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The Reef surfForecast / Bermuda / Bermuda
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 11 May 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.6° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 12th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 12th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 10 | ESE 10 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | ESE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | |
53 | 40 | 108 | 173 | 64 | 18 | 26 | 40 | 56 | 188 | 226 | 1910 | 824 | 453 | 122 | 119 | 107 | 95 | 109 | 132 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:51PM0.80m | 5:14AM0.76m | 5:46PM0.87m | 6:11AM0.77m | 6:39PM0.94m | 7:06AM0.80m | 7:31PM1.00m | 7:59AM0.81m | 8:22PM1.05m | 8:51AM0.82m | 9:14PM1.07m | 9:43AM0.83m | 10:07PM1.07m | 10:35AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.14m | 11:26AM0.09m | 00:12AM0.08m | 12:16PM0.05m | 1:08AM0.02m | 1:06PM0.00m | 2:03AM-0.03m | 1:56PM-0.04m | 2:55AM-0.06m | 2:48PM-0.07m | 3:48AM-0.09m | 3:39PM-0.09m | 4:40AM-0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | 8:10 |
3 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WSW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | E 5 | E 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 13 | S 8 | SE 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 38 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 64 | 184 | 212 | 37 | 24 | 53 | 33 | 32 | 42 | 453 | 122 | 196 | 201 | 142 | 109 | 132 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 13 | W 6 | NE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 6 | N 7 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SW 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 53 | 40 | 16 | 9 | 62 | 18 | 49 | 49 | 25 | 7 | 1 | — | 16 | 14 | 67 | 119 | 107 | 95 | 96 | 48 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | SE 10 | NE 12 | WSW 6 | NE 14 | NE 13 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | ENE 10 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 6 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 52 | 6 | 47 | 82 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 41 | 53 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | N 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 26 | 69 | 108 | 173 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 40 | 56 | 188 | 226 | 1910 | 824 | — | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1110 | 1146 | 1162 | 1173 | 1168 | 1287 | 1342 | 1140 | 1139 | 1185 | 1153 | 1153 | 1073 | 1049 | 1093 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1146 | 1047 |
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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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