Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 1.8m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

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

We’re starting with a bit of a frustrating wait. The first few days are a write-off, and we don’t get anything worth paddling out for until the 28th of August. The water is running much colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 61°F.

Hullets Reef is the only game in town, and it’s a tricky one. It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and handles a south swell. The combo of swell energy is moderate to strong (947) on the morning of Friday the 28th of August, with a 5ft swell from the S at 11 seconds. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy. But the real window opens that afternoon. The breeze swings light cross-offshore, dropping the waves to 4ft, and the whole thing cleans right up. The file says "expect very good surf conditions." That is your first genuine chance for a clean wave.

Saturday the 29th has a clean morning with a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops to 4ft from the S. It’s surfable for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon picks up a fresh offshore wind from the WSW, which is a big positive. The swell is tiny at 3ft, but the energy is low (434). It’s an option for a sunset glide if you’re desperate.

The standout for the whole outlook is Tuesday the 1st of September. The afternoon shows a big jump: an 12ft swell from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds. That is a very long period groundswell. The wind is strong offshore from the WSW, and the reef setup will handle that period beautifully. The surf will be big, powerful, and clean. The combined energy is a massive 4470. This is the one to circle. It’s big, over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Wednesday the 2nd of September keeps the energy going. The morning is 12ft SW at 13 seconds, with a fresh cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is the real gem: 12ft SW at 12 seconds, with a clean, moderate offshore wind from the SW. The data says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That’s the best call of the whole run. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s powerful.

After that, things get sloppy again. Friday the 4th of September is a full-on mess with a near gale and an 18ft ESE swell. That’s blown out, dangerous, and more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session. The following weekend is a write-off until Sunday the 6th of September, which offers a much cleaner 6ft ESE swell with a moderate cross-offshore wind. That’s a nice, clean, mellow day to finish the run.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd of September. That’s the big, clean, powerful southwest groundswell at Hullets Reef. The rest is a mix of waiting, small clean days, and blown-out chaos.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SSE
7
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
1.2
SW
13
3.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4997
4075
1869
1430
1082
827
483
403
441
307
229
155
155
494
118
78
73
51
471
4422
8682
Wind (km/h)
30
E
40
E
35
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
WSW
10
N
10
SSE
10
WSW
20
W
35
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
SSW
10
N
20
W
45
WSW
40
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
5:39AM1.52m
5:58PM1.64m
Low Tide
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
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
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6:47
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6:39
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5:57
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Temp °C
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17
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28
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Feels °C
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22
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22
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15
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14
10
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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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