
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,496 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
191 | 371 | 1292 | 1329 | 1012 | 782 | 694 | 742 | 1480 | 1663 | 2496 | 1944 | 1811 | 961 | 784 | 435 | 294 | 336 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:16AM1.42m | 2:34PM1.56m | 2:45AM1.52m | 3:00PM1.69m | 3:13AM1.60m | 3:28PM1.78m | 3:43AM1.65m | 3:57PM1.82m | 4:13AM1.66m | 4:28PM1.81m | 4:45AM1.62m | 5:00PM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:16PM0.32m | 8:21AM0.21m | 8:43PM0.18m | 8:47AM0.10m | 9:11PM0.07m | 9:15AM0.03m | 9:40PM-0.01m | 9:44AM-0.01m | 10:10PM-0.04m | 10:14AM-0.01m | 10:41PM-0.02m | 10:46AM0.03m | 11:14PM0.06m | ||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
191 | 208 | 1292 | 1329 | 1012 | 782 | 694 | 742 | 1480 | 1663 | 2496 | 1944 | 1811 | 961 | 784 | 291 | 278 | 250 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
84 | 371 | 48 | 29 | 140 | 96 | 71 | 318 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 111 | 125 | 435 | 41 | 336 | 273 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | S 10 | E 8 | E 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — |
64 | 89 | 80 | — | 25 | 13 | 54 | 43 | 39 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 104 | 179 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | W 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | SW 3 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | E 5 | E 6 |
40 | 29 | 322 | 255 | — | 13 | — | — | 6 | 12 | 439 | 53 | — | — | — | — | 294 | 54 | 171 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 190 | 190 | 43 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 4 | 133 | 18 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 366 | 43 | 190 | 553 | 190 |
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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.










