
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 21s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'll be straight with you – this forecast for Baya Reef is a marathon, not a sprint. We've got a solid run of swell, but conditions are gonna keep things interesting for the advanced crew only. The water's sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a real mixed bag. Wednesday the 5th starts off with a clean 5ft SSW groundswell, that's a long period 15 seconds with light cross-shore winds. The energy's cranking (1699), but it's a bit of a tease – "marginal" is the word. The afternoon builds to 4ft but the wind picks up to 12 mph, making it lumpy. Thursday the 6th pushes the swell up to 7ft with that same long-period SSW energy (2203), but the wind stays cross and the vibe is just "questionable." By Friday the 7th we're into 8ft to 8ft SSW swell – that's big, expert-only territory with combined energy over 3000 – but it's still cross and the commentary keeps saying "marginal." Saturday the 8th drops back to a consistent 7ft, but the wind is freshening on the afternoon. This whole first week is a case of the swell being there, but the quality being held back.
There's a real standout window on Tuesday the 12th of August morning. We've got a 7ft SSW swell, a nice clean 15-second period, and the wind drops right back to a light 6 mph cross-shore. The combined energy is a strong 1831. That's the best of the early window – clean lines and your best chance at a good one, even if the forecast says "marginal." After that, the pattern continues with solid 7ft to 7ft swells but lumpy afternoon winds.
Now, the real excitement is a week away. Keep your eyes on Tuesday the 18th of August afternoon and Wednesday the 19th of August morning. This is the pick of the whole outlook. Tuesday the 18th afternoon we see a jump to an 12ft SSW groundswell – that's a serious, expert-only pulse with a period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 7567, and the wind is just a moderate cross-shore. Then Wednesday the 19th morning keeps that 12ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, combined energy at 6401, and the wind drops to a beautiful light 6 mph cross-shore. This is the one to point your board at – big, powerful, long-period groundswell with light airs. Perfect mate.
Even into Thursday the 20th of August morning we've still got an 8ft SSW swell with light wind and energy at 3797. A solid tail end to the run.
Overall, the best session hands down is Wednesday the 19th of August morning at Baya Reef. That 12ft SSW swell, long period, and light cross-shore wind is the clear stand-out. Tuesday the 18th afternoon is a close second. The rest of the time, it's solid swell but either the wind is up or the conditions are just "marginal" – you'll be working for every wave. For anyone who isn't an expert, stay right out of the water when it's over 8ft, which is a lot of this time.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1081 | 1123 | 2404 | 2155 | 1982 | 2537 | 3232 | 3277 | 2895 | 2325 | 2295 | 2054 | 1804 | 1580 | 1204 | 2840 | 3465 | 4594 | 4504 | 3017 | 3202 | |
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-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:12AM1.00m | 11:49PM1.28m | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:33AM1.28m | 12:44PM0.74m | 1:30AM1.26m | 2:04PM0.62m | 2:45AM1.25m | 4:16PM0.59m | 4:13AM1.27m | 6:03PM0.67m | 5:33AM1.32m | 7:01PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM0.33m | 5:07PM0.23m | 6:21AM0.35m | 5:35PM0.28m | 7:28AM0.38m | 6:09PM0.34m | 9:02AM0.39m | 6:57PM0.41m | 10:50AM0.34m | 8:23PM0.48m | 12:07PM0.25m | 10:25PM0.49m | 1:00PM0.16m | 11:57PM0.43m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
1081 | 742 | 2404 | 2155 | 1982 | 2537 | 3232 | 3277 | 2895 | 2325 | 2295 | 2054 | 1804 | 1580 | 1204 | 2840 | 3465 | 4594 | 4504 | 3017 | 3202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WNW 10 | SSE 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | S 25 | S 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — |
615 | 1123 | 10 | 38 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 10 | — | — | 12 | 501 | 1032 | 874 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 12 | — | WNW 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 45 | — | 10 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | 117 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — |
23 | 27 | 26 | — | 23 | — | — | — | 32 | 30 | — | — | 33 | 55 | 85 | — | 1190 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 0 | 38 | 259 | 0 | 38 | 797 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 265 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 921 | 3 |
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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.











