Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
28.0°C
0.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Baya Reef over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this ain’t a classic run. The jetstream’s got a bit of a hiccup, and we’re looking at a lot of "marginal" and "poor" surf conditions. The overall vibe is messy, with a lot of lumpy cross-chop from the wind. But, if you’re patient, there are a couple of windows where it could clean up nicely.

The week kicks off on Thursday, August 27th, with a solid 4 ft of swell from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-shore 9 mph, so it’s already got some slight chop. The combined energy is a massive 2180, which is plenty of push, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. Honestly, the afternoon goes downhill quick with a 22 mph cross-shore wind making it a lumpy mess. Friday, August 28th, is where we start to see a little promise. The morning swell is 7 ft from the SSW, still a lot of grunt with 2272 energy, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore 12 mph from the SE, and the condition is described as "clean". That’s a good sign for a reef like this. The afternoon, though, same story – wind kicks up and ruins it.

Saturday and Sunday, August 29th and 30th, are pretty average. The swell drops off, the wind is cross-shore, and it’s just not worth paddling out for. Monday, September 1st, gets interesting again. Morning swell bumps up to 7 ft from the SW, with a solid 2461 energy, and the wind is a light 6 mph cross-shore. That’s glassy enough for a reef to handle, and the wave comment is a "3". That’s your best bet this week. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might have a few others out there, but it’s a big enough spot.

The second week, from September 2nd onward, is a real slow burn. The swell hangs around the 4 ft to 5 ft mark, but the wind is consistently a cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze, making it lumpy. The combined energy drops from 1758 down to 328 by the 8th of September. That’s a weak, weak signal. There’s a brief glimmer on the morning of Saturday, September 5th, with a 4 ft, 16-second period SSW swell and 1011 energy, but the wind is a 9 mph cross-shore, so it’s only a "2". Not worth the drive.

Now, the standout. The absolute best chance you’re gonna get is on Friday, September 11th. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore 9 mph from the SE. The wave comment literally says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The combined energy is 1159, which is moderate but clean. The swell direction is dead-on from the SW, which is the optimum for Baya Reef. This is a true window of opportunity. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

So, if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Friday, September 11th on your calendar. The rest of the run is a write-off unless you’re desperate for a paddle. The reef is consistent, so it’ll hold the swell, but the wind is the enemy here. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 2nd to the 10th. Don't bother.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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3
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4
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3
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4
3
1
3
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
19
2.1
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.7
SW
20
1
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.9
SW
18
2.1
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
2.1
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1255
2734
2631
2007
1677
1208
846
540
406
428
723
1188
1634
2125
2581
2380
2472
2078
1707
1314
1082
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
35
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
35
SSE
15
ESE
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
10
SSE
25
S
15
ESE
15
SSE
30
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15
ESE
10
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
15
SSE
30
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
7:00AM1.21m
7:55PM0.97m
7:36AM1.26m
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
Low Tide
1:48PM0.20m
1:22AM0.41m
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
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5:58
5:58
5:56
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5:56
5:54
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5:54
5:54
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Temp °C
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28
25
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Feels °C
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27
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28
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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