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Santos Reef surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Santos Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santos Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | |
1082 | 1103 | 878 | 909 | 1051 | 516 | 394 | 244 | 180 | 298 | 279 | 373 | 282 | 236 | 392 | 179 | 833 | 834 | 834 | 2082 | 946 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:36PM1.87m | 5:52AM1.86m | 6:28PM1.78m | 6:45AM1.68m | 7:27PM1.68m | 7:47AM1.52m | 8:37PM1.60m | 9:05AM1.40m | 9:57PM1.58m | 10:32AM1.36m | 11:14PM1.61m | 11:49AM1.40m | 00:15AM1.67m | 12:47PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:32PM0.42m | 12:00PM0.36m | 00:27AM0.55m | 12:52PM0.50m | 1:37AM0.69m | 1:57PM0.63m | 3:11AM0.76m | 3:21PM0.71m | 4:49AM0.75m | 4:47PM0.72m | 6:02AM0.68m | 5:54PM0.68m | 6:53AM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 |
 | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | 5:31 |
— | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
17 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 205 | 136 | 91 | 50 | 766 | 516 | 394 | 244 | 167 | 131 | 279 | 373 | 282 | 236 | 392 | 94 | 833 | 834 | 834 | 2082 | 946 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 73 | 106 | 73 | 47 | 80 | 118 | 109 | 69 | 180 | 298 | 43 | 78 | 55 | 191 | 121 | 140 | 78 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | E 7 | E 11 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 44 | 125 | 61 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 63 | 17 | 11 | 179 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 1082 | 1103 | 878 | 909 | 1051 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 215 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 12 | 108 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 43 | 63 | 63 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 25 | 25 |
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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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