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Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
13.2°C
0.7° 

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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 5,416 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with W 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 30th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 30th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 27th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon night, moderate winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
31
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
8
3
WSW
14
3.5
W
14
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
3
0.9
SSE
4
1.6
SSE
6
2.2
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
0.6
W
13
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
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6
0.2
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6
0.1
S
6
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1541
3786
4448
81
74
52
7
31
167
386
277
125
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Wind (km/h)
50
SSW
55
WSW
45
WSW
45
SSW
35
WSW
20
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20
S
30
S
45
SSE
50
SSE
30
S
15
NW
10
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10
N
30
NW
15
NNW
15
N
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High Tide
11:59PM2.37m
12:27PM2.35m
00:44AM2.40m
1:07PM2.37m
1:32AM2.39m
1:49PM2.36m
2:22AM2.31m
2:35PM2.31m
3:17AM2.18m
3:26PM2.25m
4:18AM2.04m
4:23PM2.18m
Low Tide
6:09AM0.13m
6:28PM0.21m
6:51AM0.16m
7:13PM0.14m
7:36AM0.24m
8:01PM0.13m
8:23AM0.36m
8:55PM0.16m
9:15AM0.50m
9:56PM0.22m
10:14AM0.64m
11:04PM0.28m
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
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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