Southend Reef surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 07 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
7.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southend Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Southend Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 12 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 12th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 12th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 12th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southend Reef over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.2
S
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.7
SSE
1.1
S
2.3
S
3
SSE
4
S
1.3
S
1.2
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)454444441312125674789554
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)295625243216510006410445464651205240376726
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
35
SSE
45
S
40
SW
35
WSW
55
S
40
SW
20
SSW
55
SW
40
SSW
25
S
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:26PM
2.34
2:51AM
2.11
3:05PM
2.20
3:25AM
2.03
3:46PM
2.04
4:02AM
1.93
4:30PM
1.88
4:46AM
1.84
5:22PM
1.74
5:42AM
1.76
6:28PM
1.63
6:54AM
1.73
7:49PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
0.28
8:58AM
0.41
9:26PM
0.44
9:40AM
0.49
10:06PM
0.61
10:27AM
0.60
10:52PM
0.75
11:23AM
0.71
11:48PM
0.86
12:33PM
0.79
12:56AM
0.91
1:49PM
0.80
2:04AM
0.90
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:58--6:56--6:54--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--
Sunset-6:07--6:09--6:12--6:14--6:16--6:19--6:21-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C777788899899889776677
Feels °C (?)-1-10-111446210-1-1-3-2-1-2-110
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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 12 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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