
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with E 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 (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, I’ve had a good look at the charts for the coming weeks, and the only game in town is Hullets Reef. This is a reef break, good for beginners, and it’s fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is just a touch below the norm for this time of year, but nothing to worry about.
We’re in for a pretty slow start. The first week is a write-off, honestly. From Sunday the 6th right through to Friday the 11th, the onshore winds are just too strong and lumpy, making a mess of things. The swell is there, but the wind is trashing it. You’d be fighting a losing battle.
Saturday the 12th is still not great, but there’s a shift. A short period swell from the East comes in, but it’s choppy with cross-onshore winds.
Then, things finally start to look up. Monday the 14th is the first proper standout. The morning shows a clean 8ft SSW swell with a 10-second period, combined energy is a solid 2088 (moderate to strong), and we’ve got light offshore winds from the WSW – that’s offshore and clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, as it’s a bit too big for beginners. The swell direction is from the south, which is bang on the optimum for this reef.
Tuesday the 15th is also a cracker. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft SW swell (energy 1073), and the afternoon picks up to a clean 8ft SW swell with moderate offshore winds (energy 2328). This is another excellent window for the experienced crew.
The real standout, though, is Wednesday the 16th. The morning is a beauty: 8ft SW swell, a very long 16-second period, moderate energy (3277), and gentle offshore winds. The afternoon is even bigger, hitting 10ft SW with a 15-second period and strong energy (3888). This is excellent for experts only; the long period will make the waves at this reef really lined up and powerful. Crowds are possible here, but with that size and period, it’ll thin out the pack.
The run continues through Thursday the 17th and into Friday the 18th, but the wind picks up, making it more marginal. The weekend of the 19th and 20th drops off into messy, wind-affected conditions again.
Looking further out, Monday the 21st of September has a promising morning: a 5ft S swell with a short 8-second period, but with light offshore winds and moderate energy, it’s a good bet for a cleaner, smaller session. The afternoon looks even better with a 5ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and light cross-offshore winds, giving very clean conditions.
So, to bottom line it: for the next week, forget it. The best surf on offer is Monday 14th through to Wednesday 16th, with Wednesday the 16th being the absolute top pick for the experienced surfer. The long-range window on Monday 21st is also worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a bit less certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3712 | 7412 | 4273 | 2374 | 1770 | 919 | 520 | 361 | 228 | 169 | 398 | 326 | 1053 | 2254 | 2358 | 1708 | 1129 | 933 | 868 | 2611 | 2715 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:15PM1.10m | 00:44AM1.22m | 1:25PM1.29m | 1:42AM1.37m | 2:10PM1.49m | 2:25AM1.50m | 2:47PM1.65m | 3:02AM1.60m | 3:21PM1.76m | 3:35AM1.65m | 3:53PM1.81m | 4:07AM1.66m | 4:23PM1.81m | 4:37AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.39m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.10m | 9:09AM0.02m | 9:35PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.03m | 10:06PM-0.01m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:35PM0.01m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
3712 | 7412 | 4273 | 2374 | 1770 | 651 | 383 | 287 | 170 | 132 | 398 | 326 | 1053 | 2254 | 2358 | 1708 | 1129 | 812 | 736 | 2611 | 2715 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | E 10 | E 11 | SE 6 | — | — | SSW 20 | SW 11 | — |
331 | — | — | 59 | 667 | 919 | 520 | 361 | 228 | 145 | 104 | 78 | 16 | 68 | 55 | 34 | — | — | 79 | 357 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | E 11 | — | — | SSW 21 | — | — |
35 | — | — | — | 50 | 156 | 106 | 77 | 40 | 169 | 34 | 16 | 66 | 7 | 26 | 36 | — | — | 86 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
78 | 109 | 273 | 461 | 742 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 38 | — | 906 | 933 | 868 | 1006 | 1138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 551 | 190 | 133 | 133 | 3 | 4 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 133 | 3 | 0 | 133 | 4 | 164 | 190 | 190 | 43 | 133 | 15 |
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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.










