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Southend Reef surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 21 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southend Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Southend Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southend Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | W 11 | SSE 4 | W 12 | S 5 | W 11 | W 10 | S 2 | W 18 | SSE 4 | S 4 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | |
64 | 53 | 52 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:42PM2.14m | 4:42AM2.35m | 5:44PM2.00m | 5:39AM2.27m | 6:51PM1.89m | 6:42AM2.18m | 8:00PM1.85m | 7:48AM2.10m | 9:05PM1.86m | 8:55AM2.04m | 10:01PM1.91m | 9:57AM2.01m | 10:46PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.04m | 10:33PM0.55m | 11:22AM0.11m | 11:32PM0.67m | 12:27PM0.19m | 00:35AM0.75m | 1:31PM0.26m | 1:42AM0.78m | 2:32PM0.32m | 2:47AM0.76m | 3:27PM0.37m | 3:47AM0.70m | 4:17PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | S 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 43 | 21 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 112 | 286 | 222 | 198 | 444 | 301 | 198 | 109 | 69 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 18 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 26 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 9 | 8 | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 12 | S 7 | W 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | S 5 | S 3 | S 4 | S 2 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | NW 2 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 64 | 53 | 52 | 27 | 33 | — | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 77 | 157 | 77 | 108 | 0 | 77 | 59 | 15 | 59 | 59 | 2 | 2 | 426 | 259 | 204 | 326 | 4 | 153 | 182 | 109 |
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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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