Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,954 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SE 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 (Jun 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1027 | 1710 | 2260 | 3083 | 3317 | 3822 | 2710 | 2421 | 997 | 793 | 674 | 642 | 910 | 990 | 866 | 1324 | 1438 | 1109 | 700 | 614 | 2077 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:30PM1.37m | 5:33AM1.38m | 6:07PM1.34m | 6:09AM1.32m | 6:48PM1.31m | 6:50AM1.25m | 7:35PM1.28m | 7:40AM1.19m | 8:31PM1.28m | 8:46AM1.13m | 9:37PM1.29m | 10:06AM1.11m | 10:47PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:15AM0.25m | 11:29PM0.38m | 11:50AM0.28m | 00:07AM0.44m | 12:27PM0.33m | 00:51AM0.49m | 1:09PM0.38m | 1:45AM0.53m | 1:58PM0.42m | 2:51AM0.55m | 2:59PM0.46m | 4:06AM0.52m | 4:09PM0.47m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 6 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1027 | 1077 | 2260 | 3083 | 3317 | 3822 | 2710 | 2421 | 997 | 793 | 674 | 642 | 910 | 990 | 866 | 1324 | 1438 | 1109 | 700 | 614 | 2077 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
64 | 9 | 580 | 361 | 303 | 246 | 466 | 172 | 535 | 409 | 318 | 133 | 524 | 439 | 373 | 297 | 281 | 225 | 133 | 127 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | S 8 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — |
— | 40 | 9 | — | — | — | 13 | 74 | 218 | 410 | 336 | 255 | 64 | 167 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — |
809 | 1710 | — | — | — | — | 99 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 157 | 181 | 128 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 366 | 190 | 190 | 312 | 312 | 18 | 134 | 134 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 133 | 3 |
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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.










