
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,064 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for us. The whole stretch is a bit of a rollercoaster, but there are a couple of real moments to get excited about.
The first bit of the run is a bit of a dud for us. We have a solid, clean swell showing up on the 2nd, but it's a big one. Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, we’re looking at a solid 9.8ft SW groundswell. The energy is pumping, with a combined energy of 3431. This is a big, powerful swell. The wind is glassy, so the conditions will be pristine. But, that size is for experienced surfers only. For a reef break like Hullets Reef, that’s a serious session reserved for the crew who know what they're doing. The water temp is 64.2°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing to be alarmed about. After that morning, things go downhill. The wind shifts and the quality drops right off. We have a long stretch of messy, onshore, or just poor conditions from Wednesday afternoon through to the end of the first week.
June 7th (Monday) shows a bit of a change. There’s a 9.8ft E swell pushing in, but the wind is a bit tricky. The morning has an onshore wind, but it clears up to a clean, cross-off breeze in the afternoon. It’s an 8.2ft E swell by then, which is a lot of power, but the quality is still marginal, so it’s not a total standout.
The real standout is on the 17th of September (Thursday). This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a massive 13.1ft SW groundswell from the deep south, with a combined energy of 5857. The wind is offshore, glassy, and clean. This is big, powerful, and perfect. It’s a proper expert-level day. The 13.1ft is a beast, but it’s a long-period groundswell (14 seconds), which will hold up nicely on the reef, giving some incredible, hollow waves. The consistency and quality are about as good as it gets. This is the only true standout in the whole run.
After that, the 18th holds a similar 11.5ft SW swell, also clean, which will be a fantastic follow-up day for the chargers.
Overall, it’s a pretty quiet outlook for the first two weeks, but the final few days, especially the 17th, are a genuine world-class event in the making. Don’t hold your breath for the first 10 days, but the last few are very, very special.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3415 | 2733 | 2154 | 2023 | 730 | 2696 | 808 | 601 | 560 | 423 | 419 | 331 | 2109 | 4555 | 2924 | 1840 | 1362 | 919 | 355 | 319 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.51m | 6:53AM1.28m | 7:20PM1.35m | 7:49AM1.12m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:17AM0.60m | 4:02PM0.65m | 5:47AM0.58m | 6:28PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.39m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 |
3415 | 2733 | 2154 | 2023 | 730 | 314 | 758 | 209 | 113 | 423 | 419 | 331 | 2109 | 4555 | 2924 | 1203 | 838 | 557 | 355 | 319 | 129 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSW 10 | — | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 12 |
16 | 14 | 24 | 14 | 34 | — | 239 | 242 | 115 | 46 | 47 | 40 | 186 | 61 | — | 1389 | 1176 | 919 | 260 | 170 | 192 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | S 15 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | — | SSW 25 | WSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | S 10 |
— | — | 14 | 26 | 13 | — | 18 | 163 | 147 | 31 | — | 121 | 18 | — | — | 53 | 14 | 71 | 295 | 29 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | W 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 149 | 512 | 2696 | 808 | 601 | 560 | 310 | 286 | 322 | 636 | 1177 | 1731 | 1840 | 1362 | 26 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 69 | 18 | 133 | 339 | 496 | 1771 | 3310 | 190 | 190 | 586 | 190 | 190 | 503 | 133 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 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.










