Santos Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
16.0° C
0.7° 

Santos Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Santos Reef surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santos Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Santos Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Santos Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.4
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
12
2.2
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
227
911
919
755
596
933
1129
1327
1216
1197
948
1834
2196
1862
1080
753
533
425
956
1392
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
5
S
5
NW
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
SW
10
SE
5
ENE
5
SSW
15
SSW
5
W
5
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
40
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
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cross
glassy
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cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
6:02PM2.01m
6:12AM1.78m
6:35PM1.87m
6:44AM1.64m
7:09PM1.71m
7:17AM1.49m
7:46PM1.55m
8:00AM1.34m
8:40PM1.40m
9:29AM1.22m
10:37PM1.31m
12:25PM1.25m
00:40AM1.37m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.26m
00:03AM0.41m
12:05PM0.38m
00:34AM0.54m
12:34PM0.51m
1:07AM0.68m
1:07PM0.67m
1:49AM0.82m
1:48PM0.84m
3:04AM0.94m
3:19PM0.99m
5:51AM0.94m
6:21PM0.98m
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Temp °C
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18
16
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Feels °C
16
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14
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15
12
16
14
14
14
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11
16
17
12
18
14
10
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Information about the Santos Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Santos Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Santos Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santos 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 (Santos 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 Santos 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.

Santos Reef is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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