Southend Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
15.3° C
1.1° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with 51 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 29th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
9
0.2
S
4
1.2
WNW
10
0.2
S
4
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.4
SW
3
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
4
0.5
S
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
S
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
8
0.2
S
4
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
SSE
4
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Energy kJ
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1
0
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1
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Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
WNW
15
S
35
WNW
40
WNW
30
WNW
15
W
15
S
15
WSW
5
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
S
15
NW
5
W
5
SSE
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
10:12PM1.85m
10:50AM1.77m
11:04PM1.94m
11:40AM1.82m
11:50PM2.04m
12:23PM1.88m
00:30AM2.16m
1:04PM1.92m
1:08AM2.26m
1:42PM1.96m
1:45AM2.34m
2:19PM1.99m
2:21AM2.37m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.74m
4:34AM0.64m
4:49PM0.71m
5:26AM0.57m
5:35PM0.66m
6:13AM0.48m
6:17PM0.60m
6:57AM0.39m
6:55PM0.56m
7:37AM0.31m
7:31PM0.53m
8:15AM0.26m
8:06PM0.51m
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5:16
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5:26
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9:39
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9:32
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9:29
 mm
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Temp °C
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13
14
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Feels °C
8
10
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8
7
8
14
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16
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17
13
14
15
13
10
10
9
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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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