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Hullets Reef surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Hullets Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Hullets Reef surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | E 7 | |
1632 | 3964 | 4169 | 5597 | 5459 | 3991 | 3051 | 2103 | 1417 | 1173 | 773 | 888 | 946 | 624 | 453 | 389 | 453 | 2341 | 1399 | 1067 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:42AM1.44m | 2:10PM1.31m | 2:17AM1.47m | 2:44PM1.36m | 2:51AM1.49m | 3:17PM1.40m | 3:24AM1.50m | 3:49PM1.42m | 3:56AM1.49m | 4:22PM1.42m | 4:28AM1.47m | 4:55PM1.40m | 5:00AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.41m | 8:05AM0.30m | 8:05PM0.37m | 8:37AM0.25m | 8:40PM0.33m | 9:08AM0.22m | 9:14PM0.30m | 9:39AM0.20m | 9:47PM0.29m | 10:10AM0.20m | 10:20PM0.31m | 10:42AM0.22m | 10:54PM0.34m | 11:15AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | 5:17 | |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | E 7 |
1632 | 3964 | 4169 | 5597 | 5459 | 3991 | 3051 | 2103 | 1417 | 1173 | 773 | 888 | 946 | 624 | 453 | 389 | 255 | 2341 | 1399 | 1067 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 11 | E 8 | — | S 10 | S 10 |
572 | — | — | — | — | 215 | — | — | 26 | 6 | — | 34 | — | 142 | 116 | 78 | 453 | 42 | — | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — |
23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 68 | 41 | 218 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 6 | E 5 | — | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | NW 3 | WSW 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | WSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 384 | 145 | 66 | — | 26 | 156 | 143 | 187 | — | 5 | 50 | — | — | 47 | 108 | 2213 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 133 | 190 | 133 | 15 | 43 | 17 | 43 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 |
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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.












