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Santos Reef surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Santos Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 13th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 13th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 13th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santos Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 9 | |
7570 | 5491 | 2781 | 1814 | 1261 | 940 | 3242 | 2229 | 1487 | 846 | 628 | 361 | 277 | 220 | 253 | 340 | 398 | 451 | 313 | 341 | 375 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:14PM1.64m | 1:29AM1.94m | 1:58PM1.77m | 2:12AM2.07m | 2:39PM1.88m | 2:54AM2.14m | 3:21PM1.94m | 3:36AM2.16m | 4:05PM1.96m | 4:19AM2.11m | 4:49PM1.94m | 5:04AM2.00m | 5:36PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.45m | 7:52AM0.30m | 7:55PM0.33m | 8:32AM0.19m | 8:36PM0.25m | 9:11AM0.12m | 9:18PM0.22m | 9:51AM0.11m | 10:00PM0.23m | 10:32AM0.15m | 10:44PM0.30m | 11:15AM0.24m | 11:32PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 6376 | 5491 | 2781 | 1814 | 1261 | 698 | 3242 | 2229 | 1487 | 846 | 628 | 361 | 277 | 220 | 253 | 340 | 82 | 413 | 313 | 341 | 196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 18 | S 15 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 22 | — | — | 15 | 32 | 940 | 106 | 377 | 1077 | 839 | 537 | 255 | 117 | 32 | 45 | 47 | 398 | 451 | 306 | 286 | 136 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | — | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 50 | 68 | 183 | 193 | — | — | — | 18 | 29 | 108 | 94 | 68 | 69 | — | 68 | 18 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 7570 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 375 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 409 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 25 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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