Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
28.0° C
1.0° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at you from the beach. Let's get into it.

First up, we've got a big, powerful pulse of swell hitting Baya Reef. This is a reef break, so you need to be on your game—advanced only. The water is sitting at a warm 82°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's a touch tropical out there.

The action kicks off on Wednesday, August 19th. The morning is your best bet. We're looking at a solid 10ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. This is proper groundswell, packing a ton of energy. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the south, which is a bit of a bummer, but it's only 3 mph, so it's not ruining it completely. This is a massive, powerful wave, but with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for a reef break, so be picky with your peaks. The afternoon gets windier and choppier, so stick to the morning.

Thursday, August 20th sees the swell drop slightly to 8ft from the SW, still with a long 16-second period. The morning is cleaner with a light cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and a strong cross-shore wind that'll chop it up.

Friday, August 21st looks similar. The morning is the pick with a 7ft SSW swell, light winds, and a little more energy. The afternoon gets blown out again.

The weekend from Saturday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 23rd is a bit of a write-off. The swell is still there, but the winds are onshore and getting stronger, making for lumpy, messy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

There's a brief window on Monday, August 24th morning. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, and for the first time, we get a clean cross-offshore wind from the SE. The energy is still moderate, but it'll be the cleanest it's been all week. This is a solid option if you can get out before the afternoon wind picks up again.

The middle of the next week, from Tuesday, August 25th to Thursday, August 27th, is mostly poor. The swell drops, and the wind is relentless, either making it choppy or just too weak to bother with. There's a tiny window early on Thursday, August 27th, with a 4ft, 19-second period swell, but it's cross-shore and messy.

Now, Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th are more of the same: small, wind-blown swells. Not much to get excited about.

But hold on to your boards. Sunday, August 30th is a quiet day, but Monday, August 31st is a standout. The swell jumps back up to 7ft from the SW, with a long 18-second period, and a massive energy reading. The morning has a light cross-shore breeze, making it the best session of the whole outlook. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon does get windy, but the morning will be firing.

Tuesday, September 1st is also promising. The morning has a 8ft swell from the SW, very long period of 17 seconds, and a light cross-shore breeze. Another top-tier morning session.

After that, the swell slowly fades from Wednesday, September 2nd through the end of the outlook on Thursday, September 3rd, with the wind staying mostly cross-shore and the quality dropping off.

The Verdict: The best waves are on Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st mornings. That's the big, clean, powerful groundswell you want. The early morning on Wednesday, August 19th is also a solid pick for the huge size, but the wind is a little less friendly. Expect crowds at Baya Reef, as it's a known spot and it's consistent.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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SW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
2
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17
2.5
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
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15
1.7
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14
1.7
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14
1.8
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17
1.7
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16
1.6
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15
1.5
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15
1.5
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15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
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14
1.4
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13
0.9
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14
0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3238
2697
2348
2404
3191
2682
1811
1568
1413
1240
1171
1792
1429
1193
1083
1001
899
617
683
318
358
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
25
S
15
ESE
10
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25
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15
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10
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25
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20
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30
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35
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High Tide
11:54AM0.79m
00:25AM1.16m
12:31PM0.67m
1:14AM1.08m
1:38PM0.57m
2:27AM1.02m
4:07AM1.02m
7:01PM0.66m
5:26AM1.07m
7:14PM0.75m
6:19AM1.15m
7:33PM0.86m
Low Tide
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
1:01PM0.31m
11:47PM0.57m
1:26PM0.25m
00:40AM0.49m
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5:54
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Feels °C
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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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