Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,905 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hullets Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of this outlook is where the real magic happens for Hullets Reef. The first week is mainly building and cleaning up, before a cracking run of solid, clean groundswell kicks in around the start of September.
Right now, things are pretty lacklustre. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first recommendation doesn't actually arrive until Saturday morning, August 29th, with a small 3ft S'ly swell. The combined energy is weak at 484, and while the wind is cross-off, the forecast calls it pretty poor surf. Not worth paddling for.
Sunday the 30th sees a proper step up. The morning starts with a 8ft SW swell (energy 1104), and by the afternoon it’s pumping with 7ft SW swell and a solid energy reading of 1296. The wind is offshore and clean all day. This is where we start getting interested. It's a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for everyone else, Sunday afternoon looks like a real treat.
Monday the 31st is the standout of the first week. The morning is glassy with that 6ft SW groundswell and very good conditions. The energy is still strong at 1003, and that 12-second period means proper lines wrapping into the reef. This is the sort of session you’ll remember—clean, groomed, and less crowded on a Monday.
Tuesday September 1st keeps the good run going with 7ft SW swell in the morning and 8ft SW in the afternoon, both offshore. The energy jumps up to 1173 and 1911 respectively. Water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is about 4°F cooler than usual for this time of year, so a good 4/3 wetsuit and boots are a smart move.
Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, mark your calendar for Wednesday the 2nd. We’re looking at an 12ft SW swell coming in with a 13-second period and a monstrous energy of 3629. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping the surface clean. This is excellent, but seriously solid—definitely only for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon does get a bit lumpy with cross-onshore wind, so make the morning session your priority.
The outlook then drops off for a few days from Thursday the 3rd through to Monday the 7th. The swell sticks around but the wind turns nasty—strong cross-onshore and messy conditions dominate, making it a write-off for decent surfing. There’s a brief reprieve on Sunday the 6th morning with a 8ft SSW groundswell and a very long 16-second period, but the wind is onshore and it’s marginal at best.
The real redemption comes later. After a quiet mid-week, we get a beautiful run from Saturday the 12th into Sunday the 13th. Saturday morning sees a 4ft SW groundswell clean up under cross-off winds, and by the afternoon the 5ft SW swell is offshore again. But the crown jewel is Sunday morning, September 13th. Glassy conditions, 7ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and an energy of 1758. The afternoon is just as good with 7ft SW swell and offshore breeze. This is as good as it gets—clean, powerful, and glassy. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get in early.
Overall, the best windows are: Monday August 31st (morning) for a glassy, manageable swell, and Sunday September 13th (all day) for the absolute pick of the period with clean, solid groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
260 | 192 | 700 | 948 | 784 | 1250 | 913 | 781 | 808 | 1127 | 1863 | 3581 | 3615 | 2830 | 1952 | 1521 | 1229 | 1644 | 2473 | 1180 | 1257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.59m | 5:26PM1.72m | 5:39AM1.52m | 5:58PM1.64m | 6:13AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.51m | 6:53AM1.28m | 7:20PM1.35m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:32PM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:14AM-0.00m | 10:37PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.05m | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:17AM0.60m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 22 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 11 | E 12 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
260 | 192 | 166 | 400 | 784 | 1250 | 913 | 781 | 808 | 1127 | 1863 | 3581 | 3615 | 2830 | 1952 | 1521 | 1229 | 1644 | 2473 | 1180 | 1257 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | E 11 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 12 |
224 | 206 | 139 | 121 | 456 | 31 | 79 | 75 | 49 | 45 | 48 | 29 | 14 | 26 | 13 | 69 | 47 | 517 | 341 | 481 | 505 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 7 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
215 | 164 | 66 | 35 | 56 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 280 | 36 | — | 171 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 12 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 5 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
13 | 46 | 700 | 948 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 89 | — | — | — | 25 | 76 | 166 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 133 | 134 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 133 | 172 | 440 | 706 | 590 | 190 |
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Information about the Hullets Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hullets Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hullets Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hullets 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 (Hullets 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 Hullets 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.
Hullets Reef is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











