
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,947 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one.
We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first real action isn’t until Thursday morning, August 6th, so there’s a quiet gap before that. The main player for the whole period is Hullets Reef. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it lights up when the swell comes from the southeast. The water temperature is sitting at 61°, which is a whopping 4° colder than usual – that’s a serious chill, so you’ll be wanting a thick suit.
The first standout is on Thursday morning, August 6th. We’re looking at a solid 12ft swell from the southwest, with a 13-second period and a massive combined energy of 4489. That’s a lot of power in the water. The wind is a clean cross-off from the west-southwest, so it’s going to be well-shaped and clean. It’s a bit of a beast – over 8ft – so this is for the experienced crew only. Beginners sit this one out. The size and the strong offshore flow make it the pick of the entire first week, hands down.
The wind gets messy on Friday and Saturday, with onshore and cross-onshore breezes messing up the face. The swell stays big, but the quality drops. The real magic returns on Saturday, August 15th in the afternoon. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the southwest, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 1441. The wind turns light and cross-off from the west, giving us clean, peeling lines. It’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s no lie. This is the second standout – a much more comfortable size than the first one, and perfect for a good session.
Look further ahead to Wednesday, August 19th. The morning is looking glassy with zero wind, and a 7ft swell from the southwest with a 10-second period and 1080 energy. That’s a very promising session, with clean, glassy conditions. The following morning, Thursday, August 20th, is also glassy with a 6ft swell, making for another great window. The wind is either light or glassy, so the surface will be smooth.
The final week has a couple of iffy days, but the 21st of August sees a big 12ft swell from the south-southwest, but it’s chopped up by a cross-onshore wind. Not the best way to finish.
Overall, if you’re looking for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful waves, you’re on for Thursday the 6th. If you want something still solid but less intimidating, the afternoon of Saturday the 15th is your winner. The glassy mornings of the 19th and 20th are also worth marking on the calendar.
Stay warm, stay sharp.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
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4401 | 3422 | 2418 | 2445 | 3056 | 3331 | 2427 | 1890 | 4608 | 3824 | 4798 | 2010 | 945 | 741 | 3197 | 1876 | 1027 | 554 | 839 | 1123 | 1193 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:18AM1.14m | 8:59PM1.28m | 9:51AM1.05m | 10:46PM1.21m | 11:59AM1.08m | 00:33AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.23m | 1:43AM1.40m | 2:19PM1.41m | 2:34AM1.52m | 3:03PM1.57m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:43PM1.70m | 3:56AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:40AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.58m | 5:36AM0.53m | 6:00PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.42m | 7:28PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.27m | 8:51AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:30AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.06m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
4401 | 3422 | 2418 | 2445 | 3056 | 3331 | 2427 | 1890 | 4608 | 38 | 17 | 2010 | 945 | 666 | 3197 | 1876 | 1027 | 411 | 273 | 1123 | 1193 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | SE 8 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
88 | 68 | 66 | 45 | 45 | 34 | 130 | 89 | 50 | 57 | — | 632 | 540 | 741 | — | 24 | 21 | 69 | 839 | 198 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | WSW 11 | — | SSW 24 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 22 |
— | — | — | — | 66 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 258 | 264 | 281 | — | 24 | — | 222 | 83 | 50 | 288 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 162 | — | 3824 | 4798 | 935 | — | — | 170 | 242 | 281 | 554 | 478 | 770 | 1057 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 134 | 0 | 69 | 190 | 3 | 133 | 133 | 77 | 440 | 3310 | 172 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 133 | 545 | 133 | 164 | 190 | 133 |
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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.











