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Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.0° 

Southend Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Southend Reef surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with 7,294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southend Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Southend Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 25th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, gales from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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12
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16
0.9
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15
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:40AM1.72m
5:49PM1.87m
6:43AM1.62m
6:52PM1.82m
7:57AM1.59m
8:00PM1.83m
9:10AM1.64m
9:05PM1.88m
10:07AM1.75m
9:59PM1.97m
10:52AM1.90m
10:47PM2.07m
11:32AM2.05m
11:31PM2.18m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.87m
00:47AM0.70m
12:53PM0.93m
1:57AM0.72m
2:02PM0.94m
3:00AM0.66m
3:05PM0.90m
3:51AM0.57m
3:58PM0.82m
4:34AM0.45m
4:44PM0.70m
5:12AM0.33m
5:26PM0.57m
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Information about the Southend Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Southend Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Southend Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Southend 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 (Southend 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 Southend 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Kintyre? If you are looking for accommodation near Southend Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kintyre, consider staying in Campbeltown which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Kintyre where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballypatrick which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Ballycastle, Girvan and Larne.

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