
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me give it to ya in feet and miles per hour. It's Rusty here, and we're looking at Baya Reef – a solid advanced reef break that's wide open to the southwest swell for the next couple of weeks. The water temp is about normal for the season, nothing out of the ordinary. The energy is building, but the wind is always kind of side or side-onshore, so it's never totally clean.
Starting Thursday July 30th, we've got a small 3ft SSW swell with a light cross-onshore breeze of about 6 mph. Waves are bumpy but rideable. The swell period is a long 19 seconds, which is a proper groundswell meaning fat, powerful lines, but on a reef they can wall up. The energy is at 1247 – solid moderate power. Afternoon gets windier and choppier at 12 mph cross-shore.
Friday the 31st and through the weekend, the swell rises to around 4-6ft. Winds stay light cross or cross-onshore, so it's never glass, but never a total mess. The period is still in the 16-18 second range, giving the waves good shape and power. Energy holds in the 1400-1700 range.
The real standout is shaping up for the week of August 6th. Thursday morning the 6th offers a clean 7ft SSW swell with a light 6 mph cross breeze and energy of 2380 – that's a strong, powerful groundswell with a 16-second period. The sets will be meaty and lined up, ideal for advanced surfers. The afternoon gets a 19 mph cross-wind that'll chop it up.
The cleanest window is Saturday morning the 8th of August. The wind turns cross-offshore, the wave state reads "clean," and we've got a 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and energy of 1793. That's the session to be there for – smooth faces, less bump, and plenty of power. Remember, it's over 5ft, so this is for the experienced crew.
The biggest energy hits on August 13th and 14th. Thursday the 13th morning sees an 8ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and massive energy of 4816 – that's a heavy, powerful groundswell. Winds are light cross, so the morning could be epic, but it's big – experts only. The afternoon jumps to 10ft and 5197 energy, but a 19 mph cross-breeze messes it up. Friday the 14th morning holds at 10ft with 5709 energy and a lighter breeze, so still huge and powerful.
Overall, Baya Reef is consistent, but the wind never gives you a perfect day. The 8th of August morning is your best call for good, clean, powerful waves. The 13th and 14th are for the big-wave chargers only. Crowds can show up here, so be ready to share.
That's the long and short of it. Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
643 | 565 | 895 | 825 | 1327 | 1029 | 1399 | 1427 | 1155 | 1790 | 1697 | 1177 | 1130 | 996 | 1099 | 945 | 843 | 1208 | 1147 | 1466 | 2855 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | 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 | 7:54AM1.30m | 8:53PM0.95m | 8:29AM1.32m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.14m | 2:09AM0.41m | 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 | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
580 | 565 | 895 | 825 | 1327 | 1029 | 1399 | 1427 | 1155 | 1790 | 1697 | 1177 | 1130 | 996 | 1099 | 945 | 843 | 1208 | 1147 | 1466 | 2855 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSE 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | S 11 | SSE 11 | SE 7 | W 16 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 |
643 | 470 | 347 | 282 | 157 | 218 | 13 | 90 | 502 | — | 9 | 38 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 378 | 530 | 185 | 942 | 834 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | W 12 | S 6 | SW 22 | NW 11 | — | W 18 | W 11 | S 6 | — | — | S 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | SW 24 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — |
24 | 3 | 20 | 118 | 5 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | 23 | — | 26 | 25 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 11 |
— | 32 | 80 | 58 | 104 | 121 | 61 | 70 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 8 | 10 | — | 12 | 14 | 27 | — | 25 | 103 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 27 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 124 | 800 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 797 | 0 | 259 | 27 | 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.










