Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.8°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,875 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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+) 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a mixed bag for you from Baya Reef. This is a full-on advanced reef break, so get your step-ups ready. The swell is coming in pulses, but the wind is the main character here, and it’s mostly cross-shore, which keeps things from being perfect. The water is sitting at 82°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the steamer.

We’ve got a clean start coming up on the morning of Friday, 28 August. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, packing a lot of energy (2186). The wind is a light 9 mph from the SSE, cross-shore, which is making for some slight cross-chop but it’s still rideable. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and at a reef, it’ll be lining up nicely. But fair warning, at 7 ft to 6 ft, this is experienced territory only. The afternoon sees the wind pick up to 22 mph, turning it lumpy, so get it while it’s good in the morning.

Moving into Saturday, 29 August, the swell drops to 5 ft, but the period is still a decent 14 seconds. The morning is again the best slot with light cross-shore winds, but the energy is moderate (986). The waves will be smaller, less intimidating, but still a bit bumpy. Sunday, 30 August, is a real drop-off with only 2 ft to 3 ft. The wind stays light, and the swell has a long 20-second period, which is very long period. At a reef break, that means the waves will be super clean, but there won’t be many of them. The combined energy (784) is weak, so it’s a small, slow day.

The standouts in the first week are the mornings of Monday, 31 August, and Tuesday, 1 September. Monday morning sees the swell bump back up to 5 ft from the SW with a long 18-second period. The wind is a light 6 mph from the S, cross-shore, and it’s the cleanest of the week. The energy is strong (1789). Tuesday morning is similar, with a 7 ft swell from the SW, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so there’s a ripple on the surface. Still, the size and power (2468) are there. The afternoon winds ruin both days, so dawn patrol is the only game in town.

The middle of the week, Wednesday 2 September and Thursday 3 September, is a grind. The swell holds around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is either fresh or lumpy, with the best mornings only offering “marginal” conditions. The energy drops below 1000 by Thursday, so it’s not really worth the paddle unless you’re desperate.

The real highlight of the entire 16-day window is the morning of Friday, 11 September. That’s over two weeks away, so it’s a long-range call, but it looks promising. We’re looking at a 8 ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3096. The wind is a gentle 9 mph from the SSE, cross-shore, which means it’ll be a bit bumpy but still powerful. This is a big, grunty groundswell, and at 8 ft, it’s only for experts. The morning of Saturday, 12 September, is also a contender with 7 ft from the SW and similar energy (2883), but the wind is a touch stronger. If you’re an advanced surfer, these two days are the best on offer, but don’t sleep on the Friday morning of the 28th either.

For the rest of the second week, it’s a slow fade. From 4 September to 9 September, the swell is mostly under 5 ft, the period is short, and the wind is often fresh. The energy stays below 1000 most days. It’s a quiet, frustrating period. The reef will be breaking, but it’s small and choppy.

Overall, the best surf is on the mornings of Friday 28 August, Monday 31 August, or the long-range call for Friday 11 September. The winds are never perfectly offshore, so you’ll be dealing with a bit of texture, but the quality of the swell at a reef like this makes up for it. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company on the peak. It’s a reef, so bring your board with some wax.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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4
2
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3
2
1
4
3
1
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3
1
3
2
1
4
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.7
SW
20
1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
2
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
2.1
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2007
1677
1045
846
540
506
428
723
957
1634
1947
2420
2408
2501
2078
1707
1438
1194
767
676
658
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
35
SSE
15
ESE
15
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
10
S
20
S
10
ESE
10
S
25
S
15
ESE
10
S
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
30
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
30
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:18PM1.08m
8:09AM1.28m
8:42PM1.19m
8:41AM1.26m
9:07PM1.28m
9:13AM1.22m
9:34PM1.35m
9:45AM1.14m
10:04PM1.39m
10:18AM1.04m
10:37PM1.39m
10:54AM0.93m
11:15PM1.36m
Low Tide
2:09PM0.17m
2:00AM0.33m
2:30PM0.15m
2:36AM0.26m
2:52PM0.15m
3:12AM0.21m
3:15PM0.15m
3:48AM0.18m
3:39PM0.17m
4:27AM0.18m
4:03PM0.19m
5:10AM0.21m
4:30PM0.24m
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5:58
5:56
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:53
5:53
5:53
5:53
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Temp °C
29
28
24
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27
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28
25
Feels °C
26
25
24
27
26
25
27
27
26
29
26
25
27
27
26
28
27
26
27
27
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.

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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