Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.1° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,873 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 1.6m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks for our stretch of coast. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The immediate forecast is pretty grim, to be honest. We’ve got a lot of onshore wind and junky conditions lining up for the next few days. Don’t even bother waxing up for the next three or four sessions unless you’re desperate for a paddle. The swell is there, but the wind is just going to chop it all to pieces.

We’re looking at a real gap here. The surf stays poor through the 29th and 30th, with strong winds and messy conditions. It’s not until the 1st of September that things start to turn around. That’s when we see a proper pulse of southwest groundswell arrive, with clean, moderate offshore winds. The swell builds from 7.9ft on the Tuesday morning to a proper beast by Wednesday the 2nd.

Now, that Wednesday is the standout. We’re talking about a serious Southwest swell pushing 14.8ft with a long 15-second period, and just a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the real deal—the kind of day that gets the heart pumping. The energy readings are massive and it’s going to be a solid, powerful swell. This is an expert-only day here at Hullets Reef (this region) as it’s going to be heavy and pushing well over the 8ft mark. The swell direction is a touch south of their optimal southeast window, but the power and cleanliness will make up for that. The crowds are only “sometimes” a problem, so there’s a chance to have it a bit more to yourself, but you’ll want to be confident in your abilities for this one.

After that, the fun is over. A big wind shift to the southeast on the 3rd brings in a whole lot of rain and strong winds, blowing things out again. While the swell stays massive, the quality just dies. There’s a lot of swell energy around from the 3rd through the 7th, but it’s all cross-shore and onshore wind. That’s going to make it a lumpy, messy ocean, far more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers. We get a bit of a lull after that, with the swell dropping right off.

There’s a hint of something cleaner on the 11th, with another southwest groundswell at 5.9ft, and light offshore winds. Friday the 11th is looking like a much more manageable day for the general crew, with clean surf and gentle winds. It’s a better shape and size for most of us.

That’s the long and short of it. A slow start, one hell of a big Wednesday, and then a shaky run home. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but that Wednesday stands out as the one to make a plan for if you’ve got the skills.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.3
S
11
1
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11
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
2.2
SW
9
2.1
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9
2.1
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12
2.1
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12
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E
10
1.9
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
13
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1430
1100
722
418
344
433
256
196
192
764
645
1272
1123
54
875
1473
1769
2660
8873
7233
4950
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
E
10
NE
30
W
10
SW
10
NE
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
40
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
NNE
25
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
40
SW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
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on
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
6:13AM1.42m
6:34PM1.51m
Low Tide
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
12:15PM0.22m
00:51AM0.32m
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5:58
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Temp °C
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28
18
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Feels °C
18
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16
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7
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11
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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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