Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.9° C
0.2° 

Baya Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Baya Reef surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 24th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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 offer for the next couple of weeks.

The immediate outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real gold hiding in the back half of the forecast. We’ve got a slow start, with a few days of marginal conditions before the ocean starts to wake up. The standout window is definitely the first week of August, with a couple of sessions that are going to be worth circling on the calendar.

Right now, the only game in town is Baya Reef. This is a reef break for advanced surfers, and it’s consistent, which means it has a shot at picking up the swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprise there.

Wednesday 22 July kicks things off with a small 3ft SSW swell, but it’s got a period of 13 seconds, so there’s some push behind it. The morning looks clean with a cross-off SE breeze at 12 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate at 448. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, the morning session is the only window before the wind picks up and trashes it.

Thursday 23 July is a step up in size but not in quality. The morning has a 7ft SSE swell, which is getting into the “too big for beginners” range, and it’s a short period of 9 seconds. The energy is a solid 1196, but with a 16 mph cross-off wind, it’s going to be lumpy. The afternoon is a washout with fresh cross-shore wind.

Friday 24 July and Saturday 25 July follow a similar pattern: chest to head-high swell (6ft and 6ft) with short periods and moderate cross-off breezes. The energy is moderate, around 900, but it’s just kinda messy. The mornings are the only chance, and even then, it’s a marginal call.

We hit a bit of a lull from Sunday 26 July through to Tuesday 29 July. The swell drops right off, with the energy falling to the 300-700 range. The wind is light, but the waves are small and weak. A 2ft SW groundswell on Sunday morning with a 13-second period is tidy, but there’s just not enough power to get excited about. These are the days to maybe tune the wax off the rails.

Now, Wednesday 30 July is where things start to get interesting. The morning shows a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is a strong 1158. The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but rideable. This is a long-period groundswell, so at a reef break like Baya Reef, it’s going to line up and offer some proper walls. It’s a decent looking day, but the real standouts are still a few days away.

The best on offer is Tuesday 4 August. The morning session is the one. We’ve got an 8ft SSW groundswell. That’s big, expert-only territory. The period is a very long 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 4200, which is strong to very strong. The wind is glassy—a total glass-off. This is excellent surf, and the conditions are going to be perfect. The sets will be clean, powerful, and lined up perfectly on the reef. This is a session for the experienced crew only.

Thursday 6 August is another standout. The morning shows a 7ft SSW groundswell with another very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy again, and the energy is 2705. It’s a touch smaller than Tuesday, but still a solid expert wave. The conditions are going to be pristine, with clean, glassy faces.

For the rest of the first week of August, the swell stays solid in the 5ft to 6ft range, but the wind is a bit more onshore or cross-shore, so the quality drops off. The mornings are the best bet, but the afternoons get messy with fresh breezes and the risk of thunderstorms.

So, to wrap it up: the next week is a slow grind of marginal surf. The real glory is the first few days of August. Tuesday 4 August and Thursday 6 August mornings are the absolute best sessions. If you’re an advanced surfer, that’s your window. The glassy conditions and that big, long-period groundswell are going to be worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
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SSW
12
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SSE
9
2
SSE
9
1.5
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9
2.1
SSE
9
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1.7
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10
0.9
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10
0.8
SSE
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1.5
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
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16
0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
398
645
603
388
615
512
339
659
454
248
482
115
548
163
118
412
226
291
362
400
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
25
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35
SSE
20
ESE
15
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30
SSE
15
E
10
SSE
25
SSE
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NE
10
SSE
25
SSE
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ENE
10
SSE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:41PM0.81m
1:27AM1.17m
1:34PM0.69m
2:20AM1.12m
3:00PM0.60m
3:26AM1.09m
5:17PM0.59m
4:39AM1.10m
6:44PM0.63m
5:43AM1.14m
7:26PM0.70m
6:34AM1.20m
7:57PM0.78m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.37m
8:37AM0.47m
6:48PM0.44m
10:13AM0.46m
7:24PM0.50m
11:44AM0.41m
8:35PM0.55m
12:42PM0.34m
10:26PM0.56m
1:22PM0.27m
11:46PM0.54m
1:53PM0.21m
00:42AM0.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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