The Reef surfForecast / Bermuda / Bermuda

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 17 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
22.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
104
91
115
115
112
107
112
91
84
73
33
48
34
34
33
41
45
29
52
34
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
ESE
10
SE
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
2:29PM0.78m
2:56AM0.81m
3:33PM0.79m
3:57AM0.76m
4:34PM0.80m
Low Tide
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
8:21AM0.01m
8:38PM0.05m
9:18AM0.03m
9:46PM0.07m
10:13AM0.05m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
Temp °C
20
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
23
24
23
23
22
23
20
17
18
19
18
20
20
21
22
22
22
24
24
23
24
23
24
23
25
23
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
NE
11
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
6
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
100
104
91
115
115
112
107
112
91
84
73
30
48
34
34
33
31
23
20
52
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
6
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ESE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
NNW
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
NW
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
6
Energy kJ
9
8
7
3
2
2
8
20
8
8
14
33
5
22
8
8
10
28
25
11
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
7
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.2
ESE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NE
11
0.1
SE
13
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NW
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
9
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
Energy kJ
14
3
3
1
21
9
1
1
1
5
7
12
10
8
9
14
8
6
20
24
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
3
41
45
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1140
1047
1295
1231
1047
1208
1162
1047
1181
1140
1047
1295
1162
1129
1060
1064
1060
9
9
1047
1049
Best forecast wave conditions in Bermuda
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Bermuda
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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