Surf Forecasts:
Baya Reef surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 2.2m 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 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baya Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, listen up. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got on the horizon for Baya Reef. It’s an advanced reef break, and it’s exposed to the southwest swell, which is exactly what we want. The water temp is sitting at 82°F which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about but plenty warm in a wettie.
The overall pattern is pretty consistent: we’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell coming through, but the wind is the kicker. It’s almost always cross or cross-onshore, never truly offshore. That’s going to keep things a bit lumpy and chopped up, especially in the afternoons when the breeze picks up. Mornings are the only real window of hope.
The best of the lot is on Saturday, August 30th early. The morning session shows a 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is just a gentle cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (1030), and it’ll be the cleanest you’ll see, even if it’s not perfect. It’s still cross-shore, but it’s light, so the surface won’t be too messy. The crowds are ‘sometimes’ here, so for an advanced spot like this, that’s manageable.
The other standout worth mentioning is Tuesday, September 1st morning. The swell is pushing 7ft from the SW with a 17-second period, which gives it some serious grunt (2539 combined energy). That’s a legit groundswell. With a gentle cross-shore breeze, it’ll be powerful but tricky. The longer period means it’ll be a bit more walled-up and better for the reef than a beach break, but still, it’s for experts only. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
You’ll see a lot of afternoons with fresh, lumpy cross-shore winds, which are basically a write-off. The Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are particularly poor with strong winds and small surf. There’s a bit of a lull from the 5th to the 7th, where the swell drops and the wind stays messy, so don’t plan a trip then.
Bottom line: early mornings are your best bet, and the real standout is the 1st of September. It’s a long way out, so the confidence isn’t rock-solid, but the potential is there for a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 517 | 640 | 471 | 1255 | 2875 | 2631 | 2007 | 1677 | 1045 | 846 | 540 | 506 | 484 | 723 | 1188 | 1634 | 2519 | 2581 | 2501 | 2472 | 2103 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:33PM0.86m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:40AM0.49m | 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 | |||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 517 | 640 | 471 | 834 | 2875 | 2631 | 2007 | 1677 | 1045 | 846 | 540 | 506 | 484 | 418 | 1188 | 1634 | 2519 | 2581 | 2501 | 2472 | 2103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 24 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | — | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 7 |
| kJ | 39 | 22 | 216 | 1255 | — | 69 | 48 | — | 43 | 33 | 72 | 181 | 428 | 723 | 274 | 158 | — | 90 | 60 | — | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 24 | S 7 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | SW 22 | SSW 23 | SW 21 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 55 | 48 | — | — | — | 127 | — | — | 18 | 53 | 222 | 123 | 104 | 53 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 99 | 62 | 113 | 82 | 89 | 163 | 109 | 75 | 91 | 78 | 43 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78 | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 800 | 28 | 259 | 850 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 3 | 259 | 259 | 24 | 259 | 850 | 0 | 27 | 850 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 0 |
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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).
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