Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Issued: 1 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
19.0° C

Normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,901 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 (Jul 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days are looking tasty, then we get a proper battering from the wind before things clean up again into the second week.

We’re starting off with Hullets Reef as the main focus. This is a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. Water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprise there.

The action kicks off on Friday the 3rd. It’s a bit marginal in the morning with a 7ft SE swell and a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is where it’s at. We get that 8ft SE swell going glassy – absolutely dead calm. For a reef break, that’s prime time. You’ll find some serious fun out there. The combined energy is strong at 1371.

Saturday the 4th keeps the good times rolling. Clean in the morning with a 7ft SE swell from the WNW, and then it goes glassy again in the afternoon with a 6ft SE swell. This is clean, lined-up reef surfing with moderate wave energy (1046). It’s a proper standout for the weekend.

Sunday the 5th sees the swell dip to 5ft, but it’s still clean in the afternoon with a light offshore. Not a blower, but plenty of fun for the beginner crew.

Then Monday the 6th we get a shift. The swell switches to a 7ft SW groundswell (12-second period) with clean conditions in the morning and strong energy (1428). This is for the experienced ones – it’s a bit more power, and the reef will handle that direction nicely.

Tuesday the 7th keeps the SW groundswell running at 7-7ft, and it’s clean all day. Strong energy levels (1475 in the morning), but it’s manageable for the right surfer.

Now, Wednesday the 8th is the start of the blow. The swell is still 8ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but that W wind is pumping at 19 mph. It’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but the wind is cooking. Energy is very strong at 1802, but the conditions are marginal.

Thursday the 9th is where it gets ugly. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW on Thursday afternoon, but with a 16 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s choppy and messy. Combined energy is massive at 3852, but it’s a no-go for a paddle. If you’ve got a kite, this setup looks way more interesting than a surfboard.

From Friday the 10th through Sunday the 12th, it’s a write-off. Strong onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and a massive storm system. The swell is there, but the quality is gone.

We get a break in the weather on Monday the 13th. The wind swings offshore from the WSW in the afternoon, and we get a clean 4ft SSW groundswell. It’s small but clean, and the energy is moderate (757). A good recovery session.

Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are small and marginal, with 3ft or less. Not worth getting wet for.

Now, Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are the next real peak. We get a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-16 second period. This is prime groundswell energy (2234). The catch is that it’s cross-onshore or onshore, so the reef might be the saving grace to keep it from closing out. Friday the 17th afternoon looks cleaner with a 5ft SW swell and offshore wind, giving us excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 18th is back to howling winds, 31 mph from the W, so skip it.

The standout sessions are hands-down Friday afternoon the 3rd for the glassy 8ft SE swell, and Saturday the 4th for clean, consistent surf all day. The groundswell run from Monday the 6th through Tuesday the 7th is also top-tier for anyone with a bit of experience.

Be smart, pick your windows, and I’ll see you out there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
3
1
2
2
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.5
SE
13
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.4
SW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1072
1237
2042
1264
977
683
549
426
323
1223
1346
1655
1404
1229
1149
1778
1749
3416
2318
3844
2634
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
0
S
10
NW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
S
5
NNW
10
W
10
E
5
NNE
15
W
10
WSW
25
W
30
W
30
W
15
SE
15
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:53PM1.48m
5:55AM1.42m
6:26PM1.48m
6:30AM1.37m
7:03PM1.46m
7:10AM1.30m
7:46PM1.42m
8:00AM1.21m
8:38PM1.37m
9:05AM1.14m
9:46PM1.33m
10:31AM1.10m
11:09PM1.33m
Low Tide
11:36AM0.17m
11:56PM0.32m
12:07PM0.20m
00:33AM0.35m
12:41PM0.24m
1:15AM0.38m
1:19PM0.31m
2:04AM0.42m
2:06PM0.38m
3:06AM0.46m
3:08PM0.46m
4:24AM0.47m
4:28PM0.50m
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
 mm
8
Temp °C
16
18
17
16
18
17
18
21
19
18
19
18
17
18
17
16
17
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
12
16
15
12
15
14
14
18
17
15
18
15
14
15
16
11
12
13
13
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
9
2.3
SE
11
2.5
SE
13
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
0.9
SSW
16
2.4
SW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
924
1237
2042
1264
977
683
549
426
323
1223
1346
1655
1404
1229
1149
1778
1749
458
2318
3844
2634
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
11
1.4
SW
8
1.2
WSW
9
1.4
SW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
10
2.3
S
13
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
1072
281
232
392
211
189
182
199
116
200
133
88
63
37
22
16
8
8
1686
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.4
S
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
134
180
28
69
181
209
179
239
5
1
10
8
8
8
8
8
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
4
1.9
WSW
6
3
SW
13
0.6
ENE
3
Energy kJ
43
266
3416
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
5
4
4
Distance (km)
3
0
3
0
0
4
3
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
15
18
18
78
62
190
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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