Southend Reef Surf Break

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Issued: 6 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
11.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S swell.

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 (Jun 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 7AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
7
1.5
S
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
4
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.6
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
111
198
48
23
13
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
30
S
30
SSE
20
WNW
0
S
20
WNW
20
W
10
WNW
10
NW
5
N
5
NW
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
W
10
NNW
15
NW
5
NNE
20
E
10
SE
15
E
25
SSE
Wind State
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:34AM2.53m
4:29PM2.13m
4:24AM2.47m
5:24PM2.02m
5:17AM2.36m
6:21PM1.93m
6:12AM2.22m
7:19PM1.87m
7:12AM2.07m
8:16PM1.85m
8:16AM1.95m
9:11PM1.86m
9:21AM1.88m
Low Tide
9:22PM0.43m
10:09AM-0.05m
10:14PM0.52m
11:05AM0.03m
11:08PM0.61m
12:02PM0.14m
00:07AM0.68m
12:58PM0.27m
1:09AM0.72m
1:53PM0.40m
2:12AM0.73m
2:47PM0.50m
3:13AM0.70m
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:39
4:39
4:39
4:41
4:41
4:41
4:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:06
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
 mm
5
7
2
3
1
3
2
Temp °C
14
14
11
12
13
13
14
13
14
16
17
16
18
19
15
15
16
19
21
20
18
Feels °C
11
13
7
12
13
11
12
11
13
14
14
15
17
18
13
13
15
18
21
20
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
1.4
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
49
45
175
48
23
13
15
21
18
23
35
20
19
12
4
51
353
218
116
101
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
NW
4
Energy kJ
24
22
19
16
2
1
2
2
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
7
1.5
S
7
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.7
NW
10
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NNW
4
Energy kJ
64
111
198
1
1
2
1
1
10
8
98
6
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
50
59
108
0
108
284
285
108
59
109
59
108
157
183
108
2
2
15
59
15
50
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
4
4
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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