Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.2° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,020 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with E 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 (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Hullets Reef. It’s been a bit of a rough patch with the wind, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Right now, through the first weekend and into Monday, the wind is a real problem. Saturday morning kicks off with a 5 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s buried under a 19 mph cross-onshore breeze. The energy is moderate (736), but it’s lumpy and messy. Sunday sees a jump in size – 7 ft in the morning, blowing out to 12 ft by afternoon, with a very long period of 20 seconds. The energy is pumping (4124 to 7159), but that onshore wind is relentless, making it a total write-off. Monday is a bit better wind-wise, but it’s still onshore and messy with an 8 ft swell.

The real turnaround hits on Tuesday, September 8th. That morning is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind goes glassy, dead calm at 3 mph from the WSW, and the swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW with a long period of 13 seconds. The energy is solid (1137), and the conditions are set to be very good. This is the one to circle on the calendar – clean, glassy surf at a reef break that’s fairly consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but keep in mind crowds are possible here. That afternoon, the wind shifts cross-shore, and the swell drops to 4 ft, but it’s still a decent tide-dependent option.

Wednesday morning, the 9th, is still clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is small at 4 ft from the east, with a shorter period of 10 seconds and lower energy (571). It’s a fun little wave, but nothing special.

After that, we hit another rough patch. From Thursday the 10th through the weekend of the 12th, the wind is either cross-onshore or strong, with solid swell sizes (6 ft to 10 ft) but poor conditions. The energy is high (up to 2482), but it’s all wind-affected. The 13th of September brings a huge 15 ft to 13 ft swell from the east with strong offshore winds, but the energy is massive (6464) and the period is short (10-11 seconds). That’s expert territory, and the strong breezes make it a wild one.

The next real highlight comes on Tuesday, September 15th, in the afternoon. The wind goes clean and cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the SW with a long 13-second period. The energy is solid (1111), and the call is for very good surf conditions. This is your second standout – a clean, groomed wave at a reef that’s fairly consistent. Crowds are possible.

The following week sees a lot of strong wind and big swell, mostly blown out or too big. Saturday, September 19th, is worth a mention for the brave. You’ve got a 16 ft to 15 ft swell from the ESE with a moderate cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is massive (6885). That’s only for experts, and the wind is still moderate, but it’s clean. The period is a bit short at 11 seconds, so it won’t be as lined up as a groundswell, but it’s a big wall of water for those who can handle it.

So, overall, the best bets are Tuesday morning the 8th for that glassy, clean session, and Tuesday afternoon the 15th for the clean cross-offshore. The rest of the window is either blown out, too big, or just average.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Tue morning).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
3
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
20
3.5
SSW
18
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.5
E
9
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
E
10
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
E
10
1.8
SW
16
2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
541
520
433
3712
7020
4273
2557
1708
1183
520
361
244
255
404
321
123
1513
1580
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
35
E
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
5
NNE
5
WSW
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
WNW
30
W
20
W
10
WSW
25
SE
15
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:32PM1.18m
9:46AM1.01m
10:56PM1.11m
12:15PM1.10m
00:44AM1.22m
1:25PM1.29m
1:42AM1.37m
2:10PM1.49m
2:25AM1.50m
2:47PM1.65m
3:02AM1.60m
3:21PM1.76m
3:35AM1.65m
Low Tide
3:17AM0.60m
4:02PM0.65m
5:47AM0.58m
6:28PM0.57m
7:09AM0.42m
7:37PM0.39m
7:57AM0.26m
8:23PM0.23m
8:35AM0.12m
9:00PM0.10m
9:09AM0.02m
9:35PM0.02m
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6:33
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:26
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6:04
6:04
6:05
6:06
6:06
6:07
6:07
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Temp °C
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
19
21
21
25
25
23
28
23
19
18
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18
Feels °C
8
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11
11
11
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13
16
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26
24
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28
20
17
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18
16
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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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