Southend Reef surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 17 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
7.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southend Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 23rd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 23rd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 23rd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
0.5
S
0.3
SSE
0.2
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.3
SSE
0.7
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.7
S
2.1
WSW
0.3
S
0.2
S
2.5
WNW
0.5
SW
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)866776631112151633412771234
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2292264111200002112120094059
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
5
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
E
5
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
10
W
20
W
30
WNW
15
WNW
25
SE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onononcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:27PM
2.03
11:26AM
2.32
12:05AM
2.15
12:05PM
2.42
12:43AM
2.25
12:45PM
2.49
1:20AM
2.31
1:27PM
2.50
1:59AM
2.32
2:12PM
2.46
2:39AM
2.28
3:00PM
2.36
3:23AM
2.20
3:52PM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:16AM
0.53
5:49PM
0.15
5:54AM
0.43
6:26PM
0.06
6:33AM
0.34
7:04PM
0.02
7:13AM
0.27
7:43PM
0.05
7:56AM
0.24
8:26PM
0.14
8:42AM
0.24
9:12PM
0.29
9:33AM
0.29
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:31--6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15-
Sunset--6:30--6:32--6:35--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:43
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-------------31---53
Temp. °C991010911119111089999988754
Feels °C (?)4776689689685334002-2-1
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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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