
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 5th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
772 | 132 | 88 | 66 | 990 | 1099 | 1240 | 813 | 800 | 553 | 371 | 529 | 1235 | 1230 | 951 | 678 | 1746 | 3346 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:49AM1.31m | 7:10PM1.24m | 8:05AM1.20m | 8:39PM1.10m | 9:56AM1.18m | 10:39PM1.07m | 11:31AM1.27m | 00:05AM1.15m | 12:32PM1.39m | 1:00AM1.26m | 1:17PM1.50m | 1:42AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:30AM0.31m | 12:58PM0.45m | 1:33AM0.45m | 2:27PM0.58m | 3:06AM0.54m | 4:33PM0.60m | 4:53AM0.53m | 6:05PM0.49m | 6:08AM0.45m | 7:01PM0.37m | 6:59AM0.36m | 7:41PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 12 |
772 | 615 | 483 | 466 | 990 | 1099 | 1240 | 813 | 800 | 553 | 371 | 529 | 1235 | 1230 | 951 | 678 | 180 | 93 | 1871 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | E 8 |
169 | 132 | 88 | 66 | 33 | 175 | 74 | 50 | 55 | 51 | 108 | 166 | 291 | 196 | 161 | 125 | — | — | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 |
81 | 78 | 72 | 48 | 32 | 88 | 59 | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 11 | SW 12 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 164 | — | — | — | 6 | 1746 | 3346 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 134 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 190 | 190 | 0 | 190 | 172 | 18 | 134 | 134 | 15 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South) | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










