | 1697 | 1310 | 1130 | 1145 | 1114 | 768 | 843 | 1208 | 975 | 742 | 2377 | 2058 | 1547 | 3099 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | W 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSE 6 | S 11 | SSE 6 | SSW 18 | W 16 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WNW 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | WNW 11 |
282 | 157 | 218 | 6 | 90 | 502 | 30 | 9 | 26 | 61 | 5 | 1 | 491 | 454 | 121 | 609 | 1111 | 23 | 58 | 544 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | NW 11 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 14 | SSE 5 | S 12 | — | SSW 22 | WNW 10 | — |
118 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 45 | — | 91 | 10 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — |
71 | 104 | 109 | 74 | 88 | 56 | — | 37 | — | — | 21 | 13 | — | — | 20 | 26 | 41 | 26 | 31 | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 24 | 0 | 259 | 27 | 0 | 259 | 28 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 28 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 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.











