
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
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 on the table for the coming weeks.
The first real opportunity to get wet comes this Saturday morning, July 25th, at Hullets Reef. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there. Saturday morning we’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a lovely 13-second period, which brings a ton of energy (2201). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the W, so it’s going to be clean. This is a standout session for experienced surfers – the waves have punch, but it’s not out of control. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.
Saturday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 10ft, but the wind shifts to a light cross-shore from the ESE. It’s still rideable, but a bit more mixed up with some cross ripples. It’s a marginal call, but the morning is the real winner.
Sunday the 26th is a write-off. The wind is onshore and the wave quality drops off, so give it a miss.
Monday the 27th is a strange one. The swell is still there, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph, making it cross-off but messy. There’s a huge 10ft SSW swell with a crazy 17-second period and massive energy (5861) in the afternoon, but it’s paired with strong winds. Honestly, with that much swell and strong wind, this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Tuesday the 30th through to the end of the first week is a total bust. Strong onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. The swell is there but the quality is gone. There’s a gap of several days here with no real recommendations.
Now, we get a flicker of hope on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning session sees a 7ft E swell with a 10-second period, and light cross-offshore winds from the WSW. It’s clean and the energy is moderate (1192). It’s looking very good, but the swell direction is E, which isn’t the optimum SE for this spot. Still, a good clean wave.
The real standout, and the one I’m buzzing about, is Monday, August 3rd. Both the morning and afternoon are firing. We’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period in the morning, dropping to 15 seconds in the afternoon. This is a proper long-period groundswell, which means well-shaped, powerful waves, and longer lulls between sets – makes paddling out a bit easier. The wind is offshore (WSW) in the morning and cross-offshore in the afternoon, both with a moderate breeze. The energy is strong (3005 and 2705). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The reef will handle that long-period energy far better than a beach break, so it should be a ripper.
The rest of the week into August 8th-9th gets messy again with strong winds and onshore slop, though there’s a slight chance of a clean-ish session on Friday afternoon, August 7th, with a 10ft SW swell and light offshore winds from the SSW. That’s one for the experts, but it’s a long way out and could change.
Overall, your best bet is Saturday morning, July 25th, and then lock in Monday, August 3rd. That Monday is the pick of the whole forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2063 | 2601 | 2166 | 1381 | 1070 | 765 | 1065 | 5406 | 5972 | 3753 | 2708 | 2323 | 1367 | 1067 | 746 | 711 | 867 | 792 | 1141 | 1440 | 1469 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | 3:32PM1.43m | 3:36AM1.49m | 4:02PM1.51m | 4:06AM1.53m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:34AM1.56m | 4:58PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.44m | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.30m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:03PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
2063 | 2601 | 2166 | 1381 | 1070 | 765 | 1065 | 5406 | 5972 | 3753 | 2708 | 2323 | 1367 | 1067 | 746 | 272 | 867 | 792 | 553 | 398 | 244 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
138 | 120 | 86 | 481 | 417 | 479 | 715 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 711 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 64 | 33 | 9 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | E 4 | — | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | — | 71 | 3 | — | 254 | 435 | — | 270 | 232 | 214 | 268 | 261 | 384 | 452 | 392 | 709 | 1141 | 1440 | 1469 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 172 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 133 | 641 | 18 | 190 | 190 | 175 | 164 | 190 | 133 | 4 | 172 | 133 | 164 | 172 | 133 |
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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.










