Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
16.1° C
2.6° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,760 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in from the beach. Let’s get straight into it.

We’ve got a window of solid swell comin’ through, but it ain’t all smooth sailing. The early call is a real standout, but you gotta be sharp on the conditions.

The real gem is Hullets Reef on Friday morning, August 7th. Glassy conditions, with a light 3 mph breeze from the NNE, and the water is dead flat. A solid 10 ft SW groundswell is rollin’ in with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2490 – that’s some serious power. The water’s at 61°, which is 5° colder than usual for this time of year, so that’s a bit of a shock to the system, but it’s a small price to pay for perfection. This is a standout morning for experienced surfers only. Anything over 5 ft is for the crew who know what they’re doin’. The wind and swell are locked in, and it’s gonna be a session to remember.

Friday afternoon, the same spot gets blown out. The wind swings to the east at 16 mph, cross-on, and while the swell is still 8 ft from the SW, the energy is even higher at 2907, but the chop will make it a mess. Leave it for the afternoon.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is a bit of a gamble. The wind is a strong 25 mph from the west, cross-off, which keeps the 8 ft SW swell clean, but that wind is a beast. It’s marginal. Saturday afternoon cleans up with a 22 mph offshore from the WSW, and a 8 ft SW swell. Still a lot of energy (2001), but it’s a more manageable size. Could be a decent session if you can handle the breeze.

Sunday, August 9th, is a write-off. Light rain, 12 ft SW swell, but the wind is screaming at 22-25 mph. The energy is off the charts (3635 and 6374), but it’s a kite-surfing dream, not a paddle surfer’s paradise. The setup is too strong and messy for a good ride.

The whole next week, from Monday the 10th through to the end of the window, is a real mixed bag of onshore winds, smaller swell, and poor conditions. There are a few flickers of hope, like the Saturday afternoon, August 15th, with a light 6 mph cross-off from the SSW and a clean 5 ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (1051), and it’ll be a nice, clean session for a longboard. Then again on Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, a light offshore from the SW and a clean 5 ft E swell will be a nice, mellow afternoon. Finally, Wednesday afternoon, August 19th, the wind goes offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, and the swell jumps to 7 ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the energy is a solid 1293. That’s a very good afternoon for the more experienced crew.

The rest of the time is a lot of onshore chop, cross-on junk, or just plain small. The Thursday afternoon, August 20th, has a gentle offshore from the SSW and a 4 ft SW swell, a good little session. And keep an eye on Friday morning, August 21st, there’s a *massive* pulse of 10 ft SW swell, but the wind is a near-gale from the west at 31 mph. It’s a total mirage – huge energy (3761) but unsurfable.

So, the bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer, Friday morning, August 7th is your only true, all-time standout. The rest of the 16 days is a lot of waiting for the right moment. For the average surfer, the Saturday afternoon, August 15th and Tuesday afternoon, August 18th are your best bets for clean, manageable waves. Stay patient, boys.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3
S
13
2
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.9
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2445
2747
3331
2427
1919
4309
3587
3371
2928
2684
2556
2816
3007
1080
594
578
790
1021
1014
1961
1428
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
25
E
15
NNE
40
W
35
WSW
30
SW
35
WSW
40
S
30
SW
30
SSW
25
S
20
SE
20
E
25
E
20
NE
30
ENE
35
E
35
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
20
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
9:51AM1.05m
10:46PM1.21m
11:59AM1.08m
00:33AM1.27m
1:23PM1.23m
1:43AM1.40m
2:19PM1.41m
2:34AM1.52m
3:03PM1.57m
3:17AM1.61m
3:43PM1.70m
3:56AM1.66m
4:20PM1.78m
4:32AM1.66m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.58m
5:36AM0.53m
6:00PM0.56m
7:08AM0.42m
7:28PM0.43m
8:07AM0.27m
8:26PM0.27m
8:51AM0.13m
9:13PM0.15m
9:30AM0.02m
9:54PM0.06m
10:06AM-0.04m
10:31PM0.03m
rain showers
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7:07
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7:05
7:05
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7:03
7:01
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5:44
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Temp °C
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17
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13
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19
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Feels °C
15
15
13
10
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9
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9
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12
10
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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).

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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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