Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.2° 

Hullets Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hullets Reef surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, S swell with 12,802 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 1st Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for this stretch.

The next 16 days start with a bang but then get real fickle. We’ve got a cracking window of clean, powerful groundswell to kick things off, but then it turns into a blustery mess for over a week before a possible glimmer of hope at the very end. There’s a solid gap with no decent recommendations from Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, all the way through to the early part of the week after that.

Our standout is Hullets Reef from the get-go on Monday, August 31st. The water is a bit colder than normal at 63°F, which is notable for this time of year. Monday morning is glassy with a clean 6ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds, packing moderate wave energy (1064). It’s perfect for beginners and the crowd factor is manageable. The real magic, though, is Tuesday, September 1st. Tuesday morning is pure glass again, with a solid 8ft SW swell at 12 seconds and a jump in energy to 1534. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon holds even better with 8ft SW swell and a massive 2039 energy reading. Wednesday, September 2nd, is the peak for the big dogs—10ft of SW groundswell with a 13-second period and energy through the roof at 3224. The morning has clean offshore wind. This is expert territory, but it’s a true highlight. The crowd is only ‘sometimes’ an issue, so you’ve got a shot at a empty lineup if you’re early.

From Thursday the 3rd onwards, the wind goes to hell. Strong cross-shore and onshore breezes kick up a chop that ruins the quality of what is still some heavy swell. Thursday afternoon has a junky 8ft swell with a short 7-second period (496 energy), and Friday sees 12ft SE swell but with fresh cross-onshore winds making it a kite-surfing show rather than a paddle session. This pattern of poor conditions holds for more than a week straight.

You finally get a break in the wind on Thursday, September 10th. The morning looks glassy again with a small 4ft easterly swell (173 energy). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s clean and rideable. The real late hope arrives on Monday, September 14th. Both morning and afternoon serve up a clean 7-7ft SW swell at 11 seconds with moderate offshore winds and energy around 1000-1090. That’s very good surf for the more experienced crew and a solid way to close out the outlook. After that, it gets messy again with a big 16ft S swell on the 15th blown out by cross-on wind.

Keep an eye on that last Monday. It’s a long way off, so not as certain, but the signs are good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly near gales.

Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
12
0.6
E
10
1.8
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
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SW
13
2.5
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13
2.3
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13
1.7
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12
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SSE
10
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10
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10
2.2
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9
2
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8
1.7
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8
1.3
SSW
10
3
SSW
18
4.5
S
16
3.5
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
974
73
836
1398
2145
3436
3364
2692
2000
1697
864
5242
3014
1828
812
574
412
307
5377
10680
4800
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
S
10
NW
5
S
5
SE
20
W
10
WSW
10
SE
10
ENE
10
SSE
50
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35
ESE
35
ESE
30
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30
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25
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20
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35
SSE
35
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High Tide
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
9:46AM1.01m
10:56PM1.11m
12:15PM1.10m
00:44AM1.22m
Low Tide
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
4:02PM0.65m
5:47AM0.58m
6:28PM0.57m
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6:00
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
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8
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12
7
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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.

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