Santos Reef Surf Break

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
17.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,682 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Santos Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 15th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
819
739
773
619
363
286
541
390
1244
1513
2386
1724
946
809
759
443
402
277
197
476
503
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
NE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
E
5
NE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
10
NE
10
N
5
NNW
15
W
0
NW
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:26AM2.06m
3:58PM1.93m
4:13AM2.03m
4:45PM1.95m
4:59AM1.97m
5:32PM1.94m
5:47AM1.86m
6:21PM1.89m
6:35AM1.74m
7:11PM1.81m
7:26AM1.60m
8:05PM1.73m
8:22AM1.47m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.31m
9:43AM0.17m
9:57PM0.30m
10:27AM0.18m
10:45PM0.32m
11:10AM0.22m
11:35PM0.39m
11:54AM0.30m
00:26AM0.48m
12:39PM0.40m
1:22AM0.58m
1:28PM0.51m
2:24AM0.68m
2:23PM0.62m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:29
5:29
 mm
1
Temp °C
14
15
16
15
15
16
14
15
15
14
15
17
15
16
17
17
22
24
21
17
19
Feels °C
12
10
12
13
14
14
13
14
13
13
15
17
15
14
13
15
19
21
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.8
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
819
739
773
619
363
196
541
334
1244
1513
2386
1724
946
809
759
443
402
79
197
459
503
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.5
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SE
7
1
SSW
14
0.2
E
7
1.1
SSW
18
0.5
ESE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
SW
13
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
17
Energy kJ
18
7
7
15
97
286
56
390
4
781
13
1
1
2
85
102
277
67
476
498
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
6
0.3
S
10
0.4
E
9
0.7
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SE
7
0.8
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
E
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
18
8
3
17
24
47
76
44
29
9
2
54
64
68
57
73
52
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.5
E
4
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
E
6
0.4
E
3
1.3
ESE
5
1.4
E
6
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
2
54
57
10
8
3
2
83
151
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
4
Distance (km)
2
2
0
0
0
63
25
25
63
0
0
63
43
63
63
25
4
2
0
0
63
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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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