Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
16.1° C
2.6° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,246 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Hullets Reef.

We’re looking at a solid run of swell, but it’s not all smooth sailing. There’s a big, powerful SW groundswell hitting late this week, but the wind is going to be a real battle for the first few days. We’ve got a huge window of powerful, long-period groundswell (14-21 seconds) pumping through from the 7th to the 12th, a real energy spike with combined energy readings hitting four digits, even hitting 4079 on Sunday the 9th. That’s proper strong energy. But the problem is, for most of that first week, the wind is swinging from strong cross-off to nasty cross-on, making it hard to find clean conditions. The best of this early blast looks like Saturday afternoon (August 8th). The wind goes offshore from the WSW at 25 mph, cleaning up that 8 ft SW swell (13-second period). That’s a serious window of clean, grinding reef waves. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have a few out, but it’s a reef setup, so the lineup will be manageable.

The real standout, the one you circle on the calendar, is Saturday afternoon, August 15th. The Finder says it’s expecting “very good surf conditions.” The wind goes light and cross-off from the SSW at just 3 mph, glassing off a 5 ft SW swell. The combined energy is a modest 976, but with that light wind and a clean reef, it’ll be peaky, rippable, and fun for everyone. Get on it.

Then, hold onto your board, because Wednesday morning, August 19th and Thursday morning and afternoon, August 20th are also looking prime. The 19th has a 6 ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) with light WNW cross-off wind, and the 20th brings a 5 ft SW swell with a 12 mph offshore—clean, punchy, and grunty. The 21st afternoon even shows an 8 ft SW swell with light offshore wind, which is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The water temperature is 61°F, which is a very unusual 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a full winter suit, no question.

The rest of the window is a mixed bag. The 12th and 13th have swell but are plagued by cross-on winds, making it lumpy and choppy. The 16th and 17th are a write-off for the same reason. The 22nd flatlines into tiny, weak junk.

So, the call is: Saturday afternoon the 15th is the absolute best bet, with the 19th and 20th as strong backup. Don’t waste your energy on the early blowout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Sunday
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14
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3280
3331
2427
1919
5246
3984
3627
2924
2322
2335
2924
2815
1080
682
584
790
1021
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1860
1096
Wind (km/h)
25
E
15
NNE
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
W
40
S
30
SSW
30
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High Tide
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
4:20PM1.78m
4:32AM1.66m
Low Tide
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
10:06AM-0.04m
10:31PM0.03m
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Temp °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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