
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period. 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| 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
G'day, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for Baya Reef over the next couple of weeks.
The first stretch is a bit frustrating. From Tuesday 11 August through the middle of the month, we've got consistent swell running between 5 ft and 8 ft, mostly out of the SSW, with long-period groundswell pushing through—periods from 15 to 19 seconds. That's some serious energy, with combined swell energy readings in the thousands (like 5074 on Tuesday morning), which is strong to very strong. But the wind is mostly cross-shore or even a touch cross-onshore, with moderate to fresh breezes kicking up lumpy cross-chop in the afternoons. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. For a reef that loves a SW swell and needs offshore from the ENE, these conditions just aren't cooperating. You'd be fighting chop instead of getting clean waves. Honestly, for the first week, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the wind strength and direction.
The real standout comes on Friday 21 August. That Friday morning is our moment. We've got a clean 8 ft SSW swell with a solid 16-second period, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the SSE at a gentle 10 mph. That's the cleanest we'll see, with combined swell energy at 3940—massive power. This is excellent for experienced surfers; it's a bit heavy for beginners over 5 ft, but for the advanced crowd on a reef, this is the good stuff. The cross-offshore breeze will groom those long-period lines perfectly. Crowds are possible here, but it's worth it.
After that, from Saturday 22 August, the swell tapers off from around 7 ft down to about 5 ft by Tuesday 25 August. The periods stay around 15 seconds, so there's still some shape, but the wind goes back to cross-shore or moderate breezes, keeping things a little rough.
So, if you're picking a day, make it Friday 21 August morning. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5074 | 3072 | 2981 | 1842 | 1055 | 1099 | 3276 | 3426 | 2898 | 2177 | 1739 | 1178 | 1367 | 1938 | 1537 | 1118 | 924 | 834 | 621 | 553 | 1206 | |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:01PM0.79m | 6:37AM1.39m | 7:44PM0.93m | 7:30AM1.43m | 8:22PM1.07m | 8:16AM1.42m | 8:58PM1.20m | 8:58AM1.37m | 9:32PM1.29m | 9:37AM1.29m | 10:06PM1.34m | 10:13AM1.17m | 10:40PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.16m | 11:57PM0.43m | 1:41PM0.10m | 1:04AM0.35m | 2:17PM0.06m | 2:00AM0.27m | 2:50PM0.05m | 2:49AM0.22m | 3:20PM0.07m | 3:35AM0.20m | 3:48PM0.11m | 4:18AM0.21m | 4:15PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 |
5074 | 3072 | 2981 | 1842 | 1055 | 874 | 3276 | 3426 | 2898 | 2177 | 1739 | 1178 | 1367 | 1938 | 1537 | 1118 | 924 | 834 | 621 | 553 | 1206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 21 | S 9 | S 18 | S 26 | SW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 13 | — | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 |
— | — | — | 79 | 184 | 1099 | 13 | 22 | 50 | 258 | 432 | 799 | 483 | — | 39 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 149 | 508 | 427 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 21 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | SW 26 | S 21 | SW 24 | W 10 | SW 21 |
— | — | — | 88 | 279 | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 87 | 2 | 538 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 315 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 0 | 219 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 28 | 259 | 0 | 38 | 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.











