Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
16.9°C
0.7° 

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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,815 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Oct 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 26th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 29th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 29th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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9
1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.6
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9
0.8
SSE
10
1.6
SE
6
0.7
SSE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
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7
0.5
SSW
21
1.8
SSW
18
2.2
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16
1.9
SW
15
1.6
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14
1.5
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13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
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12
1.1
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11
1.1
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11
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
147
91
61
114
216
40
95
141
111
260
2123
2262
1486
938
769
760
457
273
303
196
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SE
5
E
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
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0
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
15
SE
15
E
5
E
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
6:55AM1.68m
7:16PM1.61m
Low Tide
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
12:47PM0.74m
1:25AM0.73m
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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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