Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Issued: 7 pm 02 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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with SE 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. 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+) 2PM (Fri 3rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 3rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The surf window opens up this Friday at Hullets Reef. We’ve got swell running through the next few days, but conditions will be a mixed bag, so you’ve got to pick your moments. The water temp anomaly isn’t given, so let’s just say it’s a typical July for the area.

Friday morning, 3rd July, starts with some clouds and a light cross breeze from the NW at 6 mph. The swell is 7.2 ft out of the SE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a solid groundswell, long enough to push through nicely. The combined energy is moderate (2029). It’s a bit marginal with that cross wind, but the afternoon brightens up. Friday afternoon, the wind goes glassy from the SSE at just 3 mph. The swell drops a touch to 7.9 ft but still from the SE, and the energy steps up (1581). This is the pick of the first day – clean, glassy conditions, but the wave comment says it’s for experienced surfers. That 7.9 ft is pushing up there, so it’s not a beginner’s session. Blokes on shortboards will be frothing.

Saturday morning, 4th July, is similar to Friday morning – 6.9 ft SE swell, 12-second period, cross wind again. The afternoon is a beauty though: clear skies, glassy wind from the SE at 3 mph, and 6.2 ft of SE swell. Combined energy (1068) is still moderate, and the wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” This is your Saturday standout – clean, glassy, decent size but not too heavy for a confident intermediate.

Sunday, the 5th, sees the swell drop to 4.6 ft. Morning has a cross-on breeze from the NNW at 9 mph, which messes it up a bit. By afternoon, a light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph gives you clean lines, but the swell is small – only 4.6 ft, 11-second period, energy (642). It’s rideable but nothing special.

Monday, 6th July, brings a change: the swell swings to the SW. Monday morning is glassy with a NNW wind at 3 mph, 6.9 ft SW swell, 12-second period, energy (1432). Beautiful conditions, but again, the wave comment says “excellent for experienced surfers.” That 6.9 ft with a long period will pitch up nicely on the reef. If you’re skilled, this is a top call.

Tuesday, 7th July, keeps that SW swell at 6.6 ft, 12 seconds. Morning has a cross-off breeze from the W at 9 mph – clean. The afternoon kills it: offshore wind from the SW at 3 mph, 6.6 ft SW swell, energy (1086), and “very good surf conditions.” Glassy offshore, consistent swells – Tuesday arvo is another standout.

Wednesday the 8th: the swell builds and the wind howls. Morning: 7.5 ft SW swell, 14-second period (very long period groundswell) – the energy jumps (2001). But there’s a cross-off breeze at 19 mph from the WSW. It’s clean, but that wind is strong. Afternoon is worse: 9.8 ft SW, 13 seconds, but the wind is 25 mph from the W. That’s big and clean but pushing the limits for most. Only for experts, and it’s a bit wild.

Thursday, 9th July, is a story of huge swell but poor winds. Both morning and afternoon have 11.5 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, energy (4353 and 3899). The wind is cross-on from the E at 6 mph – light, but cross-on ruins the face. The wave comment says “marginal.” Big swell, but messy.

From Friday 10th July right through to Sunday 12th July, the forecast is poor. E winds at 12-31 mph, cross-on, and swell dropping from 9.8 ft to 8.2 ft then back up to 9.8 ft. The wave comments are brutal: “poor surf conditions.” Blown out, choppy, lumpy. Don’t bother.

Monday 13th July: big stuff rolls in – 9.8 ft from the E, but the period drops to 10 seconds. Wind is cross-off from the W at 25 mph. Clean but raw. Tuesday 14th: the swell drops to 5.6 ft, then 4.6 ft. The 5.6 ft morning with a cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph is rideable, but nothing special.

Then Wednesday, 15th July, things get massive again. Morning: 11.5 ft SW,

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
4
1
4
2
3
2
2
1
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
10
2.2
SE
11
2.4
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.7
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.4
SE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3235
1172
1447
1946
1381
993
808
549
463
323
1223
1162
1250
1076
1040
930
1977
3461
3447
4343
3891
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
10
NW
5
S
10
NNW
10
NW
5
SE
10
NNE
15
NNW
5
SSW
5
N
5
NNW
10
E
15
W
15
W
5
SSW
5
NNW
30
WSW
40
W
20
SSE
10
E
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:23AM1.46m
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
Low Tide
11:22PM0.31m
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
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
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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
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
 mm
1
3
Temp °C
16
16
17
17
16
18
17
18
21
19
18
19
19
17
18
17
17
17
16
14
15
Feels °C
6
13
15
15
12
16
13
14
17
16
16
17
15
14
16
17
12
10
13
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
10
2.3
SW
9
2.4
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.7
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.4
SE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
2.3
SW
14
0.2
ESE
9
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2872
850
1447
1946
1381
993
808
549
463
323
1223
1162
1250
1076
1040
930
1977
8
3447
4343
3891
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
11
2.2
SE
11
1.4
SW
8
1.1
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
1
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
335
1172
281
190
181
211
114
165
199
119
204
138
90
56
38
31
16
8
9
10
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
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
6
0.2
E
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
17
Energy kJ
7
7
134
180
116
75
181
209
179
239
5
1
7
8
23
8
8
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
10
0.7
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
3
SW
13
Energy kJ
3235
17
31
3461
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
1
3
1
4
4
4
5
5
Distance (km)
15
3
0
3
3
0
4
3
0
0
0
4
0
9
0
3
18
134
18
62
190
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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).

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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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