Hullets Reef surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 SAST
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Hullets Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Apr)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
2
4
0
3
2
1
0
4
4
4
3
3
!
7
7
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
0.6
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
3.5
SW
0.3
E
4
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
5
SW
6
SW
5.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)1218111211109128121313131315161614141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)131920728782926122368758932741244584873468460647550143491474810459589545611816694
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
35
W
30
W
15
SW
25
NNE
10
W
20
SW
40
WSW
45
W
35
WSW
10
NNW
20
WNW
45
WSW
45
WSW
50
WSW
35
WSW
20
SSE
25
E
35
E
35
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:41PM
1.66
3:55AM
1.86
4:18PM
1.66
4:32AM
1.81
4:55PM
1.61
5:11AM
1.71
5:35PM
1.52
5:53AM
1.55
6:21PM
1.39
6:40AM
1.37
7:18PM
1.26
7:43AM
1.18
8:46PM
1.15
9:29AM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
-0.01
10:12AM
-0.08
10:18PM
-0.00
10:48AM
-0.03
10:57PM
0.07
11:27AM
0.07
11:38PM
0.18
12:09PM
0.21
12:26AM
0.34
12:59PM
0.37
1:29AM
0.50
2:09PM
0.51
3:13AM
0.62
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48
Sunset5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:47--
rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11-----1-----21-1----
Temp. °C201918181722221917181719201717171717181720
Feels °C (?)1816111216191817791314139781112111016
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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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