Reunion surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 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
24.2° 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 18th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 20th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 21st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
1
S
2.3
S
1.7
S
1.3
SSE
0.7
E
0.9
SSE
0.9
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
E
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
1.9
E
0.9
S
2
E
Period(s) (?)1212687791111121111917151413127128
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)592962601306149731911883873112351521357693431265139326210526
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
5
NW
25
S
40
SSW
25
S
10
SE
10
ENE
15
NNE
30
ENE
30
NE
10
NNE
10
E
15
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
35
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:06AM
1.52
2:17PM
1.73
2:43AM
1.60
2:53PM
1.78
3:18AM
1.67
3:26PM
1.82
3:52AM
1.73
3:59PM
1.84
4:25AM
1.77
4:31PM
1.83
4:58AM
1.80
5:03PM
1.81
5:32AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:03PM
0.61
8:02AM
0.62
8:39PM
0.52
8:40AM
0.56
9:12PM
0.45
9:16AM
0.51
9:44PM
0.40
9:51AM
0.48
10:15PM
0.37
10:25AM
0.47
10:46PM
0.35
11:00AM
0.48
11:17PM
0.36
11:35AM
0.51
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--4:48--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:52
Sunset6:52--6:52--6:53--6:53--6:54--6:54--6:55--
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---97212-----42------
Temp. °C282627232120212024242223242424242325242326
Feels °C (?)302627151920212021212125252622222122212023
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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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