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The Reef surfForecast / Bermuda / Bermuda
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The Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Reef sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)The Reef surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,996 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef this week:
The surf forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 31st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 31st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Tue morning, near gales from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | |
62 | 33 | 20 | 53 | 18 | 76 | 151 | 96 | 68 | 34 | 46 | 113 | 949 | 1708 | 2996 | 779 | 956 | 1243 | 346 | 405 | 318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:10PM0.90m | 9:31AM0.71m | 9:47PM0.89m | 10:09AM0.71m | 10:24PM0.87m | 10:48AM0.71m | 11:00PM0.86m | 11:26AM0.70m | 11:37PM0.84m | 12:06PM0.70m | 00:16AM0.82m | 12:48PM0.71m | 00:58AM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43PM0.06m | 3:40AM0.05m | 3:22PM0.07m | 4:19AM0.06m | 4:01PM0.08m | 4:56AM0.08m | 4:39PM0.10m | 5:33AM0.09m | 5:19PM0.12m | 6:10AM0.11m | 6:00PM0.14m | 6:48AM0.12m | 6:46PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
— | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
173 | 189 | 190 | 180 | 128 | 720 | 653 | 461 | 307 | 263 | 218 | 186 | 109 | 85 | 49 | 41 | 42 | 117 | 346 | 405 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 5 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | NW 7 | — | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | NE 11 | W 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
62 | 33 | 20 | 41 | 18 | 76 | 151 | 96 | 68 | 34 | 16 | 34 | 2 | — | — | 20 | 27 | 29 | 276 | 149 | 153 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | W 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 12 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
16 | 26 | 66 | 30 | 16 | 68 | 38 | 25 | 54 | 22 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 117 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 |
— | 12 | 10 | 53 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 113 | 949 | 1708 | 2996 | 779 | 956 | 1243 | — | 121 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1110 | 1342 | 1169 | 1146 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1047 | 1155 | 1208 | 1168 | 1166 | 1320 | 1143 | 1143 | 1363 | 1139 | 1139 | 1139 | 1060 |
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Information about the The Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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 The 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 Bermuda? If you are looking for accommodation near The Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bermuda, consider staying in Hamilton which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Saint Georges which is 13 km (8 miles) away











