
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple weeks. The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s one spot that has my attention.
Right now, we’re looking at a slow start. Monday is a write-off: the wind is howling onshore and the swell is messy. Forget about it. We’ve got a few days of nothing to start with, but things start to turn around on Tuesday.
The standout is Hullets Reef. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first real window opens on Tuesday, September 8th, in the morning. It’s glassy – dead calm, 0 mph wind – and the swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW with a 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is moderate (1070). It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly reef, that’s a fantastic, clean session. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so hit it early.
Wednesday the 9th morning is small but clean: 2 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. A good small-wave board day.
Now, the real power shows up. Thursday, September 10th, afternoon is the first true standout. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period. That’s a lot of energy (2858), and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean and powerful. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The 16-second period means longer lulls between sets, but the waves will be well-shaped and punchy. It might be a bit much for beginners at over 5 ft.
The next big call is further out. Wednesday, September 16th, morning is promising. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the SSW, 14-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the SW. That’s a lot of strong energy (4482), and offshore wind is a major positive. The waves will be clean, but at 12 ft, this is experts-only territory. Heavy, powerful, and not for the faint of heart. The wind gets near gale-force in the afternoon, making it incredibly hard to paddle in, so that morning window is the only chance.
After that, the swell stays big but the wind turns messy. There’s a decent-looking window on Sunday, September 20th, morning with a 5 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light wind, but the energy is still strong (2133). Then Monday, September 21st, afternoon cleans up nicely: 5 ft SW swell, 13 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze and very good surf conditions expected.
If you’ve got the skills, the 16th of September morning is the real standout. For the average surfer, the 10th of September afternoon is the best bet for clean, powerful waves without getting absolutely pounded.
Alright, keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, near gales from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4273 | 2374 | 1674 | 919 | 581 | 361 | 228 | 169 | 398 | 326 | 527 | 2770 | 2358 | 1759 | 1521 | 297 | 736 | 1555 | 2349 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:53PM1.81m | 4:07AM1.66m | 4:23PM1.81m | 4:37AM1.63m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:09AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.39m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.10m | 9:09AM0.02m | 9:35PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.03m | 10:06PM-0.01m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:35PM0.01m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
4273 | 2374 | 1674 | 637 | 383 | 293 | 170 | 166 | 398 | 326 | 527 | 2770 | 2358 | 1759 | 1521 | 647 | 736 | 1196 | 2349 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 17 | S 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | S 14 | SSW 15 | — |
— | 59 | 50 | 919 | 581 | 361 | 228 | 145 | 132 | 111 | 405 | 19 | 25 | 39 | 38 | 204 | 4 | 600 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SW 4 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | 50 | 158 | 106 | 77 | 42 | 169 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 69 | 55 | 58 | 33 | 289 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
245 | 396 | 828 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 297 | 601 | 1555 | 1714 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 171 | 190 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 172 | 133 | 190 | 175 | 133 |
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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.










