Southend Reef surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 01 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southend Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 12 days are 0.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 7th Jan)0.5ft (0.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southend Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
W
2.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2
NNW
1.9
NW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
1.5
NW
0.9
NW
0.1
W
0.2
W
1
WNW
1.8
NW
0.1
W
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)13787671514131211111177131056163
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30000044311109200380051
Wind
(km/h)
50
NNW
50
NNW
50
NNW
45
N
40
NNW
40
N
40
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
25
WNW
40
NW
30
N
20
N
15
WNW
30
WSW
30
W
5
E
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:12PM
2.16
10:39AM
2.25
11:13PM
2.24
11:29AM
2.37
12:09AM
2.28
12:18PM
2.48
1:02AM
2.28
1:05PM
2.56
1:52AM
2.23
1:51PM
2.58
2:40AM
2.15
2:36PM
2.53
3:27AM
2.05
3:21PM
2.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:18AM
0.35
4:50PM
0.22
5:12AM
0.33
5:46PM
0.06
6:02AM
0.32
6:39PM
-0.04
6:50AM
0.34
7:32PM
-0.09
7:37AM
0.38
8:23PM
-0.07
8:24AM
0.45
9:13PM
0.00
9:11AM
0.53
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
Sunrise-8:48--8:48--8:48--8:47--8:47--8:45--8:45-
Sunset--4:02--4:05--4:06--4:07--4:08--4:09--4:12
light rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
3--2---2----12---29-1
Temp. °C654434444445565565777
Feels °C (?)-5-7-8-8-8-7-6-6-7-4-4-2-1-4-4-21-3055
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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 12 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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