Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let's run through the surf forecast for Baya Reef. The water temperature is a warm 85°F, which is pretty normal for the season, so you won't need a big wetsuit.

We're looking at a long run of consistent SSW swell, with wave energy that's got some serious punch to it. The numbers are strong, with combined energy readings in the thousands (like 1256 on Thursday afternoon) and even bigger later, so there's plenty of power on the reef. The main thing to watch is the wind. Most afternoons, a strong side-shore breeze comes up and messes up the waves, leaving them lumpy. The early mornings are where it's at, especially when the wind drops.

The first absolute standout is Saturday, July 4th, in the morning. The wind goes glassy, completely flat, and we've got a clean 4ft swell from the south with a 17-second period. That's a deep-water groundswell with a ton of energy (1341). The long period means it might be a bit straight at the main break, so hunt for the peak. This is for advanced surfers only, but the conditions will be unreal.

You also want to circle Wednesday, July 8th, in the morning. We have a clean 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind, and a massive combined energy of 1745. If you can paddle, this is going to be an epic session.

For the long-range lookout, Tuesday, July 14th, in the morning is promising. It's showing a 6ft SSW swell (17-second period) with light cross-offshore wind and energy at 2029. The forecast is a bit further out, so it's not locked in, but the potential is huge if the wind plays ball.

On the mornings of the 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 16th of July, you'll find clean surf from 4ft to 6ft with light cross-offshore winds. The swell is consistent, but remember this is an advanced reef break and it can get crowded *sometimes* because it catches all the swell. Beginners should sit this one out, especially when it's over 5ft. For experienced surfers, those clean mornings are where the gold is.

Most afternoons are a bust with a strong side-shore breeze making the waves lumpy. The swell period hangs in the 13 to 17-second range, meaning long lines and long waits between sets, which makes paddling out easier. It's a solid run of surf, so if you're keen, get on it early.

Rusty.

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