The Reef surfForecast / Bermuda / Bermuda

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 15 May 2026 ADT
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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
22.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 15th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
9
2.5
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1720
982
378
103
86
71
100
100
100
126
112
115
118
112
105
91
91
82
55
79
73
Wind (km/h)
50
SSW
45
SW
20
WNW
20
NNW
10
N
10
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:22PM1.05m
8:51AM0.82m
9:14PM1.07m
9:43AM0.83m
10:07PM1.07m
10:35AM0.82m
11:01PM1.04m
11:30AM0.81m
11:56PM1.00m
12:27PM0.79m
00:54AM0.94m
1:27PM0.78m
1:54AM0.87m
Low Tide
1:56PM-0.04m
2:55AM-0.06m
2:48PM-0.07m
3:48AM-0.09m
3:39PM-0.09m
4:40AM-0.08m
4:33PM-0.08m
5:34AM-0.07m
5:29PM-0.06m
6:28AM-0.04m
6:28PM-0.03m
7:24AM-0.01m
7:31PM0.01m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
21
7
4
Temp °C
23
23
22
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
22
23
23
17
18
20
17
19
19
19
20
20
20
19
19
19
22
21
22
24
23
22
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
11
0.3
NE
13
1.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSE
8
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
Energy kJ
32
26
378
103
104
91
100
100
100
126
112
115
118
112
105
91
91
82
55
79
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
13
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
12
0.9
SW
7
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.2
N
6
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
NNE
10
0.5
SE
7
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
7
4
14
89
86
71
50
36
13
5
3
10
8
6
5
3
2
11
25
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.7
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
N
6
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
4
10
47
19
12
8
6
6
3
2
9
9
8
8
8
3
12
2
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
9
2.5
SSW
8
0.6
NW
5
0.2
SSE
2
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
1720
982
23
1
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1110
1047
10
0
0
6
6
9
1110
0
1295
1163
6
1284
1162
1077
1375
1140
1073
1162
1176
Best forecast wave conditions in Bermuda
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Bermuda
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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

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