Southend Reef surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

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Southend Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 16 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
W
15
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
7
0.3
SSE
2
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.1
W
10
0.4
SSE
3
0.1
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
5
1
12
27
5
4
4
4
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
6
21
2
3
1
Wind (km/h)
40
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
20
E
20
S
10
E
10
ESE
10
S
5
S
5
SSE
5
SSE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
E
5
S
25
E
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross
High Tide
4:48PM2.18m
4:56AM2.21m
5:52PM2.01m
5:56AM2.13m
7:06PM1.88m
7:04AM2.08m
8:26PM1.83m
8:18AM2.06m
9:39PM1.86m
9:28AM2.08m
10:37PM1.93m
10:29AM2.12m
11:23PM2.01m
Low Tide
10:25AM0.16m
10:48PM0.53m
11:28AM0.24m
11:49PM0.67m
12:39PM0.31m
00:57AM0.78m
1:53PM0.34m
2:09AM0.81m
3:02PM0.33m
3:16AM0.78m
4:01PM0.30m
4:15AM0.70m
4:52PM0.27m
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:03
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:52
5:50
5:48
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8:39
8:42
8:44
8:45
8:47
8:50
8:52
Temp °C
10
13
10
9
12
13
11
13
13
12
14
14
11
14
13
12
14
13
13
14
13
3
8
3
4
8
10
8
10
10
8
10
10
6
10
9
10
11
10
11
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
SE
6
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
5
0.2
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
46
5
10
12
11
5
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
21
42
62
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
SE
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
7
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
3
23
1
2
2
2
4
1
1
6
3
4
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.7
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
3
Energy kJ
21
12
7
4
27
5
4
2
1
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
155
331
377
783
285
234
155
153
153
155
156
156
197
193
109
161
156
108
15
59
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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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