Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.6° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,992 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Santos Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 3rd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 6th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 6th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1.2
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0.9
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2.3
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1.5
SSW
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1.3
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2.2
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1.9
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2.3
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14
2.5
SW
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1.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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407
198
434
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826
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1428
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2738
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2212
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1235
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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E
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NNE
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NNE
10
SSW
15
WSW
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SW
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SW
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SSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:03AM1.47m
8:45PM1.45m
10:05AM1.41m
11:01PM1.42m
12:00PM1.55m
00:34AM1.55m
1:02PM1.75m
1:27AM1.70m
1:45PM1.92m
2:06AM1.84m
2:21PM2.06m
2:41AM1.93m
2:54PM2.15m
3:12AM1.99m
Low Tide
1:56PM0.88m
3:28AM0.88m
5:05PM0.91m
5:49AM0.81m
6:39PM0.74m
6:53AM0.66m
7:30PM0.55m
7:36AM0.51m
8:07PM0.40m
8:11AM0.39m
8:39PM0.30m
8:41AM0.31m
9:08PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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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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