Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
19.5°C
1.5° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,580 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Monday (Nov 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) 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 4.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 2nd Nov)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 5th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
2
Tuesday
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Wednesday
4
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.6
S
11
1
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
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SW
9
3
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11
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11
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10
2.4
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9
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11
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SW
11
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
440
596
238
879
972
711
620
378
397
1664
2022
1128
886
865
1279
1107
3288
2206
1474
819
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
N
15
E
20
E
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
W
25
SW
30
SW
20
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20
WSW
20
SW
5
SE
25
E
35
ESE
5
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Wind State
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cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:53AM1.55m
10:38PM1.42m
11:27AM1.64m
00:05AM1.52m
12:30PM1.78m
1:00AM1.64m
1:16PM1.91m
1:41AM1.74m
1:54PM2.00m
2:16AM1.82m
2:28PM2.06m
2:49AM1.87m
2:59PM2.08m
3:19AM1.90m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.86m
5:10AM0.80m
6:15PM0.72m
6:17AM0.70m
7:06PM0.58m
7:04AM0.59m
7:44PM0.47m
7:41AM0.50m
8:16PM0.40m
8:12AM0.44m
8:43PM0.35m
8:41AM0.41m
9:10PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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14
17
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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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