Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
15.1°C
3.7° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,032 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 24th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin'.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. There's no real surf to speak of right now, so we're looking at a gap until Monday the 24th of August before anything worth paddling out for shows up. Once it gets going, the action is all at Hullets Reef. This is a reef break, a beginner-friendly zone that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell.

The water’s sitting at 61°F, which is a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious anomaly, so you’ll want a good steamer—it’s going to feel much colder than you’d expect.

The whole show kicks off on Monday morning, August 24th, with a solid 7ft SW swell at a long 12-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off at 9 mph, so it’s not glassy but it’s definitely surfable. The energy in the water is moderate (1082). It’s not a standout day, but it’s a fine start.

Tuesday, August 25th is where it starts to get exciting. Tuesday morning serves up a beautiful 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a gentle offshore wind. That’s going to produce some excellent, clean waves for experienced surfers. The energy jumps up to a strong 3297. Tuesday afternoon is just as clean with a 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds and offshore winds. This is a two-session day.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday, August 26th through Friday, August 28th, the wind goes onshore and messy. The swell is still there, but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle. It stays poor through the weekend and into the start of the next week, with onshore winds and bumpy conditions.

Now, if you can wait, the real standout is the first week of September. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, sees a huge 15ft SW swell with a cross-off wind. The energy is massive (5683), but the wind is a bit strong at 22 mph. It’s clean, but that’s big, expert-only territory.

But the true highlight, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Friday, September 4th. Friday morning is absolute perfection: glassy conditions with a 20ft SW groundswell at a very long 15-second period. That’s a massive, powerful groundswell. This is expert-only stuff. Friday afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is off the charts at 15491 in the morning. This is the pick of the entire forecast—exceptional.

The rest of the first week of September is a mix of big, strong offshore days and some smaller windows. Sunday, September 6th, has a nice 7ft SSW swell at 12 seconds with a gentle offshore wind. It’s a good, clean option for experienced surfers after the monster Friday.

Because this is a reef break, and we’re getting these long-period groundswells, the waves are going to have a lot of push and shape. But keep in mind, long-period swells like that can make beach breaks close out, but here at a reef it should be just fine.

So, to cut a long story short: forget the first week. The surf waits for Tuesday the 25th of August for some quality, but the absolute standout, no-questions-asked best day is Friday, September 4th. Get ready for a big one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
12
1.1
SSW
14
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
2.5
E
9
2.4
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.6
SW
9
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1076
508
2096
2214
1434
2289
3011
3330
1547
1071
1198
1137
586
524
434
394
394
401
433
2113
1452
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SW
10
W
15
WSW
15
SW
5
W
30
E
40
E
45
ENE
25
NE
20
E
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
N
20
NNW
20
NE
40
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
2:14PM1.23m
2:17AM1.31m
2:42PM1.37m
2:46AM1.43m
3:09PM1.50m
3:14AM1.52m
3:35PM1.62m
3:42AM1.59m
4:01PM1.70m
4:10AM1.63m
4:28PM1.75m
4:38AM1.63m
4:56PM1.76m
Low Tide
8:03AM0.45m
8:15PM0.48m
8:31AM0.32m
8:45PM0.35m
8:57AM0.20m
9:13PM0.24m
9:22AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:48AM0.04m
10:08PM0.08m
10:14AM-0.00m
10:37PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.05m
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5:55
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Temp °C
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16
14
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32
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Feels °C
13
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12
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21
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28
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26
27
25
12
12
12
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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.

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