Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
4.4° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 25th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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3
2
0
2
0
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2
2
3
0
2
1
2
4
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
15
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.2
SE
8
3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
369
344
273
224
240
371
1106
1449
1126
850
769
559
1554
1429
1948
991
846
680
639
1182
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
30
E
5
WNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
5
SSW
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
30
W
10
SSW
30
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
1:42PM1.26m
1:47AM1.29m
2:08PM1.42m
2:16AM1.42m
2:34PM1.56m
2:45AM1.52m
3:00PM1.69m
3:13AM1.60m
3:28PM1.78m
3:43AM1.65m
3:57PM1.82m
4:13AM1.66m
4:28PM1.81m
4:45AM1.62m
Low Tide
7:48PM0.46m
7:55AM0.33m
8:16PM0.32m
8:21AM0.21m
8:43PM0.18m
8:47AM0.10m
9:11PM0.07m
9:15AM0.03m
9:40PM-0.01m
9:44AM-0.01m
10:10PM-0.04m
10:14AM-0.01m
10:41PM-0.02m
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6:15
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Temp °C
22
24
25
23
18
18
18
18
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21
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Feels °C
19
21
24
24
13
17
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20
18
13
13
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11
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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