
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,941 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Hullets Reef over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tale of two halves. The first week is a write-off, plain and simple. We’ve got a solid run of fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf conditions hammering the reef for days. From Friday the 4th right through to Monday the 7th, it’s just not worth getting wet. The swell is there, but the wind is trash. The combined energy is moderate to strong (values between 1163 and 7104), but it’s all messy, junk surf. You’d be better off watching the tide come in.
Things finally turn a corner on Tuesday the 8th. That morning, the wind drops to glassy, with a 4ft SW swell rolling in at 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell period, and the energy is still moderate (1086). The water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the first real window of clean surf, and it’s the best morning of the first week. The wind is glassy, so expect a clean, lined-up reef. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good one to get back into it. The offshore is SW, and the swell is from the SW, so that’s a nice match.
The next few days stay small but clean. Wednesday the 9th has a 4ft E swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and Thursday the 10th sees a 3ft to 4ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is light to moderate (633 to 756). Not big, but clean and fun for a beginner-friendly reef. The crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might have it to yourself.
Now, the standout. Circle Thursday the 17th of September on your calendar. The afternoon session is looking exceptional. We’ve got an 12ft SW swell ticking over at 15 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell pumping in with strong energy (9448). The wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the SW, which is exactly what you want for this reef. The swell direction matches the optimum swell direction, and the waves will be clean and lined up. This is for experienced surfers only – at over 8ft, it’s too big for beginners. The quality is exceptional, and the handling will be on point. It’s a true highlight, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on the updates.
Friday the 18th morning is still big, with a 15ft SW swell and moderate energy (9893), but the wind swings cross-onshore, and the conditions start to deteriorate again. The second week has some promising windows, but the wind is a constant battle. Don’t sleep on Tuesday the 15th afternoon, either – a 8ft SW swell with glassy conditions and a "excellent" rating for experienced surfers. That’s a solid session before the big one.
For the most part, the first week is a bust, and then we get a few clean, smaller days, leading into a proper, heavy stand-out on the 17th. There’s a lot of clean, moderate-energy surf in between, but the 17th is the one you want to be on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
665 | 365 | 541 | 520 | 455 | 3848 | 6941 | 4014 | 2230 | 1674 | 1183 | 520 | 287 | 205 | 201 | 392 | 326 | 287 | 435 | 1638 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:32PM1.18m | 9:46AM1.01m | 10:56PM1.11m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM0.60m | 4:02PM0.65m | 5:47AM0.58m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
218 | 151 | 541 | 520 | 455 | 3848 | 6941 | 4014 | 2230 | 1674 | 775 | 427 | 280 | 205 | 201 | 205 | 326 | 287 | 435 | 1638 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 25 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
237 | 163 | 66 | 47 | 355 | 331 | — | — | 35 | 50 | 841 | 520 | 287 | 202 | 147 | 392 | 143 | 159 | 118 | 141 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SW 16 | SE 13 |
43 | 143 | 16 | 17 | 42 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 158 | 139 | 77 | 121 | 167 | 36 | 56 | 34 | 203 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | — |
665 | 365 | 188 | 163 | 104 | 106 | 163 | 427 | 535 | 871 | 1183 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 9 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 641 | 190 | 190 | 586 | 190 | 190 | 551 | 190 | 164 | 172 | 4 | 0 | 133 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










