Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,483 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line at Hullets Reef.
First things first, the water is running at 56.3°F which is a full 9.5°F colder than what you’d usually expect for this time of year. That’s not just chilly, that’s a proper sting in the suit, so don’t be shy with the rubber.
The 16-day window kicks off on Saturday the 15th of August, but honestly, Saturday is a write-off. The morning has a weak 3.6ft cross-on mess with only 603 (moderate wave energy) and a score that says don’t bother. The afternoon gets worse – 12.4 mph easterly wind, choppy, poor. No good.
Sunday the 16th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings 5.2ft SW swell with 954 (moderate wave energy) and a cross-off breeze keeping it clean. The real gem is Sunday afternoon though – the wind swings offshore from the WSW at 12.4 mph, the swell holds at 5.2ft, and it’s clean. This is your first proper window. The period is 12 seconds, so a nice groundswell pushing in.
Monday the 17th morning is a standout. 7.9ft of SW swell, 14-second period, combined energy of 2312 (strong wave energy), and a cross-off breeze. This is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week. That big, long period SW groundswell will wrap in nicely at this reef. The afternoon drops right off – don’t get caught out.
Tuesday the 18th keeps the fire going. 6.6ft in the morning with 1438 (strong wave energy), clean. Tuesday afternoon is even better: 7.5ft, 13-second period, 1875 (strong wave energy), and clean conditions with the wind barely a whisper. That’s a solid, surfable day.
Wednesday the 19th morning is tricky – 8.2ft, but onshore wind and a questionable tide make it marginal. Stick to Wednesday afternoon: 8.2ft SW, 12-second period, offshore wind at 9.3 mph, and clean. That’s a good session for those who know what they’re doing.
Thursday the 20th morning is glassy. 8.2ft SW swell, 12-second period, 1928 (strong wave energy), and glassy conditions. That’s a dream start to the day. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-on, so get out early.
Friday the 21st is another cracker. Morning is glassy again with 6.6ft SW swell and 1132 (strong wave energy). Afternoon stays clean with offshore wind. Consistent, clean, and punchy.
Saturday the 22nd morning ramps up: 11.5ft SW swell, 10-second period, 2489 (strong wave energy), and clean. That’s big for this setup. The afternoon goes huge – 19.7ft, 13-second period, 11828 (very strong wave energy), but with a 21.7 mph cross-off, it’s going to be wild. That’s expert territory only, and even then, it might be more of a show than a go.
Sunday the 23rd is the biggest of the run. 19.7ft of SSW swell at 15-second period, 20851 (very strong wave energy), and fresh offshore wind. That is a colossal, long-period groundswell. The reef will be handling a lot of water. Swell over 8.2ft is for experts only, and this is triple that. Incredible power but you need to know what you’re doing.
From Monday the 24th onwards, conditions get messier. The swell stays solid at 11.5ft to 8.2ft but the wind turns cross-on from the east, making it choppy and lumpy. Not great for paddle surfing – that setup with strong wind and big swell on a reef might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than a clean wave.
There’s a brief window on Thursday the 27th afternoon – 6.9ft, 14-second period, 1791 (strong wave energy), and a light cross-off breeze. Clean, and for experienced surfers, it’s excellent.
Friday the 28th afternoon has a small, clean 3.0ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. That’s a very long period, which at a reef will give you lovely, lined-up waves with long gaps between sets. Good for a mellow session.
Saturday the 29th is another standout morning: glassy conditions, 5.9ft SW swell, 13-second period, 1600 (strong wave energy). Clean, punchy, and consistent.
The tail end of the outlook on Sunday the 30th is blown out by strong winds, so don’t bother.
The best on offer: Sunday the 16th afternoon and Monday the 17th morning for the first week, then Thursday the 20th morning for that glassy session. In the second week, Saturday the 29th morning is the pick – clean, solid, and consistent.
Keep an eye on the big ones on the 22nd and 23rd – huge swell, but only for the brave.
Crowds at Hullets Reef are listed as “sometimes”, so you might get a few out there on the good days, but
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
471 | 532 | 509 | 841 | 718 | 1220 | 2130 | 144 | 106 | 1367 | 1806 | 2445 | 2065 | 1789 | 1446 | 1914 | 2483 | 1883 | 1094 | 957 | 563 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:27PM1.75m | 5:38AM1.54m | 5:59PM1.66m | 6:09AM1.43m | 6:29PM1.53m | 6:39AM1.31m | 6:59PM1.38m | 7:10AM1.18m | 7:31PM1.23m | 7:47AM1.05m | 8:18PM1.08m | 9:12AM0.92m | 10:37PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM-0.01m | 11:39PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.08m | 00:10AM0.20m | 12:10PM0.19m | 00:40AM0.31m | 12:39PM0.33m | 1:12AM0.44m | 1:09PM0.47m | 1:49AM0.57m | 1:47PM0.62m | 2:55AM0.69m | 3:11PM0.74m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
471 | 532 | 509 | 841 | 718 | 1220 | 2130 | 1915 | 1623 | 1367 | 1806 | 2445 | 2065 | 1789 | 1446 | 1914 | 2483 | 1883 | 1094 | 957 | 563 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | E 5 | E 6 | SSW 14 |
157 | 41 | 28 | 61 | 74 | 135 | 182 | 144 | 106 | 71 | 69 | 46 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 24 | — | 27 | 34 | 538 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 7 |
132 | 3 | 44 | 52 | 54 | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 193 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 5 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | WSW 6 |
— | 136 | 55 | 2 | 23 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 131 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 172 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
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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.











