Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
16.0° C
2.9° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,860 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s been a bit of a slow burner lately, but there are some definite windows of glory coming up if you’re willing to wait it out. The first few days are a total write-off, to be honest. We’ve got swell, but it’s messy and the wind is all over the shop. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are looking at poor to marginal conditions with cross-onshore breezes and lumpy seas. You’d be fighting it the whole time and not having much fun. That’s a waste of energy.

We’ve got a bit of a gap there for a couple of days where it’s just not worth paddling out. But hold on to your boards, because things start to turn around on Saturday the 15th. The morning is the pick of the early part, with a glassy surface and a clean 4ft of southwest swell rolling in. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun, perfect for getting a few without the chaos. The energy is moderate (707), so there’s a bit of push there. It’s a short window though, because the afternoon gets chopped up by an onshore breeze.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, circle the 19th of August on your calendar. Wednesday is the standout of the whole period. We’ve got a solid 8ft to 8ft southwest swell, with a period of 11-12 seconds, and the wind is offshore and clean all day. This is proper groundswell, and the energy reading is strong (1573). The conditions are rated as excellent for someone who knows what they’re doing. This is a day for the crew, not for the learners. The water is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is all you need.

After that big day, we get a bit of a lull with poor weather and onshores again. It’s not until the 23rd that we see another real highlight. Sunday the 23rd has a great afternoon session on the cards. We’re looking at a 8ft southwest swell, backed by a 13-second period, and the wind swings offshore, making the conditions clean. This is another one for the experienced surfers, with a strong energy reading of 2292. The morning is a bit windier, but the afternoon is where it’s at.

The last week is a bit more hit and miss. There are some fun looking swells around the 27th and 28th, with clean conditions and decent 14-15 second period swells, but they aren’t as powerful or as clean as the 19th and 23rd. It’s promising, but I’d keep an eye on the forecasts closer to the time. The energy is moderate and the winds are lighter, so there could be some fun waves to be had, just not the big, clean days like we saw earlier.

So, the real standouts are clear: Wednesday the 19th and Sunday the 23rd. If you can only get out once, make it one of those. For the rest, it’s a matter of picking your moments and checking the local conditions before you head down.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
20
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
2.1
SW
8
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1089
1860
1200
1014
820
685
532
532
74
64
93
266
1347
1435
131
96
69
574
1731
1429
1067
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
30
W
5
W
20
E
15
NNE
20
W
20
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
10
SE
10
NNE
30
W
40
WSW
25
WSW
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
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Wind State
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:20PM1.78m
4:32AM1.66m
4:54PM1.79m
5:06AM1.62m
5:27PM1.75m
5:38AM1.54m
5:59PM1.66m
6:09AM1.43m
6:29PM1.53m
6:39AM1.31m
6:59PM1.38m
7:10AM1.18m
7:31PM1.23m
Low Tide
10:06AM-0.04m
10:31PM0.03m
10:39AM-0.05m
11:06PM0.04m
11:11AM-0.01m
11:39PM0.10m
11:41AM0.08m
00:10AM0.20m
12:10PM0.19m
00:40AM0.31m
12:39PM0.33m
1:12AM0.44m
1:09PM0.47m
1:49AM0.57m
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7:00
6:58
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6:56
6:56
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5:47
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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