
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next stretch. We’ve got a decent run of waves coming through, but you’ll need to work around the wind to get the good ones. The real standout is shaping up for the start of next month, but there are a few windows before that worth paddling out for.
Alright, first up, we’re looking at Hullets Reef (a reef break). This spot is fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than you’d expect for this time of year – about 3° cooler than normal, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
Tuesday morning, the 21st of July, is our first real chance. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the W. The combined energy is strong (1731). This is a groundswell, so the long period means it’ll peel nicely down the reef, but it might be a bit straight for a beach break. This is good for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5ft. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean.
Things get a bit messy for a few days after that. Wednesday the 22nd through Friday morning the 24th have surf, but the wind picks up strong, especially on Wednesday afternoon with 35 km/h WSW winds and Thursday afternoon with 35 km/h W winds. The swell stays solid, but the chop will be a problem. Thursday afternoon pumps up to 12ft from the SW (period 11 seconds), but it’s a cross-offshore gale, making it more of a challenge than a pleasure.
Now, Friday morning, the 24th of July, is a true standout. We’ve got a massive 13ft swell from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is exceptional (8179). The wind is light from the W, so it’s cross-offshore and clean. This is for expert surfers only – way over 8ft. The long period means it’ll hold up well on the reef. This is the best of the first week, hands down. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, but with this size, it’ll thin out the pack.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th is a write-off for quality. Saturday afternoon has a strong onshore wind, and Sunday morning is choppy. Sunday afternoon on the 26th cleans up with a 7ft SW swell and a moderate offshore wind from the WSW, but the wave period is short (12 seconds), so it’s a bit weaker (1085 combined energy). It’s a decent session, but not a standout.
The week of the 27th to the 30th is a mixed bag. Monday and Tuesday (27th & 28th) are blown out by strong to near-gale winds, with the swell still big. Not worth it. Wednesday the 29th afternoon looks promising – a 8ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is strong (3164). This is a good session for experienced surfers. Thursday the 30th morning and afternoon are also clean, with 7ft and 7ft SW swell, light winds, and solid energy (1578 and 1929). Good, clean reef waves.
The next big one, and the absolute standout of the entire outlook, is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We’ve got a 20ft swell from the SW, with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NW. The combined energy is off the charts (9739). This is massive, and it’s glassy. This is strictly for experts. The reef will handle it, but it will be a serious slab. Crowds are sometimes a problem, but this size will keep most people on the beach. The afternoon on the same day is a write-off with a strong onshore.
The 2nd of August is blown out, and the 3rd of August afternoon looks good – a 8ft swell from the SSE, 13-second period, with a moderate offshore wind from the WSW (2153 combined energy). That’s a clean, fun session. The 4th and 5th of August have smaller, mixed swell with shorter periods, so they’re a bit meh.
So, the two true standouts are Friday morning, 24th July (13ft, clean, expert) and Saturday morning, 1st August (20ft, glassy, massive, expert). Don’t sleep on the 29th afternoon or 30th for cleaner, smaller sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1377 | 2651 | 2207 | 1450 | 1392 | 841 | 940 | 3037 | 8696 | 8130 | 6045 | 3912 | 2803 | 2837 | 1951 | 944 | 1070 | 946 | 749 | 1704 | 2669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.13m | 8:45PM1.24m | 9:11AM1.03m | 9:52PM1.14m | 10:52AM0.97m | 11:31PM1.10m | 12:39PM1.01m | 00:55AM1.14m | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.49m | 3:11AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.64m | 4:38PM0.68m | 6:18AM0.62m | 6:31PM0.66m | 7:31AM0.54m | 7:41PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.44m | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | ESE 12 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | E 11 |
1377 | 2651 | 2207 | 1450 | 1392 | 841 | 940 | 91 | 8696 | 8130 | 6045 | 3912 | 2803 | 2837 | 1951 | 944 | 1070 | 946 | 749 | 1704 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | WSW 12 | E 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | E 5 | E 7 | E 9 | E 10 | S 12 |
346 | 281 | 226 | 226 | 200 | 161 | 131 | 6 | 90 | 49 | 48 | 30 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 328 | 13 | 39 | 41 | 29 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 9 | ENE 4 | SSW 15 | E 6 | ESE 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 19 | — | — | — |
8 | — | 7 | 5 | 167 | 7 | 123 | 11 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 68 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 12 | SW 6 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | W 3 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 59 | 669 | 97 | 3037 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 15 | — | 4 | 1664 | 430 | 2669 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 190 | 43 | 15 | 133 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 4 | 172 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 18 | 587 | 134 | 133 |
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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.










