Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
28.1°C
1.1° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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+) 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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 the cards for this stretch.

So we’ve got a solid run of days coming up, but it’s not all about size. This is a reef setup at Baya Reef, and it’s an advanced wave, so we’re looking at a crew that knows what they’re doing. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.

The pattern starts up on August 24th. Monday morning brings a clean 6 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. The combined swell energy is strong at 1718, and we’ve got a cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph. That is a really nice combo for a reef – clean faces, proper groundswell lines. It’s a standout morning, no doubt. The afternoon on Monday gets messy though with a fresh cross-shore breeze picking up to 22 mph, lumping things right up.

Tuesday the 25th, the swell eases a bit to 5 ft from the SSW, period still a long 15 seconds. The morning is cross-shore with a light breeze at 6 mph, so there’ll be some crossing wind ripples, but it’s still surfable. The afternoon turns into a right-off with that fresh breeze again. Wednesday and Thursday are similar – small, cross-shore winds and moderate energy. Thursday morning actually has some good energy at 2195, with a 4 ft swell but a very long 19-second period. That’s got grunt, but the cross-shore breeze is moderate.

Now, the real highlight window for the best quality kicks off Friday the 30th and stretches into the first week of September. Friday the 30th morning is clean – 2 ft? Don’t let the height fool you, the period is 21 seconds. That is some deep ocean groundswell with energy at 956. For a reef, that long period is a dream; it’ll focus up nicely. The wind is light cross-shore at 6 mph.

The 31st of August Monday morning is another standout. Solid 6 ft from the SW, 18-second period, and combined energy at 2266. Light cross-shore wind. That is proper, meaty reef surf. It’s getting up there in size, so keep your wits about you.

September 1st Tuesday is pumping too – 8 ft early morning from the SW, 17-second period, energy at 2810. That’s a big, powerful swell. Light cross-shore winds. This is expert territory for sure, but the quality will be there if the tide lines up. The caveat is that all these days have “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions” flagged, so check your local tide chart, because the reef needs the right water level to work.

From September 4th onward the swell drops back under 7 ft, period shortens, and the afternoons get blown out consistently. September 7th Monday morning sees a clean 5 ft from the SSW, cross-offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph, so that’s a final little clean window to chase.

Crowds at Baya Reef? They’re only sometimes an issue, so you’ll likely have some company, but nothing like a packed beach. Overall, the best on offer is the morning of August 31st and the morning of September 1st – big, long-period groundswell with light winds. Get in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
16
1.3
SSW
19
2
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1493
1178
1098
829
796
617
517
631
471
1255
2547
2663
2007
1677
1045
996
653
615
445
723
1202
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
35
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
ESE
20
SSE
35
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
25
S
15
SE
10
S
20
S
15
ESE
Wind State
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cross
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cross
cross
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cross
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cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:01PM0.66m
5:26AM1.07m
7:14PM0.75m
6:19AM1.15m
7:33PM0.86m
7:00AM1.21m
7:55PM0.97m
7:36AM1.26m
8:18PM1.08m
8:09AM1.28m
8:42PM1.19m
8:41AM1.26m
9:07PM1.28m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.38m
10:13PM0.62m
1:01PM0.31m
11:47PM0.57m
1:26PM0.25m
00:40AM0.49m
1:48PM0.20m
1:22AM0.41m
2:09PM0.17m
2:00AM0.33m
2:30PM0.15m
2:36AM0.26m
2:52PM0.15m
3:12AM0.21m
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5:58
5:58
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5:56
5:56
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5:54
5:54
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Temp °C
29
28
25
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Feels °C
27
26
25
28
27
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27
25
24
28
26
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24
27
26
26
30
27
27
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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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