Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.7° C
0.2° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,080 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Baya Reef. This is a solid reef break, mainly for advanced surfers, and it’s consistent. The optimum swell direction is from the southwest, so when that lines up, it’s on. Water temp is sitting at 28°, pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

The first real opportunity kicks off on Thursday morning, the 16th of July. Glassy conditions with barely a breath of wind from the SSW, and a 4ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period. The energy is moderate, coming in at 793. Waves will be clean and lined up, but it’s a reef break, so that long period will make them wall up nicely. The afternoon goes to crap, though – cross-shore wind jumps to 25 km/h and the surface gets messy.

Friday morning, the 17th, the swell bumps up a touch to 5ft, period 16 seconds, still from the SSW. Energy’s solid at 1103. But the wind is a light cross, not the cleanest – it’s a bit of a compromise. The morning is workable, but by afternoon it’s blown out again with 30 km/h cross-shore.

Saturday and Sunday mornings, the 18th and 19th, offer similar small windows: 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, light cross winds, but the quality is marginal. The energy drops off a bit, and the wind is never fully offshore. These are days you might get a fun one if you’re picky, but nothing to race down for.

Now, Monday the 20th of July – that’s a standout. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1923. The morning wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SE at 20 km/h. The waves will be big, powerful, and well-shaped. But 7ft on a reef, with that long period, is expert territory. Not for beginners. The cross-off wind will keep it glassy, but the afternoon gets lumpy.

Tuesday the 21st morning still has a clean 5ft SW swell, cross-off wind, and moderate energy. It’s a good follow-up session, but the swell is easing.

There’s a big gap from the 22nd through the 27th. The swell drops, the wind turns cross, and the quality goes flat. A few mornings have clean conditions but the swell is too small or the period is short. The 23rd, for example, has a 6ft swell but it’s only 8 seconds – short period, weak energy (852), and it’s from the SSE, not the optimum SW direction. Not worth it.

Then, the 28th of July morning shows a flicker: 5ft from the SE, period 9 seconds, clean cross-off wind. The energy is moderate at 625. It’s a small window for a fun, clean wave, but the swell direction is off.

The real big one is on the 31st of July – Friday morning. A 8ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, and energy is strong at 4123. The wind is light cross from the SSE at 10 km/h. This is a major groundswell. For expert surfers, this could be the session of the forecast. The long period will make the reef pitchy and hollow, but that cross wind will leave some texture. The afternoon stays big but the wind picks up. This one is promising but still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Best two calls: Monday morning the 20th of July for the clean, powerful 7ft SW swell, and Friday morning the 31st for the huge 8ft SW groundswell. Both are for experts only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Friday
17
Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SW
14
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13
1.1
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13
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SSW
16
1.8
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17
2
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16
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16
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
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14
1.4
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14
1.2
SSW
13
1
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13
1
SSW
12
1.4
S
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
614
871
1018
868
685
785
621
525
437
619
1878
1923
1684
1319
969
788
491
312
292
520
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
E
10
SSE
30
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
25
SSE
10
ESE
10
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30
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15
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20
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35
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High Tide
9:21PM1.04m
9:12AM1.47m
10:02PM1.13m
9:56AM1.37m
10:42PM1.20m
10:37AM1.25m
11:22PM1.24m
11:18AM1.10m
00:02AM1.24m
11:58AM0.95m
00:43AM1.21m
12:41PM0.81m
1:27AM1.17m
Low Tide
2:50AM0.28m
3:53PM0.02m
3:44AM0.28m
4:27PM0.07m
4:36AM0.30m
4:59PM0.14m
5:28AM0.35m
5:28PM0.21m
6:22AM0.40m
5:55PM0.29m
7:22AM0.45m
6:21PM0.37m
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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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