Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.12° E

Santos Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santos Reef sea temperature is
18.9°C
0.4° 

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 11 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,948 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 11th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 11th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 21st Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
10
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
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10
2
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
14
2.4
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14
2.1
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13
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13
1.7
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13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
1299
1083
625
549
303
248
220
1250
2031
2244
1493
1134
928
421
268
336
349
1804
1415
1033
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
SW
5
WSW
10
SE
20
SE
5
SW
15
SSW
15
S
5
NNW
15
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
25
E
25
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High Tide
4:25PM1.94m
4:49AM1.81m
4:53PM1.85m
5:21AM1.74m
5:22PM1.75m
5:57AM1.66m
5:55PM1.63m
6:40AM1.57m
6:37PM1.51m
7:38AM1.50m
7:41PM1.40m
8:57AM1.47m
9:18PM1.34m
Low Tide
10:06AM0.47m
10:29PM0.39m
10:36AM0.55m
10:58PM0.46m
11:08AM0.65m
11:30PM0.55m
11:43AM0.76m
00:07AM0.65m
12:28PM0.87m
00:52AM0.76m
1:36PM0.96m
2:02AM0.85m
3:32PM0.98m
3:43AM0.87m
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22
19
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17
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18
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16
12
14
12
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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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