Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s 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★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s 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 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 19s period. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Baya Reef. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s a consistent spot that’s exposed to the open ocean. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The 16-day window kicks off with a solid pulse of swell. We’re looking at a long-period groundswell from the SSW that’s packing some serious grunt. The combined wave energy is through the roof, hitting values like 2128 (moderate to strong energy) and even climbing to 4636 on the 19th of August. That’s some serious juice in the water.
For the best bet, you want to be on the water on the morning of Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell is up at 10ft from the SSW with a period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 4636. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light cross-shore breeze, the conditions will be manageable. Keep in mind, at 10ft this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The swell direction is SSW, which is a little off the optimum SW, but it’s still going to wrap in nicely.
The other standout morning is on the 1st of September. The swell is 8ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is 3159. The wind is light and cross-shore, which will keep the face clean. It’s a long way out, so treat this as a promising prospect rather than a locked-in bet.
Honestly, for the rest of the period, the wind is a persistent issue. Most afternoons get hammered by a moderate to fresh cross-shore breeze that messes up the surface. The mornings are often cleaner, but the “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions” warning pops up a lot. It’s not that the swell dies, but the quality is always a gamble. If you’re flexible, aim for those early windows.
Don’t expect much after the 26th of August. The swell drops off and the wind stays nasty. There’s a bit of a recovery around the 30th of August and into the 1st of September, but again, the wind is the enemy.
Stay sharp, and I’ll see you in the lineup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2128 | 1629 | 4318 | 4636 | 4931 | 4074 | 3238 | 2697 | 2348 | 2404 | 3191 | 2682 | 1811 | 1568 | 1208 | 1175 | 1042 | 904 | 1447 | 975 | 1654 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:07AM1.02m | 7:01PM0.66m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:34AM0.45m | 12:31PM0.38m | 10:13PM0.62m | |||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 2128 | 1629 | 4318 | 4636 | 4931 | 4074 | 3238 | 2697 | 2348 | 2404 | 3191 | 2682 | 1811 | 1568 | 1208 | 1175 | 1042 | 904 | 1447 | 975 | 1654 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 24 | SSE 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | 1014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 202 | 701 | — | — | — | 54 | 34 | 664 | 603 | 665 | 336 | 553 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 260 | — | — | 72 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 45 | 45 | 83 | 99 | 73 | 15 | 131 | 34 | 56 | 153 | 131 | 11 | 173 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 850 | 0 | 33 | 800 | 3 | 259 | 850 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 24 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 24 |
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