Southend Reef Surf Break

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Issued: 6 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 73 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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)
0.4
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.9
WNW
9
0.4
W
3
0.2
S
4
1
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
5
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
SSE
5
0.6
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
4
2
0
3
2
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
14
4
0
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
W
25
W
10
SSW
10
W
25
W
15
SW
10
W
30
W
15
W
20
NW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
S
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
10
ENE
15
E
10
S
35
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
4:01PM1.88m
4:00AM2.24m
4:42PM1.87m
4:39AM2.18m
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
Low Tide
9:44PM0.64m
10:35AM0.37m
10:25PM0.70m
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
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
4:52
4:52
4:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:05
10:04
10:02
10:01
10:01
10:00
10:00
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Temp °C
16
16
14
16
18
15
17
18
17
16
17
16
17
20
19
19
21
22
23
23
21
Feels °C
12
13
10
15
17
12
16
17
14
15
13
13
16
19
18
18
21
23
22
22
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
SE
4
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
5
4
2
106
96
140
107
149
160
172
101
55
62
69
41
45
28
5
95
88
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
5
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SSE
5
Energy kJ
7
4
2
3
2
29
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.4
W
3
1.1
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
ENE
3
Energy kJ
240
287
213
3
163
2
1
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
377
468
259
66
333
224
66
15
231
4
4
26
15
15
15
15
15
15
21
15
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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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