Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.9° C
0.7° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,931 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 18th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the scoop on this stretch of coast. We’re looking at Baya Reef, a consistent reef break that’s best for advanced surfers, with an optimum swell direction from the SW. Right now, the water’s sitting at 28°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year—no drama there.

The outlook kicks off Sunday, 16 August, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow starter. We’ve got a SSW swell around 5 ft, but the wind is cross-on from the SSW at 6 mph, making for some light wind ripples. The combined swell energy is moderate at 1120, and the period’s a solid 15 seconds, so there’s some grunt, but the conditions are marginal. It’s not a write-off, but it’s not firing. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-shore chop and stronger wind, so don’t rush out.

Monday, 17 August, and Tuesday, 18 August, are similar—cross-shore winds, light chop, and swell hanging around 4 ft to 7 ft. The energy picks up nicely on Tuesday morning to 2234, with a long 16-second period, but the wind’s still cross, so it’s messy. Not a standout.

Then comes the real highlight: Wednesday, 19 August, morning. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW, with a very long 18-second period and combined energy of 4354—that’s strong. The wind is light and cross from the S at 6 mph, keeping things cleaner than the rest of the week. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and for a reef like Baya, that’s where it shines. But at 8 ft, it’s expert territory—beginners, stay away. The afternoon stays solid at 10 ft and 4931 energy, but the wind picks up to moderate cross, so the morning is the call.

Thursday, 20 August, morning holds around 8 ft with a 16-second period and 3100 energy, and a gentle cross-shore breeze. It’s still good for experts, but the wind’s a bit more on it. The rest of the week into Friday, 21 August, and Saturday, 22 August, sees the swell ease slightly to 6 ft to 8 ft, with light cross winds in the mornings—decent, but not as punchy as Wednesday.

There’s a gap in the standouts after that. From Sunday, 23 August, through Tuesday, 25 August, the swell drops to 4 ft to 6 ft, and winds get stronger, building a lumpy cross-chop. The energy falls to below 2000, and the conditions are marginal to poor. Wednesday, 26 August, is flat with 3 ft to 3 ft—not worth a paddle.

But hold on, Thursday, 27 August, morning brings a shift: the wind turns cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, and the swell from the SW is 5 ft with a 16-second period and 1276 energy. The wind comment says “clean,” and that’s a rare bright spot in the second week. It’s a smaller, cleaner session compared to the big stuff earlier.

The later days from Friday, 28 August, to Monday, 31 August, see the swell building again, especially on Monday, 31 August, morning: 7 ft from the SW, 16-second period, 3417 energy, and a light cross breeze. That’s promising for the long-range, but with more uncertainty. The standout is still Wednesday, 19 August, morning—that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The mornings are your best bet throughout, as afternoons get wrecked by stronger cross-shore winds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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15
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
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17
2.1
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16
1.8
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16
2.4
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19
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18
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16
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1.9
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2.3
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16
1.9
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15
1.8
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15
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
924
789
577
514
1008
2128
1629
4028
4636
4931
4328
3238
2900
2069
2144
3155
2682
1721
1356
1072
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:06PM1.34m
10:13AM1.17m
10:40PM1.34m
10:48AM1.04m
11:13PM1.31m
11:21AM0.91m
11:47PM1.24m
11:54AM0.79m
00:25AM1.16m
12:31PM0.67m
1:14AM1.08m
1:38PM0.57m
2:27AM1.02m
Low Tide
4:18AM0.21m
4:15PM0.16m
5:00AM0.25m
4:39PM0.22m
5:42AM0.31m
5:01PM0.29m
6:28AM0.38m
5:21PM0.35m
7:27AM0.45m
5:39PM0.42m
9:13AM0.49m
5:53PM0.49m
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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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