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Southend Reef surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK
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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
10.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Southend Reef surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, W swell with 627 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
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 Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 5 | SSE 5 | W 16 | S 3 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | S 6 | S 6 | W 16 | W 14 | S 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | |
12 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 60 | 86 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:02AM2.08m | 12:23PM2.03m | 00:36AM2.12m | 1:03PM2.05m | 1:12AM2.16m | 1:42PM2.05m | 1:48AM2.18m | 2:20PM2.02m | 2:26AM2.20m | 3:00PM1.96m | 3:05AM2.19m | 3:40PM1.89m | 3:45AM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.46m | 6:09AM0.44m | 6:24PM0.48m | 6:50AM0.38m | 7:03PM0.50m | 7:31AM0.34m | 7:41PM0.52m | 8:11AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.55m | 8:54AM0.36m | 8:55PM0.60m | 9:37AM0.40m | 9:32PM0.66m | 10:21AM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | |
— | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | 9:55 | |
— | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 0 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 12 | SSE 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 11 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | W 10 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
59 | 75 | 32 | 20 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 55 | 47 | 1108 | 978 | 627 | 499 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | W 16 | W 14 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 16 | W 6 | — | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — |
12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | — | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | 2 | 11 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | S 4 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | S 5 | S 3 | S 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
10 | — | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 60 | 86 | 83 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 15 | 59 | 128 | 59 | 231 | 345 | 18 | 108 | 108 | 59 | 59 | 153 | 108 | 77 | 346 | 367 | 376 | 368 | 50 | 224 |
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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.












