Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.0° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our patch. Let’s get into it.

The start of this forecast period is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a lot of energy in the water, but the wind and conditions are just messy. It’s not until the end of the first week that things start to click for us.

Our primary spot, Hullets Reef, is the only game in town. The real action kicks off Thursday morning, 9th July. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the SW with a juicy 14-second period (groundswell). With a fresh offshore wind, those waves will be clean and lined up. The energy is pumping – that’s some serious power in the water. This is for experienced surfers only; that size on a reef is no joke, but for the crew that can handle it, it’s going to be epic.

Friday afternoon, 10th July, is a sneaky standout. The swell drops slightly to 12 ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy. The energy is still massive, and with glassy conditions, Hullets Reef will be an incredible sight. Again, this is expert territory.

We get a quick spike again on Thursday, 16th July, in the afternoon, with a massive 15 ft SW swell and strong offshore wind. The energy is off the charts, but the report says it’s "hard to paddle into". This is for the elite only.

The absolute best of the best looks to be Friday, 17th July. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are firing. We’ve got 13 ft to 12 ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period. The winds are light, the energy is enormous, and conditions are clean. This is a full day of world-class waves at Hullets Reef for the chargers.

Looking further out, Wednesday, 22nd July, afternoon shows some promise with a 4 ft SW swell but a very long 15-second period. Offshore winds should make for some clean, long lines, though the energy is much lower. And into the 23rd, we see another pulse of 8 ft SW swell with a long period and fresh offshore wind. Keep an eye on that one, but it’s a long way out.

For the rest of the time, it’s a mix of onshore winds, weaker swells, and choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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1886
2757
2281
4189
3707
5121
4285
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2011
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1005
540
476
331
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192
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275
Wind (km/h)
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W
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WSW
25
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WNW
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High Tide
8:38PM1.37m
9:05AM1.14m
9:46PM1.33m
10:31AM1.10m
11:09PM1.33m
12:03PM1.14m
00:31AM1.38m
1:19PM1.25m
1:39AM1.47m
2:18PM1.38m
2:35AM1.56m
3:09PM1.51m
3:24AM1.63m
3:55PM1.62m
Low Tide
3:06AM0.46m
3:08PM0.46m
4:24AM0.47m
4:28PM0.50m
5:49AM0.44m
5:58PM0.48m
7:05AM0.35m
7:17PM0.39m
8:06AM0.24m
8:20PM0.28m
8:57AM0.13m
9:14PM0.18m
9:42AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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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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