
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. 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+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let's have a look at the forecast for Hullets Reef.
Honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag for the first week and a half. We've got some serious size coming through at times, but the wind is going to be a real battle. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The opening few days, from Thursday the 3rd to the 7th, are largely a write-off. The wind is a nasty cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is messy. Not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 6th has a massive amount of energy in the water (3231 to 5671), but it's pinned with a strong cross-onshore wind, making it a total mess. That's more of a kite crew session than a surf.
Then we get a little window on Tuesday the 8th. The morning is the standout early in the run. We've got a 5 ft SW groundswell (period of 13 seconds), and the wind is glassy. It'll be clean, but with a combined energy of 1188, it's not going to be pumping. It's a beginner-friendly reef break, so it's a good chance for a learner session if you're keen. The afternoon gets a bit choppy again.
After that, we go through another long stretch of junk. From the 9th right through to the 15th, it's mostly cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. The energy drops right off, down to 148 on the 11th. There's a brief window on the 12th with a 5 ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on, so it's marginal at best.
The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday the 16th of September. This is the best bet of the whole forecast. The morning starts with a clean 7 ft SW groundswell and a light offshore breeze. The afternoon is even better: glassy conditions with a 7 ft SW swell. The combined energy is strong (2028 and 1779), and the period of 14 seconds means proper lines. This is a solid, experienced-swell, so it's not for groms. The reef will handle that long period well, and with offshore and glassy winds, it's going to be firing. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect some company.
Thursday the 17th also looks promising with offshore winds and a 5 ft to 8 ft SW swell, though the wind picks up a bit. Still a good option.
Then we get a crazy spike on the 18th of September. A massive 16 ft to 18 ft SW swell rolls in, but the energy is enormous (26561), and the wind is a strong cross-onshore. The model says it's too big for the break, and I'd agree. That's a total washout for the reef.
So, overall, it's a tough start, a long wait, but a solid finish. Tuesday the 8th morning for a clean, small wave, but Wednesday the 16th is the clear winner. Get it while it's glassy.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1771 | 829 | 3103 | 1292 | 745 | 502 | 485 | 460 | 380 | 2663 | 5120 | 3524 | 1748 | 1285 | 933 | 653 | 409 | 202 | 293 | 444 | 363 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:47PM1.65m | 3:02AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:35AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 5 | 14 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1771 | 702 | 341 | 491 | 415 | 101 | 485 | 460 | 380 | 2663 | 5120 | 3524 | 994 | 1285 | 799 | 455 | 287 | 166 | 166 | 444 | 363 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 9 |
14 | 13 | — | 180 | 163 | 163 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 240 | 68 | 42 | 1748 | 49 | 933 | 653 | 409 | 202 | 293 | 166 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 26 | WSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | — | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | — |
26 | 20 | — | — | 42 | 132 | 17 | 14 | 127 | 18 | — | — | 57 | — | 77 | 80 | 49 | 183 | 145 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
551 | 829 | 3103 | 1292 | 745 | 502 | 256 | 200 | 245 | 328 | 483 | 1268 | — | 958 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 440 | 1742 | 1408 | 669 | 164 | 586 | 586 | 190 | 190 | 551 | 175 | 133 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 18 | 2 |
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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.










