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
8.7° 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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)
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.1
W
9
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
6
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
24
5
2
3
2
1
0
1
4
2
0
0
0
2
5
17
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
SSE
10
E
10
SE
10
S
5
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
25
E
20
SE
15
SSE
0
W
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
S
5
NE
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
glassy
High Tide
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
11:20AM2.16m
00:01AM2.09m
Low Tide
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
5:07AM0.59m
5:36PM0.26m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:00
5:58
5:56
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
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8:42
8:44
8:45
8:47
8:50
8:52
8:53
Temp °C
8
11
13
11
13
13
12
14
13
9
11
12
11
12
12
12
13
13
11
14
14
3
7
10
7
10
9
8
10
9
4
8
11
8
9
9
9
9
10
9
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
16
Energy kJ
13
12
5
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
17
93
77
71
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
6
0.1
W
11
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.7
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
24
3
2
1
4
2
1
1
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
459
285
234
234
155
153
155
155
156
193
161
161
156
156
109
109
109
15
21
15
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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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