Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
25.2°C
1.7° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM. 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 (Tue 15th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 15th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 19th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this whole stretch, and that’s Baya Reef. This is an advanced-level reef break, and it’s consistently exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that nip after a long session.

Right off the bat, we’re starting on Monday the 14th. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and at a reef like Baya, that’s going to hold up nicely and give you some real power. The combined energy is 1537 (moderate), and there’s a light cross-onshore breeze that’s keeping things just a little bumpy on the surface. It’s not perfect, but it’s surfable.

Tuesday the 15th looks similar – 6ft SW at 15 seconds, but the wind is a bit stronger and more cross-shore, creating a slight chop. Tuesday afternoon gets worse with the wind picking up to 19 mph, making it lumpy. Not the day to get excited about.

Wednesday the 16th through to Friday the 18th sees the swell slowly dropping from 5ft down to 4ft. Periods are still decent – 14 to 15 seconds – but the wind stays crummy, mostly cross-shore, and even gets fresh on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The energy drops from 1268 down to 776 (weak), and conditions are just marginal. Not worth paddling out for most of us.

Saturday the 19th offers a slight flicker of hope in the morning with 5ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore. Energy bumps back up to 1408 (moderate). But it’s still cross-shore and not clean.

Then we hit Sunday the 20th, and this is where things get interesting. We’ve got 7ft of SW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 2122 (strong) – there’s some real grunt behind it. The wind is only a light cross-onshore, so while it’s not glassy, the conditions will be better than they’ve been. This is the standout of the first week. The size is up, the power is up, and Baya Reef loves a SW swell like this.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are smaller and less exciting. Swell drops to 4ft by Tuesday, and the wind stays cross-shore. The energy falls right off.

Wednesday the 23rd brings another pulse – 6ft SSW at 16 seconds, energy at 1743 (moderate-to-strong). But the wind is 19 mph on the afternoon, so morning is your only window before it gets lumpy.

Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th are average at best. Swell sits around 5ft to 5ft, but the wind is often 16-19 mph. Not pretty.

Now, a long-range heads-up: Sunday the 27th of September. This is the standout of the entire forecast. We’re looking at a 10ft SSW swell with a 19-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and at this size, it’s expert territory only. Combined energy hits 5493 (very strong). The wind in the morning is a light cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’ll be far cleaner than the afternoons. This is a serious swell. If you’ve got the skill, this is the one to circle on your calendar. Just be aware – long period swells like this can break a bit too straight on some setups, but at a reef like Baya, that power will be channeled nicely.

Monday the 28th has a solid 7ft hangover swell, but the excitement fades after that. Tuesday the 29th drops back to 5ft with cross-shore winds.

Overall, if you’re after a decent session, Sunday the 20th and Sunday the 27th are your best bets. The 27th is the real heavy hitter, but keep an eye on the wind as we get closer.

Stay stoked, and don't get caught inside on that 10ft day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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16
1.8
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16
1.9
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16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
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14
1.3
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15
1.2
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14
1.2
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14
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.1
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16
1.9
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Energy kJ
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1513
1630
1289
1140
1045
1072
1087
1072
1049
870
626
730
614
589
807
1172
2173
2119
2096
1546
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
S
10
SE
15
S
30
SSE
15
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30
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15
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15
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High Tide
9:27PM1.42m
9:48AM1.08m
9:57PM1.39m
10:19AM0.98m
10:27PM1.33m
10:49AM0.87m
10:59PM1.24m
11:19AM0.77m
11:33PM1.15m
11:54AM0.68m
00:16AM1.06m
12:59PM0.60m
1:24AM0.98m
Low Tide
3:07PM0.17m
3:54AM0.12m
3:31PM0.21m
4:29AM0.17m
3:54PM0.25m
5:04AM0.23m
4:15PM0.31m
5:42AM0.32m
4:35PM0.37m
6:30AM0.41m
4:52PM0.44m
7:55AM0.49m
5:03PM0.52m
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Temp °C
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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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