Southend Reef Surf Break

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Issued: 12 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
12.9° 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, W swell with 447 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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)
1.1
SSE
5
1.9
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
4
0.6
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.4
S
5
0.5
S
4
1.4
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
5
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
1.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
1
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
284
143
42
14
8
10
8
9
122
48
10
2
0
0
91
13
3
1
1
37
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
40
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
5
SW
15
SSE
35
SSE
20
SE
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
SSE
30
SSW
40
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
10
SSE
35
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:15AM1.88m
11:31PM2.00m
12:01PM1.91m
00:12AM2.06m
12:43PM1.95m
00:51AM2.14m
1:23PM1.96m
1:30AM2.21m
2:03PM1.96m
2:08AM2.26m
2:42PM1.94m
2:45AM2.29m
3:21PM1.91m
3:23AM2.28m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.61m
5:47AM0.51m
5:59PM0.59m
6:31AM0.44m
6:40PM0.57m
7:14AM0.39m
7:19PM0.56m
7:56AM0.35m
7:56PM0.55m
8:38AM0.33m
8:32PM0.57m
9:18AM0.33m
9:07PM0.60m
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:41
4:43
4:43
4:43
4:45
4:46
4:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:05
 mm
1
3
2
3
4
3
1
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
17
15
16
15
16
13
14
14
14
15
16
13
12
12
14
20
17
Feels °C
8
9
12
9
13
11
14
15
13
7
14
13
12
10
9
5
4
5
12
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
5
1.1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
16
16
15
22
121
799
522
401
191
75
48
46
36
36
21
13
13
3
1
207
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.2
S
6
0.5
S
4
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
10
3
9
69
10
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
5
1.9
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
4
0.6
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.4
S
5
0.5
S
4
1.4
SSE
6
0.8
S
6
0.4
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
1.4
SSW
5
3.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1
S
4
Energy kJ
56
284
143
42
14
8
10
8
9
122
47
2
17
12
91
1958
1183
348
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
266
128
108
368
388
404
66
15
18
50
15
153
75
128
379
426
285
66
354
328
66
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
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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