Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s get down to business for the next stretch.

We’re locked into one spot, Baya Reef. It’s a consistent reef break with a solid run of SSW groundswell, but the wind is the constant thorn in our side. Water temps are a warm 82°, which is right on the money for this time of year.

The action starts this Wednesday morning, August 12th. We’ve got 7ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the overall energy is strong, coming in at 1921. The wind is light from the south, but it’s cross-on, so there’s a bit of surface texture. Not perfect, but you can work with it. The afternoon wind picks up to 20 km/h from the SSE, creating a cross-chop, so get it early.

Thursday the 13th sees a real step up. The morning swell is 8ft from the S with a 17-second period and energy jumping to 3289. The wind is lighter, but still cross from the SSE at 10 km/h. This is solid groundswell, but the cross-shore wind keeps it from being a classic. The afternoon is a mess with a 30 km/h fresh breeze making it lumpy.

Friday the 14th eases slightly to 7ft, but the period stays at a solid 15 seconds. Energy is at 2277. Same story, light cross wind in the AM, more breeze in the PM. It’s not a standout, just steady.

The first real highlight looks to be Saturday, August 22nd. That morning is clean. We’ve got 8ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind has turned cross-off from the SE at 20 km/h. Energy is strong at 3035, and the surface is going to be smooth. This is the best combo of size, period, and wind in the whole window. Circle it. The afternoon gets trashed by 35 km/h winds, but that morning is the money session.

Before that, keep an eye on Wednesday, August 19th. The morning shows 8ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period and energy spiking to 4354. That’s a powerful, very long-period groundswell. The wind is light and cross, so it might be a bit walled on the reef, but with that period, it’s going to have some serious push. The afternoon jumps to 10ft, but the wind blows it out. It’s a strong day, but the Saturday is cleaner.

After that, the swell slowly fades. The strong SSE winds become a daily theme, and by Monday the 25th we’re down to 5ft and the quality dips with it. The final days, August 26th and 27th, only the mornings are worth a look, with the afternoons being a complete write-off.

So, my advice: if you’re after action, get on the morning sessions this week. But for the true standout, it’s all about the morning of Saturday, August 22nd. Big swell, right direction, and clean conditions. That’s your day. Rusty, signing off.

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