Santos Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.9° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,892 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat night).

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0.9
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
272
179
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286
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251
773
878
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365
1199
1428
1892
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529
287
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
1:13AM1.46m
1:39PM1.61m
1:47AM1.62m
2:05PM1.78m
2:16AM1.76m
2:31PM1.93m
2:44AM1.89m
2:58PM2.06m
3:13AM1.99m
3:26PM2.17m
3:42AM2.05m
3:56PM2.22m
4:14AM2.06m
Low Tide
7:13PM0.86m
7:19AM0.71m
7:44PM0.69m
7:49AM0.56m
8:12PM0.53m
8:17AM0.43m
8:39PM0.37m
8:44AM0.31m
9:07PM0.25m
9:12AM0.23m
9:36PM0.17m
9:40AM0.18m
10:05PM0.14m
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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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