Reunion surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

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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
24.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reunion this week:

The surf forecast for Reunion over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reunion in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 8th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reunion over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
!
2
!
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4
!
4
4
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
7
2.1
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
3
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
11
2.3
S
12
3
S
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
114
79
90
112
106
72
44
972
2053
1635
2458
5125
2816
1496
2640
1754
1294
593
249
147
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
SW
10
N
10
SW
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
NE
10
WSW
10
S
5
E
10
N
5
N
15
NE
10
NNW
20
N
25
S
cross-off
off
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:44AM1.86m
5:02PM1.76m
5:11AM1.77m
5:31PM1.69m
5:40AM1.67m
6:04PM1.60m
6:13AM1.55m
6:44PM1.51m
6:53AM1.42m
7:40PM1.42m
7:56AM1.31m
9:09PM1.37m
9:44AM1.26m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.36m
10:55AM0.35m
11:04PM0.43m
11:23AM0.42m
11:34PM0.53m
11:53AM0.52m
00:09AM0.64m
12:26PM0.61m
00:52AM0.75m
1:10PM0.72m
1:56AM0.85m
2:20PM0.80m
3:43AM0.89m
4:05PM0.81m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
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5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5
31
3
Temp °C
23
25
27
25
24
25
21
22
25
20
21
22
20
19
21
19
21
22
21
29
24
23
23
25
25
25
26
20
21
24
18
18
20
18
16
19
18
21
19
18
25
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
1
ENE
6
0.7
S
7
2.1
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
1.6
SE
11
3
S
12
2.2
S
12
2.3
S
12
3
S
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
70
79
70
170
71
35
64
44
972
2053
1635
650
2225
1280
1496
2640
1754
1294
593
196
243
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.9
SE
10
1.2
SSE
16
1.8
SSE
15
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.1
ENE
7
1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
Energy kJ
157
114
79
13
112
106
72
18
11
19
11
6
157
761
1396
43
40
38
131
249
147
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SSE
19
0.7
SE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
15
Energy kJ
41
71
90
23
17
5
40
2
10
10
146
102
86
25
13
24
25
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
6
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
1.5
NE
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
ENE
6
2.3
SSW
9
3
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
11
0.6
NE
3
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
NE
8
Energy kJ
141
127
34
29
151
3
23
832
2458
5125
2816
9
297
393
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
4
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
5
0
0
1
3
0
1
0
1
3
1
6
2
3
0
6
0
0
0
34
157
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
5
9
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
5
7
4
4
5
9
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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 16 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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