Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
16.3° C
2.4° 

Hullets Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 4,767 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (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, grab your board and let’s see what we’ve got coming down the line. We’ve got one spot on the radar, so let’s get into it.

First off, the water temp is running 61°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a good wetsuit if you’re heading out.

The pattern kicks off with some serious energy, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a big, long-period SW groundswell rolling in. Thursday afternoon (the 6th) sees a solid 10ft swell from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds and a massive 3490 combined energy reading. That’s a lot of power. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SW, so it’s clean. But the report flags it as marginal, likely due to tide. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will set up nicely, but with that size, it’s pushing into expert territory. Not one for the beginners.

Friday morning (the 7th) holds that 10ft SW swell, but the wind swings onshore from the ENE. Clean conditions are gone, and it’s not worth paddling out. Friday afternoon gets worse with a cross-onshore breeze and lumpy conditions on the 8ft swell. Saturday (the 8th) offers a glimmer: Saturday afternoon brings a fresh offshore wind from the WSW on a 8ft SW swell. It’s clean, but the score is still marginal. Sunday (the 9th) sees the swell bump up to 12ft to 13ft from the SW/SSW, with a combined energy over 4000—that’s a lot of water moving. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this is big, powerful surf. Only for the experienced crew.

Monday (the 10th) drops back to a more manageable 6ft SW swell, still clean with cross-offshore winds. It’s a better option for the average surfer. But then we hit a rough patch. From Tuesday (the 11th) through most of the following week, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf quality tanks. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

The standout moment comes on Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. The wind swings offshore from the SSW with a moderate breeze, and we get a 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is 1731, and the call is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the one to circle. It’s a reef break, so that long-period SW groundswell will run down the line beautifully. Get on it early.

The following days drop off quickly in size and quality, with a 3ft SW swell on the 19th ruined by strong onshore winds. The last few days of the outlook are flat with weak energy, nothing to get excited about.

So, if you’re looking for the best wave in the window, it’s Tuesday morning, August 18th at Hullets Reef. Solid SW groundswell, offshore wind, and clean conditions. The rest is a fight with the wind, but that morning is a gem.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

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13
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2.5
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2.3
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3422
2418
2445
2747
3331
2427
1919
4565
4082
4469
2368
945
685
2807
1876
1227
542
917
1463
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
SSW
10
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30
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15
N
35
W
35
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
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High Tide
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
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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.

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