Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
28.1°C
1.0° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. 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+) 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 27th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, with a look at the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, the swell is here, but it’s not a straightforward call. The main focus is Baya Reef, an advanced reef break. It’s exposed to the swell and the optimum direction is from the SW, so the swell trains we’re seeing are lined up nicely. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The coming days are a bit of a tease. Sunday the 23rd kicks off with a clean 6 ft SSW swell, but the wind is a light cross-shore, not quite offshore. The wave energy is strong though, but the conditions are only marginal. Sunday afternoon gets chopped out.

Monday the 24th morning looks cleaner, with a cross-offshore breeze and a 6 ft swell from the SSW, but the energy is still big. The problem is the wind is forecast to ramp up. By Tuesday the 25th, the swell drops a touch, but the wind is messy. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore and cross-shore winds that are going to make things lumpy through the rest of the week.

The swell builds again around Thursday the 27th – we’re seeing a 7 ft SSW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the energy is pumping. That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, so it’s going to be a battle. This is big, powerful groundswell, and with that period, it’s going to be fast and technical at a reef. This is only for experienced surfers, and honestly, the wind is going to mess it up.

The real standout, the one that’s got me excited, is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. We’ve got a 7 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, the wind is a glassy cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is huge. The file says it’s excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and I agree. That’s the window to clear your schedule. The morning will be clean, with real power. It’s still a big swell, over 7 ft, so it’s for the experienced crew, but it’s the best of the whole run.

After that, things settle. The swell drops back through the 3 ft to 6 ft range, and the wind stays variable, mostly cross-shore. The 5th of September morning has a clean look with a 6 ft SSW swell and cross-offshore wind, but the energy is lower. The 7th of September morning has a similar 6 ft swell, but just a gentle cross-shore, so it’s more of a fun-sized day.

Overall, don’t write off the whole period. The first week is a write-off for clean conditions, but if you can wait, the 1st of September is the real deal. The rest of the second week is more of a pick-and-choose, waiting for a break in the wind.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
14
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SW
16
1.4
SW
19
2.2
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1240
874
1792
1429
1125
1098
829
796
617
517
384
471
1535
3102
2834
2007
1997
1158
742
626
355
Wind (km/h)
10
S
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
35
SSE
20
ESE
10
SSE
35
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
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20
SSE
35
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25
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10
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25
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Wind State
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cross-off
High Tide
4:07AM1.02m
7:01PM0.66m
5:26AM1.07m
7:14PM0.75m
6:19AM1.15m
7:33PM0.86m
7:00AM1.21m
7:55PM0.97m
7:36AM1.26m
8:18PM1.08m
8:09AM1.28m
8:42PM1.19m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.45m
12:31PM0.38m
10:13PM0.62m
1:01PM0.31m
11:47PM0.57m
1:26PM0.25m
00:40AM0.49m
1:48PM0.20m
1:22AM0.41m
2:09PM0.17m
2:00AM0.33m
2:30PM0.15m
2:36AM0.26m
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5:56
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5:54
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Temp °C
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28
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Feels °C
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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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