Southend Reef Surf Break

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Issued: 6 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
13.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 145 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southend Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
6
0.1
W
12
0.4
SSE
3
1.2
SW
4
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
S
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
W
8
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
37
10
3
2
48
8
3
0
13
15
10
5
2
0
0
0
3
100
6
2
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
20
SE
15
NW
15
WNW
25
SSE
40
WSW
35
WNW
30
WNW
10
SW
30
SSE
25
SSW
30
WSW
30
W
35
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
S
20
SW
10
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:23PM1.96m
1:30AM2.21m
2:03PM1.96m
2:08AM2.26m
2:42PM1.94m
2:45AM2.29m
3:21PM1.91m
3:23AM2.28m
4:01PM1.88m
4:00AM2.24m
4:42PM1.87m
4:39AM2.18m
5:25PM1.86m
Low Tide
7:19PM0.56m
7:56AM0.35m
7:56PM0.55m
8:38AM0.33m
8:32PM0.57m
9:18AM0.33m
9:07PM0.60m
9:57AM0.35m
9:44PM0.64m
10:35AM0.37m
10:25PM0.70m
11:14AM0.40m
11:10PM0.75m
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:43
4:45
4:46
4:47
4:48
4:48
4:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:05
10:05
10:04
10:02
 mm
8
1
7
2
1
3
5
5
1
3
Temp °C
14
14
14
13
14
16
13
14
14
17
20
18
13
13
13
12
13
14
15
16
16
Feels °C
11
11
12
13
9
13
8
9
11
13
18
14
7
7
8
8
10
12
12
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
SSE
6
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.3
S
4
1.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
74
49
45
23
26
36
8
3
127
70
78
223
5
2
151
84
64
39
50
3
206
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
5
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
11
0.6
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
10
2
2
9
14
5
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SSE
3
1.2
SW
4
1.9
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
0.7
S
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
W
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.3
SW
3
Energy kJ
59
37
2
2
48
335
237
13
15
10
169
205
3
100
191
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
59
15
153
77
362
355
368
285
50
50
333
66
285
468
257
66
96
15
66
366
224
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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