Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Baya Reef.

Honestly, this forecast is a bit of a heartbreaker. The reef is firing with consistent, powerful southwest groundswell the whole time, but the wind is nearly always cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the afternoons get shredded by a fresh breeze making it lumpy and choppy. The ocean energy is pumping – anywhere from moderate up to very strong – but the texture is the problem.

The first few days, Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th, throw some solid 6 to 7 ft southwest swell with a 16-second period at the reef. That’s deep, long-period juice. But the wind is dirty. Mornings might offer a slight breather, but overall it’s a fight.

The only windows I’d really call a solid shot are Sunday the 20th of September and Thursday the 24th of September. On the 20th, you’re looking at clean 7 ft south-southwest swell with that nice 16-second pulse and a light southerly breeze. It’s still cross-shore, but light, so it won’t scuff the face too bad. That’s your standout session. The 24th is another good one – a 6 ft south-southwest swell with a 17-second period, also under a light breeze. The energy numbers are huge for both. Get there early.

Tuesday the 23rd morning is a smaller option, about 5 ft, but with the lightest airs of the whole window. It’s the cleanest small swell you’ll see.

After the 24th, the weekend of the 27th and 28th goes back to lumpy, moderate cross-shore winds. Swell stays around 6 ft, but it won’t be pretty.

Bottom line: Baya Reef has the swell and the direction it loves, but the wind is working against us. The best windows are those early morning slots on the 20th and 24th. It’s for the advanced crew, and crowds can pop off here sometimes so don’t plan on a solo mission.

Rusty.

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