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Hullets Reef surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hullets Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 2506 | 2736 | 2807 | 13141 | 13681 | 10072 | 6291 | 4129 | 2943 | 2449 | 1655 | 1636 | 1891 | 1927 | 2018 | 2299 | 1741 | 1285 | 973 | 627 | 727 | 654 | 6422 | 6027 | 6059 | 5201 | 4669 | 5769 | 3071 | 2326 | 1019 | 626 | 705 | 1159 | 2722 | 5782 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | off | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:47AM 1.27 | 8:22PM 1.44 | 8:47AM 1.17 | 9:28PM 1.35 | 10:11AM 1.10 | 10:54PM 1.30 | 11:52AM 1.11 | 12:23AM 1.32 | 1:14PM 1.20 | 1:35AM 1.39 | 2:14PM 1.33 | 2:30AM 1.47 | 3:03PM 1.45 | 3:16AM 1.54 | 3:45PM 1.55 | 3:57AM 1.58 | 4:23PM 1.62 | 4:33AM 1.58 | 4:59PM 1.65 | 5:07AM 1.55 | 5:32PM 1.64 | 5:39AM 1.49 | 6:04PM 1.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:50AM 0.35 | 1:51PM 0.32 | 2:49AM 0.42 | 2:50PM 0.43 | 4:05AM 0.48 | 4:10PM 0.51 | 5:36AM 0.48 | 5:49PM 0.52 | 7:00AM 0.41 | 7:15PM 0.45 | 8:03AM 0.31 | 8:19PM 0.34 | 8:52AM 0.21 | 9:10PM 0.25 | 9:34AM 0.12 | 9:53PM 0.18 | 10:10AM 0.07 | 10:31PM 0.16 | 10:44AM 0.05 | 11:07PM 0.16 | 11:15AM 0.07 | 11:41PM 0.20 | 11:45AM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly severe gales. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
Wind reports 6 km away suggest it is still onshore at Hullets Reef (light winds from the NE at Cape Saint Francis). 2.5m 15s groundswell from the SW with a 0.5m 11s groundswell from the ESE. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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