Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
14.8°C
4.0° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Sep 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wetties. Let’s talk about what’s lining up for us over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot to focus on, and it’s got some real potential if you pick your moments.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow burn. The first real standout doesn't kick in until the afternoon of Thursday, September 10th. That's when we start seeing some serious energy building at Hullets Reef. The water temp is a real shocker right now – sitting at 59°, which is a whopping 7° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so don’t even think about ditching the thick rubber.

Thursday afternoon is your first window. We’ve got a solid 5ft groundswell from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds, pumping moderate-to-strong combined energy into the reef. The wind is offshore from the SW, cleaning it up beautifully. This is a session for experienced surfers only – that size and power on a reef demands respect.

Then we hit the jackpot on Sunday, September 13th. The morning delivers a clean 8ft SW swell with light cross-offshore winds. If you can get out there then, you’re in for a treat. But keep an eye on the Sunday afternoon session – the wind drops to dead glassy, and the swell is still a very tidy 6ft. That is the absolute pick of the entire forecast. The waves will be clean, the reef will be working, and you’ll have that sneaky feeling you’re in the right place.

The run continues. Monday, September 15th afternoon throws a bit of a curveball – a 3ft swell but with a massive 24-second period from the SSW. That’s super long-period groundswell. It’ll wrap in clean, but it'll be fat and straight at a beach break. On a reef like this, though, it might offer some beautifully lined-up walls. Definitely worth a look for the experienced crew.

We see the swell size really jump into big-boy territory from Saturday, September 20th, with 13ft to 15ft swells. Look, that’s for experts only, and the winds are strong cross-offshore, keeping it clean but heaving. There’s a lot of ocean moving. You need to know what you’re doing.

After that, the size hangs around the 10ft mark into the following week. Tuesday, September 22nd morning looks magic with glassy conditions and a 5ft swell – a chance for a few smaller, cleaner waves after the big stuff. Then Wednesday, September 23rd morning sees another big pulse of 10ft SW swell with only light cross-shore winds, so the shape could be incredible.

Overall, the best of the best is hands down Sunday, September 13th afternoon – glassy, solid, and clean. Thursday the 10th afternoon and Sunday the 21st morning are also top-shelf sessions. The crowds here are listed as "sometimes," so on those perfect days, expect some company. The forecast is solid for the first week; the second week’s big swells are a little further out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks very promising.

Stay warm and get amongst it.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.6
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12
1.3
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12
1.9
SW
14
2.5
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16
2.3
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14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
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12
1.9
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
581
361
228
145
404
326
519
1267
1712
1204
1100
736
478
1500
3158
2114
1398
834
466
341
644
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
E
10
ENE
10
NW
10
SE
40
W
25
W
20
SW
10
WSW
15
ENE
30
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25
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25
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35
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20
ENE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
5:05AM1.56m
5:20PM1.65m
Low Tide
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
11:06AM0.09m
11:30PM0.16m
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Feels °C
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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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