Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
18.2°C
0.2° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,612 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
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3
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
12
1
SW
11
1
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.8
SW
10
3
SW
11
3
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
373
288
202
228
345
799
609
555
514
464
323
263
733
824
689
563
602
2248
2185
882
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSE
0
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
SW
15
S
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
ESE
25
ESE
5
W
15
SSW
10
S
5
NNE
20
SW
25
SW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:15PM1.81m
6:55AM1.68m
7:16PM1.61m
8:10AM1.57m
8:45PM1.45m
9:53AM1.55m
10:38PM1.42m
11:27AM1.64m
00:05AM1.52m
12:30PM1.78m
1:00AM1.64m
1:16PM1.91m
1:41AM1.74m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.56m
00:21AM0.56m
12:47PM0.74m
1:25AM0.73m
2:29PM0.89m
3:15AM0.84m
4:54PM0.86m
5:10AM0.80m
6:15PM0.72m
6:17AM0.70m
7:06PM0.58m
7:04AM0.59m
7:44PM0.47m
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Temp °C
21
22
20
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20
17
18
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24
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18
Feels °C
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15
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15
17
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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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