Reunion surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 21 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
23.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Sunday (Dec 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reunion in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 21st Dec)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 23rd Dec)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
2.4
E
1.8
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)1413121413121188999999999998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35628614119927716688819450388332388388332282235202168160220277
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
15
SW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
0
NNW
15
ENE
20
SSW
5
WNW
10
SE
40
S
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.83
4:58AM
1.80
5:03PM
1.81
5:32AM
1.80
5:36PM
1.76
6:07AM
1.79
6:11PM
1.71
6:46AM
1.75
6:50PM
1.64
7:30AM
1.71
7:35PM
1.56
8:23AM
1.65
8:33PM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:25AM
0.47
10:46PM
0.35
11:00AM
0.48
11:17PM
0.36
11:35AM
0.51
11:50PM
0.38
12:12PM
0.55
12:25AM
0.42
12:52PM
0.61
1:04AM
0.48
1:40PM
0.67
1:51AM
0.55
2:38PM
0.74
2:51AM
0.62
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise4:50--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:54--
Sunset-6:54--6:55--6:55--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:58-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
rain showers
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thunderstorm
mod rain
Rain (mm)
1311-----52------33128
Temp. °C232422252523262624242423222222232321242521
Feels °C (?)262519212119232428212021212123222223262518
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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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