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Santos Reef surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 SAST
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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
22.0° C
 (Which is 1.6°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Santos Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 17th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 19th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 19th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
2
3
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSE
2
SE
1.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.1
E
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.1
SW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212111111771314141313121212127891112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4914465713723112294298281724157010131198902560509467415394436281585
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
10
SW
20
SE
15
SE
15
E
10
E
15
E
15
W
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
W
10
SE
25
ESE
5
NE
5
SSE
5
ESE
15
W
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		crosscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:32PM
1.79
2:49AM
1.94
3:02PM
1.92
3:18AM
2.09
3:33PM
2.02
3:48AM
2.20
4:05PM
2.08
4:20AM
2.25
4:38PM
2.08
4:54AM
2.23
5:12PM
2.02
5:30AM
2.15
5:49PM
1.90
6:08AM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:36PM
0.38
8:57AM
0.33
9:05PM
0.26
9:27AM
0.20
9:34PM
0.16
9:58AM
0.12
10:04PM
0.12
10:29AM
0.10
10:35PM
0.12
11:02AM
0.14
11:07PM
0.19
11:36AM
0.24
11:42PM
0.31
12:14PM
0.39
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35
Sunset6:49--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39--
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rain showers
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-11--67-----1-------1
Temp. °C242322232122202023242320212020212025262222
Feels °C (?)242423232324181924252319201919192126252222
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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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