Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.7° C
0.5° 

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 13 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, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,583 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 22s. 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 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (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 get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of south swell energy heading our way, but it’s coming with a fair bit of wind. The main player is Baya Reef, and it’s going to be a persistent, long-period groundswell. The wave energy is strong to very strong, with values fluctuating but staying in the 1000 to 4500 range, so there’s plenty of push.

The water temperature is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

First up, Thursday, August 13th. We see a 8 ft swell from the south with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is a hefty 3289, but it’s a morning session only. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 9 mph, which will keep it bumpy. The afternoon sees the wind pick up to 16 mph, and the surfline gets messy. The break is a reef setup, so that long period groundswell at 17 seconds will be peeling nicely, but that cross-shore is a bit of a buzzkill. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so you might have a few mates out, but it’s not a circus.

Friday, August 14th is much the same story: a 7 ft south swell, 15-second period, with a cross-shore wind. The energy is still strong at 2545. The morning is your best bet with a gentle breeze, but the afternoon gets that 16 mph wind again. This is more of a "wait for the right lull" session.

Saturday, August 15th sees a slight drop in wave height to 5 ft in the morning, but the swell direction shifts to the SSW. The period is still a juicy 17 seconds. The wind is light, only 6 mph, making for a much cleaner surface. This is the best morning of the first week. The energy is still strong at 1814. The afternoon comes in at 7 ft with a 16-second period, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, putting a chop on it.

The standout for the whole period is Wednesday, August 19th. The morning has a 8 ft SSW swell with a 18-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is a massive 4373. The wind is a light 6 mph breeze from the south. This is a recipe for some serious pits. The slight cross-shore from the south means the waves will be holding their shape. For a reef break, this is absolute heaven. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 10 ft, but the wind jumps to 16 mph, making it a bit of a battle. For experts, that morning session is the one.

After that, we have a long run of 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell through the rest of the week into the next. The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag. The wind is more persistent, and the quality is a bit more "marginal". The morning of Saturday, August 22nd has a 7 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a gentle 9 mph cross-shore, which is a decent call. August 25th morning has a smaller 4 ft swell but a very long 19-second period, which is interesting for a reef, but the energy is moderate.

Overall, the best bets are the mornings. If you can get out on Wednesday, August 19th, that’s your winner. The consistency is there, but the wind is the key player. For a reef break that’s exposed to the south, this is a solid run of swell, but you’ll be working for the clean ones.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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4
2
4
4
1
4
3
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4
3
1
3
1
0
4
3
1
5
4
2
5
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
17
2.5
S
17
2.4
S
16
2.2
S
15
2
S
15
1.7
S
14
1.5
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3276
3426
2898
2177
1739
1178
1223
1938
1687
1103
924
834
621
514
869
2234
1788
4272
4354
4478
4071
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
S
20
S
15
ESE
15
SSE
25
S
15
ESE
15
SSE
25
S
15
ESE
15
SSE
30
S
15
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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
8:22PM1.07m
8:16AM1.42m
8:58PM1.20m
8:58AM1.37m
9:32PM1.29m
9:37AM1.29m
10:06PM1.34m
10:13AM1.17m
10:40PM1.34m
10:48AM1.04m
11:13PM1.31m
11:21AM0.91m
11:47PM1.24m
Low Tide
2:17PM0.06m
2:00AM0.27m
2:50PM0.05m
2:49AM0.22m
3:20PM0.07m
3:35AM0.20m
3:48PM0.11m
4:18AM0.21m
4:15PM0.16m
5:00AM0.25m
4:39PM0.22m
5:42AM0.31m
5:01PM0.29m
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6:03
6:03
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6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:54
5:54
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Temp °C
29
28
25
29
28
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28
27
25
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27
25
Feels °C
28
27
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
29
27
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
26
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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.

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