Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
16.4°C
2.9° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,852 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 16th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 16th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the E by Tue morning).

Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2.4
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11
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2909
1764
1344
805
1229
1530
1891
1610
2172
1751
3172
2777
1193
743
759
1351
1902
1488
3852
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
10
SSW
25
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
5
SE
15
ESE
20
WSW
20
S
40
WSW
35
WSW
20
WNW
5
E
25
E
20
W
20
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
off
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High Tide
6:02AM1.24m
6:09PM1.23m
6:38AM1.12m
6:46PM1.09m
7:43AM1.01m
8:04PM0.98m
10:36AM0.99m
11:08PM0.98m
12:08PM1.12m
00:22AM1.09m
12:49PM1.27m
1:04AM1.23m
Low Tide
11:52PM0.37m
12:01PM0.48m
00:26AM0.49m
12:39PM0.62m
1:15AM0.61m
1:51PM0.74m
3:09AM0.69m
4:57PM0.75m
5:25AM0.63m
6:23PM0.62m
6:25AM0.52m
7:04PM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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