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Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
16.4°C
0.9° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,340 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Santos Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 12th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 17th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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SW
11
1.8
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10
1.5
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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712
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459
281
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3340
2670
1494
878
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723
1952
2148
1280
1027
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Wind (km/h)
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W
15
SSE
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E
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SSW
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SSW
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SSW
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High Tide
4:22PM2.10m
4:38AM1.92m
4:49PM2.00m
5:06AM1.83m
5:15PM1.88m
5:34AM1.72m
5:41PM1.74m
6:06AM1.59m
6:09PM1.58m
6:46AM1.46m
6:46PM1.43m
7:57AM1.34m
8:07PM1.29m
Low Tide
10:24PM0.30m
10:27AM0.36m
10:50PM0.37m
10:54AM0.46m
11:16PM0.47m
11:22AM0.59m
11:45PM0.59m
11:53AM0.74m
00:19AM0.72m
12:30PM0.90m
1:06AM0.86m
1:45PM1.05m
3:05AM0.96m
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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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