Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
16.7°C
0.9° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 24th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 28th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 29th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.6
SW
9
0.6
S
10
0.5
SW
9
0.7
S
7
1.8
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
8
0.5
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
467
325
229
203
123
93
61
74
40
44
231
302
147
225
886
1488
1249
828
421
407
344
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
0
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
10
E
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
E
15
E
20
E
10
W
25
SW
15
S
5
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
E
15
E
20
E
5
W
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:22PM2.11m
2:43AM1.97m
2:55PM2.21m
3:18AM2.03m
3:30PM2.25m
3:53AM2.05m
4:07PM2.23m
4:31AM2.02m
4:45PM2.15m
5:12AM1.94m
5:28PM2.00m
5:58AM1.82m
6:15PM1.81m
Low Tide
8:08AM0.37m
8:37PM0.24m
8:40AM0.28m
9:10PM0.16m
9:13AM0.23m
9:43PM0.13m
9:48AM0.23m
10:18PM0.17m
10:25AM0.29m
10:55PM0.26m
11:04AM0.40m
11:35PM0.39m
11:49AM0.56m
00:21AM0.56m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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