Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Issued: 7 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
18.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,704 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 3rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 3rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the long-range outlook here is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some absolute crackers hidden in there if you’re willing to wait. The water temp is sitting around 66°F, which is just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first session worth paddling out for is Friday afternoon, July 3rd at Hullets Reef. The morning is a write-off with a marginal 7ft SE swell and cross winds, but the afternoon cleans right up. We’re looking at a solid 8ft SE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the SSE. That’s a major positive; those conditions will give you clean, lined-up waves. The combined wave energy is strong at 1515, so there’s plenty of power. This is a reef break that’s fairly exposed, so it will handle that SE swell nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with 8ft swell, it’s pushing into more intermediate territory. The best bet is this Friday afternoon.

Saturday, July 4th is another good one. The morning is a bit average with a cross wind, but Saturday afternoon is glassy again with a 6ft swell, still from the SE and a solid 12-second period. The energy is still moderate at 1107, and the clean conditions will make it a fun session for a wide range of surfers. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get out there early or late.

Now, for the standout. Look ahead to Monday morning, July 6th. The swell has shifted to the SW, coming in at 7ft with a 12-second period. The wind is glassy from the north, and this spot is optimum for a SE swell, but the SW swell will still wrap in nicely. The energy is very strong at 1542, and these are excellent conditions for experienced surfers. If you’re comfortable in that size range, this is the morning to circle.

After that, things get a bit tricky. There’s a big pulse of SW swell coming through from Wednesday, July 8th onwards, with sizes jumping to 8ft and 10ft, and even 12ft by Thursday the 9th. The problem is the wind turns messy, with strong cross-off and cross-on breezes that will chop things up. The 14-second period on that Wednesday the 8th is very long, which is great for reef breaks like this, but the wind is just not playing ball. This period is really only for the experts who can handle a bit of texture on big, powerful waves.

We then hit a real lull. From Saturday, July 11th through to Tuesday morning, July 14th, the wind is mostly onshore and the surf quality tanks. It’s going to be a frustrating run of poor conditions, with lumpy, choppy seas and dropping swell. You might as well save your energy.

Then, just when you think it’s over, the forecast throws a wild card. Thursday afternoon, July 16th, we get a massive 16ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the southwest. The combined wave energy is off the charts at 7598. This is exceptional surf, but absolutely only for expert surfers. If you’re not one, stay on the sand.

Friday morning, July 17th is also a monster, with a 13ft SW swell and glassy winds. The energy is 4539. Again, big, clean, and powerful. The following Saturday is still big, with 12ft S swell and offshore winds in the afternoon.

So, the real highlights? Friday afternoon July 3rd and Monday morning July 6th are your best bets for clean, manageable, fun surf. The massive swells at the end of the window are for the elite crew only, and the long-range calls are less certain, but the potential is there for something truly special.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.5
SE
13
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1151
1237
2042
1243
977
683
539
433
323
1337
1346
1486
1298
1319
1249
2390
2775
2681
3023
4581
3985
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NW
5
S
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
S
5
N
5
N
15
E
5
N
20
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
30
W
25
W
10
SE
15
SE
10
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:53PM1.48m
5:55AM1.42m
6:26PM1.48m
6:30AM1.37m
7:03PM1.46m
7:10AM1.30m
7:46PM1.42m
8:00AM1.21m
8:38PM1.37m
9:05AM1.14m
9:46PM1.33m
10:31AM1.10m
11:09PM1.33m
Low Tide
11:36AM0.17m
11:56PM0.32m
12:07PM0.20m
00:33AM0.35m
12:41PM0.24m
1:15AM0.38m
1:19PM0.31m
2:04AM0.42m
2:06PM0.38m
3:06AM0.46m
3:08PM0.46m
4:24AM0.47m
4:28PM0.50m
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clear
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cloud
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
 mm
3
2
Temp °C
16
18
17
16
18
17
18
20
18
18
19
18
17
18
17
16
17
16
15
16
16
Feels °C
12
15
14
12
15
14
14
17
16
16
17
15
13
15
17
12
13
13
14
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
9
2.3
SE
11
2.5
SE
13
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
924
1237
2042
1243
977
683
539
433
323
1337
1346
1486
1298
1319
1249
2390
2775
2681
3023
4581
3985
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
11
1.4
SW
9
1.2
WSW
9
1.4
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.2
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
14
Energy kJ
1151
302
242
384
345
226
178
216
116
200
138
90
64
36
23
16
8
8
8
21
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.2
S
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
7
278
191
81
130
181
209
179
202
5
3
5
8
8
17
8
8
6
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
5
Energy kJ
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
Distance (km)
3
0
3
3
0
4
3
0
0
0
4
0
15
0
0
18
18
0
172
190
62
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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).

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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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