
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,761 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s talk about what’s happening. It’s a mixed bag for the next two weeks, but there’s some serious swell potential if you’re willing to wait for it.
We’re focused on Hullets Reef for the whole window here. To start, the water temp is pretty standard for this time of year.
The first part of the week is a bit of a tease. Tuesday the 8th starts clean with a glassy 4ft SW swell at 13 seconds, decent energy. The afternoon gets a bit side-shore and loses some shine.
Wednesday the 9th is small, with a 3ft SW swell. Clean early, but the afternoon wind wrecks it.
Thursday the 10th builds through the day. The morning is nothing to get excited about, but the afternoon turns it on. The wind goes offshore and the swell bumps up to a solid 7ft from the southwest with a long 16-second period. This is a proper groundswell and the energy is strong. This is your first real chance for a quality session.
Friday the 11th is blown out with strong onshore winds and messy waves.
The weekend and into Monday the 14th is a write-off. A few days of poor conditions and cross-onshore wind. Not worth the effort.
But then we get to the real standout. Wednesday the 16th. The morning is already looking great with a clean 8ft SW groundswell at 19 seconds. The energy is huge. But the afternoon is something else. The wind swings fully offshore, and the swell explodes to a massive 13ft from the southwest. The energy reading is off the charts. This is a serious, expert-only, life-changing kind of wave. Mark that date down.
Thursday the 17th remains big, with waves around 13ft and 12ft, but the wind is less favorable, a bit more cross-off. Still a heavy, heavy day. Friday the 18th is a total loss with near-gale winds and heavy rain.
The following week starts with a shift in direction. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th have the swell coming from the east. Saturday is 10ft with a fresh offshore wind, a bit raw. Sunday morning, though, is another gem: a glassy 7ft easterly swell, totally clean. That’ll be a great, fun session.
Then, just when you thought it was over, Monday the 21st brings another giant pulse. We’re talking a colossal 16ft of southwest swell with insane energy. This is a monster swell. The cross-shore wind will make it chaotic, but the raw power will be something to see.
The window closes with a return to a more manageable size. The last good clean session looks like Wednesday the 23rd, with a clean 5ft southwest swell and offshore winds. A nice, mellow way to wrap it all up.
So, two big standouts for me. That Wednesday the 16th afternoon session is the one to dream about – huge, clean, and perfect. For something you might actually survive, check out the morning of Sunday the 13th; a clean 8ft from the southwest with offshore winds. That’s a proper, powerful wave without being totally out of control.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
919 | 581 | 361 | 228 | 145 | 404 | 326 | 479 | 2009 | 1657 | 1306 | 956 | 678 | 411 | 1220 | 1524 | 2203 | 1680 | 1086 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:42AM1.37m | 2:10PM1.49m | 2:25AM1.50m | 2:47PM1.65m | 3:02AM1.60m | 3:21PM1.76m | 3:35AM1.65m | 3:53PM1.81m | 4:07AM1.66m | 4:23PM1.81m | 4:37AM1.63m | 4:52PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.10m | 9:09AM0.02m | 9:35PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.03m | 10:06PM-0.01m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:35PM0.01m | 10:38AM0.01m | 11:03PM0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | E 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
525 | 311 | 234 | 162 | 126 | 404 | 326 | 479 | 2009 | 1657 | 1306 | 956 | 678 | 411 | 1220 | 428 | 2203 | 1680 | 1086 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 14 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 |
919 | 581 | 361 | 228 | 145 | 129 | 102 | 310 | 68 | 45 | 55 | 20 | 27 | 401 | 7 | 1524 | 324 | 205 | 209 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | S 13 | — | SW 12 | S 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 |
158 | 106 | 77 | 48 | 132 | 29 | 22 | 90 | 8 | 24 | 36 | — | 30 | 3 | — | 593 | 69 | 57 | 146 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | — | E 10 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 25 | 20 | 11 | — | 96 | 55 | 281 | 452 | 666 | — | 28 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 172 | 4 | 0 | 69 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 172 | 133 | 18 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 211 | 133 |
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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.










