
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,581 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 3rd through to Monday the 7th of September is a block of poor to marginal conditions. The wind is a mess – strong cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes churning up lumpy, choppy slop. Swell is there, but it’s not worth paddling out for. Just sit this one out.
Tuesday the 8th of September is where things finally turn. The morning at Hullets Reef is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm, with a slight air. That’s a huge plus. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW, with a nice 13-second period, giving it some real groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (1024). This is a proper surfable reef break, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. Keep in mind it’s a fairly consistent spot, though crowds are possible. This is the session to aim for.
Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon cleans up nicely too. The wind swings offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (555). It’s a bit smaller than Tuesday, but still clean and fun for a beginner-friendly reef.
Then we hit another rough patch. From Thursday the 10th through to Monday the 14th of September, the wind picks up again – cross-on and cross-shore, with lumpy, messy conditions. The swell jumps around, but the wind kills it. Not worth your time.
Now, Tuesday the 15th of September afternoon looks promising again. The wind turns gentle offshore from the WSW, and the swell drops to 5 ft from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (753). It’s a clean, gentle offshore setup, and the conditions look very good. A solid option for a midweek session.
Wednesday the 16th of September afternoon sees a bump in swell to 8 ft from the SW, but the period is short at 9 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, so it’s clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit walled up. The energy is strong (1863). It’s a marginal call, but if you’re keen, it’s doable.
Thursday the 17th of September is for experts only. The swell hits 13 ft from the SW with a 12-second period, but the wind is a near gale offshore at 31 mph. The energy is very strong (5090). It’s clean, but paddling into those waves will be a battle. Only for the experienced crew.
Finally, Friday the 18th of September morning is a gem. Glassy conditions again with a 8 ft swell from the SW, 11-second period, and strong energy (1783). The wind is dead calm. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and well-shaped. A fitting end to the forecast.
So, to sum it up: the best of the bunch is Tuesday the 8th of September morning at Hullets Reef – glassy, clean, and user-friendly. The second best is Friday the 18th of September morning – bigger and more powerful, but still glassy. Everything else is either blown out or too big and windy.
Stay patient, and get on those glassy windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2270 | 1799 | 1483 | 2870 | 1320 | 772 | 476 | 531 | 530 | 380 | 2598 | 5581 | 3074 | 1604 | 1388 | 991 | 527 | 373 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:53AM1.28m | 7:20PM1.35m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:32PM1.18m | 9:46AM1.01m | 10:56PM1.11m | 12:15PM1.10m | 00:44AM1.22m | 1:25PM1.29m | 1:42AM1.37m | 2:10PM1.49m | 2:25AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:17AM0.60m | 4:02PM0.65m | 5:47AM0.58m | 6:28PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.39m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
2270 | 1799 | 627 | 309 | 363 | 299 | 254 | 531 | 530 | 380 | 2598 | 5581 | 3074 | 792 | 1388 | 587 | 305 | 373 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 9 |
13 | 14 | 13 | — | 222 | 223 | 107 | 47 | 47 | 40 | 240 | 45 | 109 | 1604 | 29 | 991 | 527 | 214 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 26 | S 13 | S 12 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
— | 26 | — | — | 23 | 42 | 143 | 18 | 32 | 131 | 29 | 26 | — | 57 | 29 | 79 | 192 | 141 | 89 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 573 | 1483 | 2870 | 1320 | 772 | 476 | 208 | 187 | 273 | 380 | 843 | 1276 | 1288 | 680 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 133 | 366 | 995 | 641 | 669 | 190 | 190 | 586 | 190 | 190 | 503 | 164 | 43 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 133 | 3 |
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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.










