Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.30° N 5.62° W

Southend Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southend Reef sea temperature is
13.9°C
1.1° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with 723 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sat morning, gales from the W by Sun morning).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
4
0.6
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4
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
S
6
0.1
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6
0.5
W
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
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6
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14
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10
0.1
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10
1.3
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5
1.8
W
11
0.4
S
7
0.2
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7
0.2
S
8
0.6
S
3
0.7
SSE
4
1.1
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
12
9
4
3
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6
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7
4
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2
73
723
16
4
5
8
20
161
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
5
NE
50
WNW
30
WNW
20
WSW
20
S
30
E
50
NNW
60
NW
50
NW
25
SW
50
SSE
30
SSW
70
W
65
WNW
40
W
50
SSE
45
S
50
SW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:00PM1.83m
9:10AM1.64m
9:05PM1.88m
10:07AM1.75m
9:59PM1.97m
10:52AM1.90m
10:47PM2.07m
11:32AM2.05m
11:31PM2.18m
12:10PM2.18m
00:15AM2.29m
12:48PM2.28m
00:59AM2.37m
Low Tide
2:02PM0.94m
3:00AM0.66m
3:05PM0.90m
3:51AM0.57m
3:58PM0.82m
4:34AM0.45m
4:44PM0.70m
5:12AM0.33m
5:26PM0.57m
5:50AM0.22m
6:06PM0.44m
6:29AM0.16m
6:47PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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