Southend Reef Surf Break

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
13.1° 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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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)
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSW
3
1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.5
W
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.5
NE
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
1
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
NW
25
WSW
10
WSW
25
NW
15
NW
5
SSW
5
S
5
NNW
5
SSW
0
SSE
5
NW
5
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NE
10
NNE
10
W
15
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:25PM1.86m
5:21AM2.11m
6:13PM1.86m
6:09AM2.04m
7:06PM1.88m
7:05AM1.98m
8:04PM1.90m
8:12AM1.97m
9:06PM1.96m
9:25AM2.00m
10:08PM2.05m
10:36AM2.08m
11:06PM2.17m
Low Tide
11:14AM0.40m
11:10PM0.75m
11:57AM0.42m
00:03AM0.78m
12:46PM0.44m
1:03AM0.78m
1:42PM0.46m
2:08AM0.73m
2:43PM0.46m
3:14AM0.63m
3:45PM0.45m
4:18AM0.48m
4:45PM0.41m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:50
4:50
4:52
4:52
4:54
4:54
4:56
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10:02
10:01
10:01
10:00
10:00
9:59
9:58
 mm
2
5
Temp °C
15
17
16
17
17
16
18
19
17
18
20
19
17
16
12
15
18
17
15
20
20
Feels °C
12
17
15
15
13
14
18
18
16
18
21
19
17
12
6
13
16
14
14
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
163
140
144
176
157
111
62
65
48
39
62
39
15
64
75
75
65
42
26
11
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
W
10
0.4
NW
5
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
2
1
13
48
10
4
1
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
6
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSE
4
0.5
NW
3
0.8
NW
4
0.3
NE
2
0.8
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
5
29
1
21
24
15
9
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
224
66
231
66
66
367
50
15
15
15
15
0
15
156
419
182
367
355
59
72
331
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
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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