Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,034 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking for the next stretch. We’ve got one spot on the menu, and it’s a reef setup that’s going to keep us busy.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at Hullets Reef. The water temp is sitting pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there – just standard July fare. The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning has a clean 4.9ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (803), and it’s a nice, clean setup. A solid beginner-friendly option to start the day, but don’t expect it to last.

Sunday afternoon gets a bit more interesting. The swell bumps up to 5.6ft, still SW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind swings offshore and freshens up to 35 km/h, which cleans things up nicely. The energy jumps to moderate-strong (1129), but the score drops due to tide concerns. If you’re a confident surfer, the afternoon window might be worth a look, but it’s not a standout.

The real standout hits on Monday the 20th of July. The morning is a bit of a dud with a 3.9ft SE swell and a long 12-second period – that’s groundswell, but it’s cross-offshore and only moderate energy (602). Skip it. The afternoon, though, is where it’s at. We get a solid 6.6ft SW swell with an 11-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SW. The energy is strong (1334), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet in the first week: a powerful, clean wave at a reef break. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Tuesday the 21st is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5.6ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s onshore from the NE, so the surface is messy. The energy is high (1535), but the wind ruins it. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 8.2ft from the SSW, but with a strong cross-onshore wind and 14-second period, it’s a choppy, blown-out mess. Not worth it.

Wednesday the 22nd brings a 7.2ft SW swell in the morning with a cross-offshore breeze, making for clean waves. The energy is strong (1588), but the quality is marginal. The afternoon gets hammered by a 40 km/h cross-offshore, which is too strong for a clean ride. Thursday the 23rd is a step down, with a 4.6ft to 6.6ft SW swell, clean but not very powerful.

Now, here’s where things get interesting long-range. Friday the 24th of July is a big one. The morning sees a 13.1ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. That’s a massive, long-period groundswell. The combined energy is very strong (7207), but the wind is light onshore from the NE. This is expert-only territory – 13.1ft is huge, and the long period at a reef will make it hollow and powerful. Not for the faint of heart. The afternoon drops to 11.5ft SW, still very long period (15 seconds), with a light cross-shore. Still only for experts.

Saturday the 25th of July is another standout. Morning session has a 9.8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy – from the ENE at just 5 km/h. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is very strong (2918), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best-looking window in the whole forecast: a big, clean, glassy reef break. If you’re an expert, this is your morning. The afternoon gets a bit chopped with a cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the call.

After that, the second week gets a bit messy. Sunday the 26th has a 5.9ft SW swell with onshore winds – poor conditions. Monday the 27th brings a 5.9ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and a cross-shore wind. The energy is huge (3702), but the wind is just okay. Tuesday the 28th is a 11.5ft SSW swell with fresh cross-shore winds and light rain – messy. Wednesday the 29th is blown out by near-gale force winds, so don’t

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
0
1
4
3
3
1
2
3
0
1
2
2
3
5
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
9
1.5
SW
9
1.7
SW
9
1.1
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
2
SW
11
1.5
SW
10
1.7
SW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
2
SW
10
1.3
SSW
19
4
SSW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
593
328
440
361
407
915
425
1254
2344
2345
1450
1209
976
537
712
1222
7148
5051
3009
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
WSW
30
WSW
35
W
20
W
20
SW
10
WNW
5
NE
20
E
15
NE
20
W
35
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
SW
5
NE
10
NE
10
SE
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:47AM1.37m
7:17PM1.50m
7:26AM1.25m
7:57PM1.37m
8:11AM1.13m
8:45PM1.24m
9:11AM1.03m
9:52PM1.14m
10:52AM0.97m
11:31PM1.10m
12:39PM1.01m
00:55AM1.14m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.27m
12:52PM0.22m
1:32AM0.38m
1:29PM0.35m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:11AM0.58m
3:06PM0.61m
4:33AM0.64m
4:38PM0.68m
6:18AM0.62m
6:31PM0.66m
part cloud
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
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7:22
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7:20
7:20
7:20
7:18
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5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
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5:34
5:34
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1
1
Temp °C
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
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17
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17
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17
Feels °C
12
15
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8
13
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12
13
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17
17
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.

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