Santos Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.4° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 23rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
2.5
ESE
7
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SSW
15
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
7
1.7
SSW
10
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1039
835
636
573
605
604
409
310
1314
1218
821
504
277
236
182
228
142
228
565
3267
3018
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
40
ESE
20
E
10
SE
15
SE
5
NE
10
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10
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SE
10
ESE
15
E
5
NE
25
NNW
20
SW
20
WSW
5
S
20
ESE
20
E
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
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High Tide
6:46PM1.56m
7:07AM1.40m
7:23PM1.40m
8:21AM1.26m
9:07PM1.26m
12:02PM1.27m
00:17AM1.31m
1:08PM1.44m
1:13AM1.46m
1:39PM1.61m
1:47AM1.62m
2:05PM1.78m
2:16AM1.76m
Low Tide
12:20PM0.70m
00:50AM0.78m
12:54PM0.88m
1:41AM0.92m
2:04PM1.05m
4:50AM0.99m
6:19PM1.02m
6:39AM0.86m
7:13PM0.86m
7:19AM0.71m
7:44PM0.69m
7:49AM0.56m
8:12PM0.53m
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
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28
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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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