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Hullets Reef surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 SAST
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Hullets Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
20.7° C
 (Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Mar 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 17th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 19th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
2
2
1
0
0
4
0
0
2
2
3
0
1
0
3
1
2
4
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.9
E
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)12111111101314141413131212121212118121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)763817431415304848172317961442772620157311629726715945064935977561359
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
10
ENE
20
SW
20
SSE
15
E
25
E
30
ENE
10
WNW
45
W
50
WSW
30
W
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
NE
15
ENE
25
E
0
ESE
30
W
20
W
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossonoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:04PM
1.57
3:21AM
1.73
3:34PM
1.65
3:50AM
1.83
4:05PM
1.69
4:21AM
1.87
4:37PM
1.69
4:53AM
1.85
5:10PM
1.64
5:27AM
1.76
5:45PM
1.54
6:03AM
1.62
6:23PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02AM
0.15
9:09PM
0.06
9:32AM
0.03
9:37PM
-0.02
10:03AM
-0.05
10:07PM
-0.06
10:34AM
-0.07
10:39PM
-0.05
11:07AM
-0.04
11:12PM
0.01
11:41AM
0.05
11:47PM
0.12
12:18PM
0.19
12:26AM
0.28
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:36--6:35--6:34--6:31--6:30--6:29--6:28-
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--10--3-------------45
Temp. °C232322222222222323202019191919212323222221
Feels °C (?)232325222222201925151211161618192024181921
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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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