Santos Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.8° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,034 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (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 (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.7
SSW
11
2
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.3
SW
12
4
S
10
3
SE
10
2.5
SE
8
2.3
ESE
10
1.9
SE
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.6
S
21
2.5
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
594
463
315
694
1297
1915
2591
1932
1541
1180
481
3030
1552
981
941
445
242
332
3802
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
S
10
SSE
5
W
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
NW
5
ESE
15
ESE
5
ESE
15
SSW
45
SSE
35
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:09AM1.96m
5:27PM2.10m
5:42AM1.88m
6:02PM2.01m
6:19AM1.76m
6:43PM1.87m
7:03AM1.61m
7:33PM1.70m
8:05AM1.45m
8:49PM1.52m
9:53AM1.35m
10:53PM1.45m
Low Tide
11:01PM0.23m
11:06AM0.22m
11:33PM0.29m
11:36AM0.30m
00:08AM0.39m
12:11PM0.42m
00:48AM0.54m
12:52PM0.59m
1:42AM0.71m
1:53PM0.78m
3:26AM0.85m
4:17PM0.90m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:52
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:46
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:10
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:15
6:15
 mm
9
6
2
Temp °C
14
14
15
12
15
15
13
15
17
13
16
15
15
16
17
15
15
16
15
Feels °C
12
13
12
11
14
13
12
15
15
12
14
13
7
10
10
10
12
12
12
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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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