Southend Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.4° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, W swell with 1,162 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 18th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.8
SSE
4
0.6
W
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
5
1.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
3
0.3
S
5
0.1
W
18
2.1
WNW
14
0.5
SW
3
0.7
S
4
1.3
S
7
2.1
W
11
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
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Energy kJ
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9
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20
71
13
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14
148
1068
13
5
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
30
SSW
30
WSW
30
WNW
30
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
SSW
35
W
40
W
35
W
30
SW
40
SSW
45
W
45
SW
40
WSW
40
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High Tide
2:23PM2.26m
2:29AM2.48m
2:58PM2.22m
3:09AM2.37m
3:32PM2.16m
3:50AM2.22m
4:08PM2.07m
4:33AM2.06m
4:46PM1.97m
5:19AM1.89m
5:31PM1.87m
6:12AM1.75m
6:27PM1.79m
Low Tide
8:08AM-0.01m
8:16PM0.27m
8:48AM0.10m
8:58PM0.28m
9:27AM0.25m
9:40PM0.34m
10:07AM0.42m
10:25PM0.43m
10:50AM0.59m
11:14PM0.55m
11:37AM0.74m
00:11AM0.66m
12:35PM0.86m
1:21AM0.74m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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