
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. It’s been a bit of a rough stretch, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. The first solid opportunity doesn’t show until Saturday the 15th, so we’ve got a quiet few days to wait out. That’s the gap—nothing worth paddling for until then.
The standout run really fires up from Tuesday the 18th afternoon through Wednesday the 19th, with another big pulse on Saturday the 22nd that’s for experienced crew only.
Let’s break it down.
For the first few days, forget it. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are a write-off: messy cross-onshore winds at 15 to 28 mph, poor surf, and water temp is a crazy 60°, which is a huge 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s unusual. Thursday the 13th stays poor. Friday the 14th is marginal at best with a 5 ft SW swell (15 sec) and light onshore wind—barely worth a look.
Saturday the 15th is where we finally get a clean-up. Hullets Reef has a 4 ft SW swell (14 sec) with light cross-offshore wind and moderate wave energy (771). It’s clean, consistent enough, and a good one for beginners to get out. Crowds are possible here sometimes. Sunday the 16th drops off into smaller, weaker E swell.
Monday the 17th brings a glassy morning: 4 ft E swell (11 sec), no wind, clean as a whistle. Energy is light (282), but for a small-wave session, it’s nice.
Now for the real action. Tuesday the 18th afternoon – the swell jumps to 10 ft SW (13 sec) with offshore wind, and wave energy is pumping at 3103. This is a big, clean groundswell, best on a reef like Hullets. It’s over 8 ft, so experts only. Wednesday the 19th morning holds 10 ft SW (12 sec) with fresh offshore wind—still heavy, still for experienced surfers only. The energy is huge (2512). The afternoon drops to 5 ft SSW (12 sec) and stays clean.
Thursday the 20th morning is a hidden gem: 5 ft SW (10 sec), glassy calm, clean as glass. Not huge, but perfect for a relaxed session. Energy is moderate (873).
Saturday the 22nd is the biggest pulse of the whole outlook: a massive 12 ft SW swell (16 sec) with cross-offshore wind, and combined energy at a massive 6987. That’s deep water groundswell, very long period—great for the reef but heavy. Only for experts, and with strong breeze, it’ll be a handful.
The final days (23rd to 25th) are messy again with onshore winds and poor surf, but Wednesday the 26th morning lights up: 7 ft SW (13 sec), glassy, and clean. Energy is solid (1546). It’s labelled excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’re after one last clean session before the run ends, that’s your call.
Keep it salty,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | E 8 | SSW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1775 | 918 | 604 | 705 | 922 | 1235 | 1171 | 1882 | 1096 | 930 | 831 | 676 | 532 | 525 | 329 | 295 | 282 | 272 | 282 | 329 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:03PM1.57m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:43PM1.70m | 3:56AM1.66m | 4:20PM1.78m | 4:32AM1.66m | 4:54PM1.79m | 5:06AM1.62m | 5:27PM1.75m | 5:38AM1.54m | 5:59PM1.66m | 6:09AM1.43m | 6:29PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:30AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.06m | 10:06AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.03m | 10:39AM-0.05m | 11:06PM0.04m | 11:11AM-0.01m | 11:39PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.08m | 00:10AM0.20m | 12:10PM0.19m | 00:40AM0.31m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | E 8 | SW 17 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 13 | E 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
1775 | 918 | 492 | 323 | 922 | 1235 | 659 | 1882 | 708 | 411 | 313 | 305 | 239 | 525 | 329 | 458 | 472 | 538 | 1094 | 1198 | 862 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | WSW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
— | — | 222 | 705 | 237 | 103 | 886 | 7 | 1096 | 930 | 831 | 676 | 532 | 171 | 458 | 295 | 282 | 272 | 282 | 329 | 165 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 20 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | S 10 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | 17 | 43 | 31 | 1171 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 28 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | E 4 | WSW 5 |
625 | 824 | 604 | 545 | 735 | 1083 | — | 533 | — | — | 493 | 5 | 20 | — | — | 10 | 40 | — | — | 10 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 553 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 133 | 172 | 164 | 133 | 4 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 172 | 4 | 133 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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.











