Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 16s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for the next couple of weeks. The standout spot is Hullets Reef, and there’s a big story to tell here.
Right out of the gate, the water is a real shocker – it’s sitting at 59°, which is a whopping 6.7° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a good 5/4 or even booties if you’re heading out on Tuesday the 25th.
The first real surfline we get is Tuesday morning. It’s not the best of the window, but it’s surfable. We’ve got a 8.2ft SW swell with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid (3302). The wind is cross-off from the WSW, so it should be clean. That’s a decent paddle out, but it’s right on the edge of being too big for beginners at over 5ft. Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely with the wind going offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The swell settles to 5.9ft, the period stretches out to a very long 15 seconds, and the energy is still pumping (2663). This is excellent for experienced surfers – that long period will wrap nicely around the reef, giving some serious, groomed lines.
Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. The swell jumps to 9.8ft, but the wind howls onshore from the east, making it a lumpy, messy mess. Not worth your time.
Thursday the 27th brings a bit of hope. The morning has a clean 6.9ft SSW swell with 12-second period and a light offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is (1896). It’s a bit marginal on the tide, but it’s a solid option for those who know the reef. The afternoon drops to 4.6ft and goes glassy with almost no wind, just a light cross-shore from the ESE. That’s a very surfable, clean wave.
Friday the 28th is a real treat. The morning sees a 3.9ft S swell with 11-second period, light offshore wind from the SW, and it’s clean. The energy is (805). Friday afternoon? Glassy. Flat calm, with a 4.3ft S swell. That’s as clean as it gets, and it’s perfect for a long session. This is one of the highlights – it won’t be huge, but the quality will be top-notch.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop off a bit. Saturday is clean but small, with a 3.6ft S swell. The energy drops to (491). Sunday has some small 2.9ft waves from the east, but it’s clean and offshore. Nothing to write home about, but a fun little summer board day.
Next week kicks off with a return of energy. Monday the 31st has a 5.9ft SSW swell with a short 9-second period, but the wind is clean and cross-off. The energy is (971). Not the best shape due to the short period, but rideable. Tuesday the 1st of September is clean again with a 4.6ft SW swell and 11-second period. The energy is (595).
Now, here’s the next big standout. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning brings a serious pulse. We’re looking at an 11.5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wave energy is a massive (4830). The wind is light from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is only for experienced surfers – that’s well over 8ft, and it’s powerful. The afternoon, however, turns ugly with a near-gale offshore wind at 34 mph. It’s clean but completely unsurfable unless you’re a masochist. Stay off the water by then.
Thursday the 3rd is a strange day. The morning is flat with 1.6ft waves and glassy conditions, but the energy is nothing (40). Then the afternoon gets a sudden 9.8ft SSE swell with an 8-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy jumps to (2049). Short period, but powerful. It’ll be a bit of a washing machine at a beach break, but at a reef like Hullets, it might hold some shape for experts.
The rest of the week into the weekend is pretty ugly. Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and Sunday the 6th are all blown out with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell stays big on Sunday the 6th with a 9.8ft SSW swell and a very long 17-second period, but the east wind will chop it to pieces.
There’s a glimmer on Monday the 7th of September afternoon. A 4.6ft SW swell with 13-second period, and the wind goes cross-off from the SSE with near-glass conditions. The energy is (907). It’s clean and should be fun for a mid-length or longboard.
The last few days, the 8th and 9th, are all blown out with strong or near-gale winds. A couple of clean windows, but the wind is so strong it
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2214 | 1434 | 2140 | 4182 | 3566 | 1633 | 1310 | 563 | 502 | 357 | 403 | 454 | 307 | 209 | 192 | 196 | 517 | 910 | 490 | 219 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:42PM1.37m | 2:46AM1.43m | 3:09PM1.50m | 3:14AM1.52m | 3:35PM1.62m | 3:42AM1.59m | 4:01PM1.70m | 4:10AM1.63m | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.59m | 5:26PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM0.32m | 8:45PM0.35m | 8:57AM0.20m | 9:13PM0.24m | 9:22AM0.11m | 9:41PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:14AM-0.00m | 10:37PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.05m | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:38PM0.10m | |||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | E 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | SW 13 | SW 10 | S 9 | WSW 12 | SW 11 |
2214 | 1229 | 2140 | 4182 | 3566 | 1633 | 1310 | 476 | 417 | 327 | 403 | 454 | 307 | 200 | 314 | 196 | 517 | 910 | 402 | 625 | 521 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | E 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SSE 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | E 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
1081 | 1434 | 745 | 680 | 346 | 149 | 586 | 563 | 502 | 357 | 234 | 218 | 178 | 209 | 192 | 35 | 116 | 496 | 585 | 219 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 |
7 | — | 399 | — | — | — | 131 | 390 | 294 | 121 | 213 | 123 | 219 | 277 | 91 | 35 | 19 | 78 | 79 | 53 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 7 | — | SSW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | 39 | 180 | 618 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 91 | 1748 | 304 | — | 490 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 9 | 190 | 526 | 133 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











