Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,849 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 3.5m 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 1.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu at Hullets Reef.
We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but you’re going to have to work for it early on. The ocean’s got plenty of energy, with combined swell energy readings pushing into strong territory (2266 to 3431), but the wind is the real gatekeeper here. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a notable 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good winter steamer.
The standout window is going to be the Tuesday the 1st. That afternoon, we’ve got a clean 8ft SW swell with a 12-second period and a light offshore breeze out of the southwest. That’s proper reef-breaking conditions. The energy is strong (2266), and the offshore wind will put a clean face on it. This is a wave for experienced surfers only, though—it’s over the 8ft mark.
Wednesday the 2nd is the pick of the bunch if you can get out early. That morning is *glass*—zero wind, with a 10ft SW groundswell rolling in at 13 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3431, and with glassy conditions, that reef is going to be smooth as silk. Again, this is expert territory at that size. The afternoon gets messy as the wind swings cross-shore out of the southeast, so make the most of the early session.
Thursday the 3rd, the morning still holds some decent 8ft SW swell with clean conditions despite a stiff cross-offshore breeze. It’s surfable for the experienced crew, but by the afternoon it goes pear-shaped with a howling SSE wind and a short-period windswell—more of a mess than a wave.
From Friday the 4th right through to the middle of the following week, we’re in a funk. The wind is relentless—fresh and strong cross-onshore from the east, lumping up the surface. There’s still swell around, including some very long-period SSW groundswell on Sunday the 6th that hits 12ft and an 18-second period, but it’s all blown out. The combined energy on that Sunday afternoon is a staggering 7735, but with a 28 mph cross-on wind, it’s unsurfable. That kind of power and wind is actually more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
We do get a little respite on Tuesday the 8th. The afternoon turns clean again with a glassy 3ft E swell and a light offshore—gentle, easy waves but small. Then a longer quiet spell follows through to mid-September with mostly small or messy conditions.
Then, Saturday the 12th pulls a surprise. That afternoon, we’ve got glassy conditions again, with a clean 5ft E swell at 10 seconds. Combined energy is a moderate 724, and with no wind and clean lines, this is the best bet for the second week. It’s not huge, so it opens up for the experienced crew looking for a clean session.
So, to sum it up: you’ve got two real standouts. Tuesday the 1st afternoon for the clean 8ft SW at Hullets Reef, big and clean. And Wednesday the 2nd morning—glass, 10ft SW groundswell, if you’ve got the skills. After that, the second week shines on Saturday the 12th afternoon for a smaller, glassy clean-up.
Crowds are always possible here—it’s a fairly consistent reef—so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the SE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2218 | 3992 | 3415 | 2733 | 2147 | 1709 | 363 | 2566 | 834 | 481 | 310 | 494 | 487 | 402 | 1783 | 7503 | 3754 | 2025 | 1605 | 888 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | 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 |
High Tide | 5:58PM1.64m | 6:13AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.51m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.22m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 11 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 |
2218 | 3992 | 3415 | 2733 | 2147 | 1709 | 691 | 390 | 364 | 251 | 154 | 494 | 487 | 402 | 1783 | 7503 | 3754 | 2025 | 1605 | 505 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | S 20 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 |
48 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | — | 290 | 283 | 204 | 97 | 60 | 40 | 302 | — | 500 | 432 | 82 | 888 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 24 | WSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | — | WSW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 280 | 176 | 189 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 10 | — | — | 35 | — | 219 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 333 | 363 | 2566 | 834 | 481 | 310 | 177 | 141 | 122 | 222 | 232 | 442 | — | 450 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 0 | 172 | 2 | 133 | 18 | 2163 | 1610 | 1525 | 164 | 190 | 586 | 190 | 190 | 503 | 133 | 4 | 133 | 18 |
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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.











