Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
15.4° C
3.4° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,401 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 1.2m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the menu, so we’ll be riding the story of this single reef all the way through.

We kick things off on Sunday, August 9th, with a solid pulse of swell. The ocean is throwing 12 ft of SW groundswell at us, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is a beefy 3589. This is serious wave energy. It’s going to be a big, powerful reef break, and the wind is howling offshore from the WSW at 15 mph, keeping things clean. This is expert territory only—if you’re not comfortable in heavy water, stay on the beach and watch. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Sunday afternoon turns nasty real quick. The wind swings SSE and jumps to 28 mph, turning it cross-offshore and ruining the shape. Don’t bother.

Monday, August 10th, the swell drops a touch to 8 ft in the morning, but that 15 mph S cross-off wind keeps it clean. The energy is still solid at 1940. It’s a bit of a tricky one, borderline with the tide, but a decent option for the crew who can handle it. By the afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore from the SE and messes up the face.

Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off. Strong onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell hangs around but it’s not surfable.

Thursday, August 13th, morning shows a tiny window with 4 ft of SSW swell but the period is a very long 20 seconds. That energy is still high at 2596, but the wind is onshore from the ENE. It’s a marginal call at best.

Now, let’s talk about the best stretch. Look towards Saturday, August 15th. The afternoon session is the real standout. We’ve got 4 ft of SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy is 1248. That is going to be some clean, fun reef surfing. This is the pick of the whole period for the average to experienced surfer.

Sunday, August 16th, keeps that trend going with light offshore breezes both morning and afternoon. The swell mixes in some 5 ft easterly windswell with a short 9-second period, so it won’t be as punchy, but it’ll be clean and ridable.

Monday, August 17th, sees a jump in swell again, 7 ft of SW groundswell in the afternoon with a 16-second period. The wind is light cross-shore from the ESE. The energy is back up to 2808. It’s a bit of a gamble with the tide and wind, but it has potential for some heavy lines if you get the right bank.

Tuesday, August 18th, is small and glassy in the morning with 3 ft waves. Not much going on.

Then we hit another solid run. Wednesday, August 19th, morning delivers 8 ft of SW swell with an 11-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph. Energy is 1620. This is another session for the experienced crew. Thursday, August 20th, morning is more of the same: 8 ft SW swell, 15 mph offshore wind from the WSW, and 1406 energy. This is big, clean, and powerful. Experts only.

After that, the wind goes onshore and nasty again from Friday through Sunday, August 23rd. But hold on—Sunday morning, August 23rd, we get another cracker. 8 ft of SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the wind is a solid 15 mph offshore from the SW. Energy is a massive 2829. This is a proper groundswell, and the reef will be handling it. It’s another expert-only day, but it’ll be epic.

Monday, August 24th, finishes the run with messy onshore wind. That’s it for this stretch.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Saturday afternoon, August 15th, for the clean, fun size. If you’re an experienced charger, the mornings of August 19th, 20th, and the 23rd are your big-wave windows. Don’t sleep on that Sunday the 23rd—it looks promising, but it’s a ways out, so keep an eye on it.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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4
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3
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0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
3
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
14
3
S
13
1.9
SSW
12
2
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
21
1
SSW
19
1.4
SW
17
1.2
SSW
20
1.9
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
2.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4550
3560
3049
2924
1903
1875
4369
2966
1005
492
573
782
1235
1100
2165
1330
930
631
639
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WSW
45
SSE
25
SSW
25
S
25
SE
20
ESE
25
ENE
40
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
20
NE
15
NE
25
E
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
4:54PM1.79m
Low Tide
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
10:39AM-0.05m
11:06PM0.04m
light rain
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rain showers
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
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5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
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Temp °C
15
13
12
14
14
13
14
15
16
15
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21
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21
24
22
Feels °C
10
6
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5
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10
7
6
9
7
13
16
14
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20
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).

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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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