
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,987 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 Friday (Jul 24) 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 1.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, let’s get into it. The waves are back, but we’ve got a bit of a wait for the real magic. There’s a gap of a few days with nothing on offer before things kick off.
The first proper session lands on Wednesday, July 22nd, at Hullets Reef. It’s a reef setup, so it’s got that classic shape in mind. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. Wednesday morning is looking clean with a cross-off breeze and a solid 7ft SW swell coming in at a decent 12 seconds. The combined energy is pumping hard at (1636), so there’s plenty of push. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that 7ft might be a bit much for beginners. The afternoon gets messy with stronger wind, so stick to the early.
Thursday, July 23rd, starts off okay with a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is still cross-off, keeping it manageable. The afternoon, though, is a write-off. Strong wind at 28 mph and a 10ft SW swell makes for poor conditions. That’s expert-only territory if you’re crazy enough, but the wind is going to ruin it.
Now, here’s the standout. Friday, July 24th, morning. This is the one. Glassy conditions with a light easterly breeze, a massive 13ft SSW swell, and a period of 16 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is off the charts at (7444). This is exceptional surf, but only for experts. That size and period will be breaking with serious power, and at a reef, it’s going to be a freight train. It’s a big call, but it’s the best on offer. The afternoon gets cross-on and messy, so get your fill early.
Saturday, July 25th, has a 8ft SW swell with offshore winds in the morning, but the conditions are described as marginal. The afternoon is cross-on and choppy. Sunday, July 26th, is a mixed bag, but Sunday afternoon is another glassy session with a 6ft SW swell. That’s clean, excellent for experienced surfers, and a great chance to get back out.
Monday, July 27th, is clean in the morning with a 7ft SW swell. The wind is cross-off, so it’s another solid session. The week gets dicey after that with a lot of strong wind and stormy conditions until Wednesday, July 29th, where we get a glassy morning and a clean, offshore afternoon with a 7ft SSW swell. That’s another excellent call for the experienced crew.
Looking further out, the first week of August is mostly poor, with a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. The energy drops off a cliff. But keep an eye on Wednesday, August 5th. There’s a promising 8ft SSW swell coming in with a cross-off wind, and the combined energy is strong at (3049). The afternoon even gets a clean offshore wind. It’s a long way off, so it’s a bit less certain, but it’s showing potential.
So, to sum it up: Friday the 24th morning is the true standout. Don’t sleep on it. The crowd at Hullets Reef can be a factor sometimes, but on a 13ft day, it’ll be thinned out to just the brave and the skilled.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1450 | 1392 | 732 | 940 | 2409 | 2212 | 7395 | 4918 | 3326 | 2063 | 2135 | 1500 | 1107 | 907 | 1363 | 1415 | 1200 | 1583 | 1983 | 2957 | 2550 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 9:11AM1.03m | 9:52PM1.14m | 10:52AM0.97m | 11:31PM1.10m | 12:39PM1.01m | 00:55AM1.14m | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | 3:32PM1.43m | 3:36AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.64m | 4:38PM0.68m | 6:18AM0.62m | 6:31PM0.66m | 7:31AM0.54m | 7:41PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.44m | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
1450 | 1392 | 732 | 940 | 140 | 2212 | 7395 | 4918 | 3326 | 2063 | 2135 | 1500 | 1107 | 907 | 1363 | 1415 | 1200 | 1583 | 1983 | 2957 | 2550 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | S 23 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — |
186 | 197 | 607 | 158 | 10 | 1609 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 39 | 80 | 33 | 362 | 530 | 31 | 397 | 455 | 309 | 359 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 | S 11 | E 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
— | 167 | 180 | 37 | 10 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 22 | 31 | 9 | 40 | 24 | 377 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | E 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 10 | — | — | 2409 | — | — | — | 114 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 769 | 376 | 760 | 715 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 337 | 43 | 190 | 190 | 43 |
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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.










