
Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The opening window is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid pulse of south-west groundswell rolling in, but the wind is going to be a problem for much of the first week. The standout is a very specific morning session at Baya Reef on Saturday, July 11th.
Baya Reef is a consistent exposed reef break, mainly for advanced surfers. It loves a south-west swell, and the combined energy on Thursday morning, July 9th, is pumping strong at 1356. The swell is 5 ft from the SSW, with a long 14-second period, which is classy groundswell. The morning starts with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. But by Thursday afternoon a fresh cross-shore wind kicks up to 19 mph, bringing lumpy chop.
Friday, July 10th, is a write-off. The morning has a light cross-shore but the report labels it marginal. The afternoon gets a moderate cross-shore chop with a 6 ft SW swell, but the winds are too strong for paddle surfing.
Now, Saturday, July 11th morning is the pick of the entire outlook. The wind drops to glassy – 3 mph from the SSE. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period providing real power. The combined energy is moderate at 782, but the conditions are described as "glassy" and "expect very good surf conditions." This is the one to circle. The reef should handle that long-period swell beautifully, offering good, walled-up lines. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have a few others out, but it won’t be a zoo.
The afternoon of the 11th gets chopped out again, and the rest of the week is a similar story. Sunday morning, July 12th, is another glassy start with a smaller 3 ft SW swell, but the energy drops to 331. It’s clean, but small.
The pattern repeats into the next week. There’s a promising window on Saturday, July 18th morning. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, wind is a light cross-offshore from the SE, and the combined energy is strong at 1288. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That’s a solid call, but it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
The long-range part of the outlook is messy. The wind is cross-shore for most afternoons, and the morning windows are often marginal. There’s a slight chance on Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th mornings, but the swell is small (3 ft) and the energy is weak. The 24th morning has a light cross-offshore and a clean report, but it’s a small wave day.
Overall, the best bet is this Saturday morning, July 11th, at Baya Reef. Get it while it’s glassy. The second week looks rough, but mark that 18th of July morning.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1010 | 1016 | 1626 | 1423 | 1531 | 1006 | 765 | 569 | 205 | 214 | 304 | 378 | 405 | 623 | 990 | 1217 | 1688 | 1469 | 1040 | 921 | 720 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:18PM0.80m | 2:12AM1.24m | 2:40PM0.69m | 3:17AM1.28m | 4:22PM0.64m | 4:27AM1.34m | 5:54PM0.67m | 5:36AM1.41m | 7:00PM0.74m | 6:38AM1.47m | 7:53PM0.83m | 7:34AM1.51m | 8:38PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:00AM0.45m | 7:01PM0.36m | 9:27AM0.40m | 7:52PM0.40m | 10:55AM0.31m | 9:02PM0.43m | 12:07PM0.21m | 10:26PM0.43m | 1:05PM0.11m | 11:45PM0.40m | 1:54PM0.04m | 00:53AM0.35m | 2:37PM0.00m | 1:54AM0.31m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
1010 | 1016 | 1626 | 1423 | 1531 | 1006 | 765 | 569 | 205 | 214 | 304 | 378 | 405 | 623 | 990 | 1217 | 1688 | 1469 | 1040 | 921 | 720 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | SSE 7 | WNW 12 | SSE 8 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | W 12 | S 7 | SSE 7 | W 11 | SSE 7 |
40 | 334 | 14 | 56 | 13 | 44 | 3 | 139 | 160 | 106 | 26 | 18 | 389 | 578 | 319 | 378 | 3 | 22 | 31 | 2 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WNW 12 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 23 | SW 15 | W 13 | SSE 6 | SSW 22 | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 10 |
188 | 13 | — | 12 | — | — | 14 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 21 | 106 | 54 | 3 | 12 | 91 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | S 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SE 6 | — | S 6 | SE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
118 | 91 | 144 | — | 106 | 181 | — | 29 | — | — | 79 | 63 | — | 78 | 47 | — | 19 | 88 | — | 62 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 259 | 0 | 35 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 0 | 3 | 800 | 0 | 259 | 800 | 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.










