Baya Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.96° S 106.24° E

Baya Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baya Reef sea temperature is
27.6° C
0.3° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore 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★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.1m 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+) 4AM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 17s
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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks in feet and degrees.

We’re starting with a bit of a wait, but the first real window opens up on Friday, July 17th at Baya Reef. This is an advanced reef break, so don’t even think about paddling out if you’re not on your game. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday afternoon is a bit of a write-off – a 5ft SSW swell with a powerful 15-second period gives it some serious energy (1222), but that cross-shore wind from the SSE at 16 mph is going to chop it up. It’s going to be a lumpy, frustrating session. Saturday morning, July 18th, is a much better call. The swell drops slightly to 5ft from the SW, but the wind eases right off to a light 6 mph cross-shore. The period is still a solid 14 seconds, giving it some grunt (934). It’s still a cross-shore breeze, but it’s light enough to keep things reasonably clean. Sunday morning, July 19th, is similar – 4ft SW swell, 13-second period (796) and a gentle 9 mph cross-shore, so it’s rideable but nothing to write home about.

Now, the first real standout comes on Monday morning, July 20th. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy hits 1923 – that’s a solid, powerful groundswell. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 12 mph, and the report says it’s clean. For a reef break, that’s a beautiful thing. This is a session for the experienced crew. The wave quality is going to be there, just be aware that with a 7ft swell and those long-period lines, it’s going to be packing a punch.

Through the rest of the week, the wind stays mostly cross-off or cross, but the swell drops and picks up. It’s a bit inconsistent. You’ll get a few cleaner morning windows, like Tuesday July 21st morning (5ft, 14s, 1175) and Wednesday July 22nd morning (3ft, 13s, 629), but the energy is lower.

Things get interesting again going into the second week. Thursday morning, July 23rd, a new pulse of 6ft SSE swell rolls in, but the period is a short 8 seconds (933). That’s wind swell, and it’s going to be a bit fat and weak. The 24th and 25th are similar – lumpy, short-period stuff.

But then, hold onto your board. Monday morning, July 27th, we see a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a staggering 21 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell (1119). For a reef, that’s going to open up some incredibly clean, deep lines. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SE, so the surface will be clean. This is a session for the connoisseur, where the set waves will be few but absolutely perfect.

The real fireworks, though, are reserved for the end of the month. Friday morning, July 31st, a 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and energy of 2289 rolls in with a light cross-offshore wind. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell. And then Friday afternoon, the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-off, with the same 7ft swell – it’s called out as excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday morning, August 1st, is another cracker: 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, but the energy is enormous at 2250, and the wind is a light 6 mph cross-off. Clean, powerful, and consistent waves. This is the best of the run.

So, to wrap it up for Baya Reef: The first week is a bit of a mixed bag with a few clean windows. The standouts are Monday July 20th morning for a solid, powerful session, and then the real magic looks to be from Friday July 31st through to Saturday August 1st. For the long-range stuff, keep an eye on the forecast, but it looks promising. Remember, it’s an advanced spot, so don’t get in over your head.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Fri
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Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.9
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
8
1.5
S
9
2.1
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1117
685
846
621
525
501
667
1878
1923
1706
1145
1032
692
427
312
288
549
500
380
645
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
25
SSE
10
ESE
15
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
20
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30
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15
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15
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35
SE
20
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25
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35
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25
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25
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High Tide
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
1:34PM0.69m
2:20AM1.12m
Low Tide
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
8:37AM0.47m
6:48PM0.44m
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6:07
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5:52
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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24
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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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