
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,080 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SW 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 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baya Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but the wind is the main player here, and it’s going to be fighting us a lot of the time. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The best window looks to be the last few days of July and into the start of August, with a real standout session on the morning of Friday the 31st.
Let’s break it down. Starting Thursday the 16th, we’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the cross-shore SSE wind at 16 mph is going to chop it up. It’s a tough one to get excited about. That pattern sticks around through the weekend and into the early part of the next week. The swell ticks up a bit – Monday the 20th sees a 7ft SSW swell, but it’s paired with a fresh 22 mph cross-shore wind, making it messy. The wave energy is moderate (689 to 1923), but the quality just isn’t there.
We get a bit of a reprieve on the mornings of the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, with a cleaner cross-offshore wind from the SE. The swell is there, around 3ft to 7ft, but the period is shorter, dropping to 8-9 seconds, which means less push and more chopped-up lines. The morning of the 24th is a decent shout – 7ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean, but the short period means it’s not the best shape.
Now, the standout. Saturday the 25th morning. This is the one. Clear skies, a 6ft SSE swell, gentle 9 mph SE cross-offshore wind, and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1125). This is your call to get out there. The swell direction is lining up with the spot’s optimum (SSE), and the wind is doing us a favour. The water is warm, the wave energy is solid, and it’s clean. With crowds listed as “sometimes”, you might have a few others out, but the quality should make up for it.
After that, we drift back into a pattern of lumpy afternoons and cleaner mornings, but the swell size drops. The 31st of July is a real mystery. The morning brings a 5ft SW swell with a massive 22-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is through the roof (4076). The wind is only 3 mph and cross-shore, so it’ll be glassy and clean. This is a serious setup for a reef break like Baya Reef, as the long period will really wrap in. The only issue is it’s a long way out, so file it under promising but not certain. The afternoon sees the swell bump to 6ft with a 20-second period, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, chopping it a bit.
Bottom line: The best surf on offer is the morning of Saturday the 25th of July with that clean SSE swell, and the long-range, high-energy window on the morning of Friday the 31st of July is a massive potential highlight if it all comes together.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
614 | 871 | 1018 | 868 | 685 | 785 | 621 | 525 | 437 | 619 | 1878 | 1923 | 1684 | 1319 | 969 | 788 | 491 | 312 | 292 | 520 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:21PM1.04m | 9:12AM1.47m | 10:02PM1.13m | 9:56AM1.37m | 10:42PM1.20m | 10:37AM1.25m | 11:22PM1.24m | 11:18AM1.10m | 00:02AM1.24m | 11:58AM0.95m | 00:43AM1.21m | 12:41PM0.81m | 1:27AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:50AM0.28m | 3:53PM0.02m | 3:44AM0.28m | 4:27PM0.07m | 4:36AM0.30m | 4:59PM0.14m | 5:28AM0.35m | 5:28PM0.21m | 6:22AM0.40m | 5:55PM0.29m | 7:22AM0.45m | 6:21PM0.37m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
614 | 871 | 1018 | 868 | 685 | 785 | 621 | 525 | 437 | 619 | 1878 | 1923 | 1684 | 1319 | 969 | 788 | 491 | 312 | 292 | 520 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 7 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | W 16 | W 15 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | S 6 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
49 | 22 | 63 | 6 | 39 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 180 | 431 | 27 | — | — | — | 15 | 37 | 61 | 149 | 25 | 126 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SSW 19 | S 15 |
2 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 34 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 |
24 | — | — | 32 | — | 88 | 34 | 139 | 88 | 41 | 80 | 64 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 47 | 30 | 102 | 368 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 800 | 0 | 24 | 800 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 3 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 825 | 24 | 259 | 850 | 24 |
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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.










