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Reunion surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 SAST
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Reunion surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Reunion sea temperature is
25.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reunion this week:

The surf forecast for Reunion over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reunion in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 17th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 17th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reunion over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
E
0.8
S
2.4
S
2.5
SSW
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.6
SSW
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
2.3
S
1.9
S
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1
E
1.8
S
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)124888791010101077109109121189
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2716706935307269366233311416340554392191140194210387243367408
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
25
S
40
SSW
25
SW
30
S
30
S
10
WSW
15
SSE
5
SE
5
N
25
S
40
SSW
30
SW
25
S
10
SSE
10
SW
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncrossglasscross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:56AM
1.39
2:09PM
1.58
2:41AM
1.52
2:49PM
1.68
3:17AM
1.66
3:23PM
1.77
3:49AM
1.78
3:55PM
1.85
4:19AM
1.88
4:25PM
1.90
4:49AM
1.95
4:55PM
1.93
5:19AM
1.99
5:25PM
1.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:52AM
0.79
8:33PM
0.66
8:39AM
0.68
9:07PM
0.54
9:17AM
0.58
9:38PM
0.43
9:51AM
0.48
10:08PM
0.33
10:23AM
0.41
10:37PM
0.27
10:54AM
0.37
11:05PM
0.23
11:24AM
0.35
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-5:09--5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13-
Sunset--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:59--6:59
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clear
clear
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rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
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light rain
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light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282626242726242626242725222323222123232223
Feels °C (?)232523212524232728262721172021232120201820
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Information about the Reunion Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Reunion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Reunion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Reunion 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 (Reunion) 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 Reunion 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Reunion, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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