
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,967 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up at Hullets Reef.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely some windows of quality. The first few days look promising, especially for experienced surfers, as the swell is solid and the conditions are clean. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday the 14th kicks off with a glassy morning. There’s a 8.2ft east swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and it’s got a heap of energy behind it – 1817 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and glassy, so it’ll be super clean. This one’s for the experienced crew, though, as 8.2ft is a bit much for beginners. Monday afternoon stays clean with a light offshore wind, and the swell drops a little to 7.2ft from the east. Still excellent for those who know what they’re doing.
Tuesday the 15th sees the swell easing a touch to 5.6ft, but it’s still packing a punch with a long 11-second period. Morning is clear with a light cross-offshore breeze, so the waves will be well-shaped. Afternoon holds similar conditions with a 4.6ft east swell. This is a good day for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Wednesday the 16th is a step up in size but a step down in quality. The swell jumps to 8.2ft, swinging southwest with a very long 14-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 3175 (strong wave energy). The wind is strong and cross-offshore, though, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. This is marginal – only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a handful.
Thursday the 17th through Saturday the 19th is a write-off. The wind turns cross-onshore and gets strong, with lumpy, choppy conditions. Swell is still around, but it’s messy. Kite surfers might have a ball, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
Sunday the 20th is a redemption day. The morning is glassy with a 9.8ft southeast swell and 2230 energy (strong wave energy). That’s excellent for experienced surfers – clean, powerful waves. The afternoon sees a moderate offshore wind, keeping things tidy with 8.2ft swell. This is one of the best windows in the outlook.
Monday the 21st keeps the quality up. Morning has a 5.6ft southwest swell with a 12-second period and clean conditions. The afternoon is even better: a 5.2ft southwest swell, 14-second period, and light offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 1421. This is a solid day for a surf.
After that, things go quiet. Tuesday the 22nd drops to small 3.0ft waves with weak energy (127), and the wind is all over the place. Wednesday the 23rd has a brief pulse of 3.9ft southwest swell with 11-second period and glassy morning conditions – decent for a shortboard but nothing special.
Then from Thursday the 24th through to Saturday the 27th, it’s mostly poor. Strong winds, messy seas, and some big but unruly swells. There’s a couple of clean windows on the 25th and 26th with strong cross-offshore winds, but the swell is either too big or too chaotic. Not recommended for paddle surfing.
Now, the real standout comes on Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th. Monday the 28th has a 11.5ft south-southwest swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5710 (very strong wave energy). The wind is light offshore in the morning, glassy, and the afternoon is clean with a light breeze. This is huge, powerful groundswell – perfect for this reef setup, but only for experts. Tuesday the 29th still has a 9.8ft south-southwest swell, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it a bit messy again.
So the best bets are Sunday the 20th, Monday the 21st, and Monday the 28th. The 28th is the big one if you’re an experienced surfer after some serious size and power. Just be aware that with that long period, the sets will be widely spaced, and the wave will be very clean and lined up at this reef. Crowds are possible here at times, so expect some company on those peak days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2179 | 1282 | 1020 | 924 | 701 | 467 | 515 | 2967 | 2883 | 991 | 1109 | 986 | 840 | 760 | 563 | 1086 | 1653 | 1548 | 1263 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:05AM1.56m | 5:20PM1.65m | 5:32AM1.47m | 5:46PM1.52m | 5:59AM1.35m | 6:11PM1.37m | 6:25AM1.22m | 6:38PM1.22m | 6:56AM1.08m | 7:12PM1.07m | 7:53AM0.94m | 9:03PM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.06m | 11:06AM0.09m | 11:30PM0.16m | 11:32AM0.20m | 11:56PM0.27m | 11:58AM0.33m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.47m | 00:53AM0.54m | 12:57PM0.62m | 1:42AM0.67m | 2:03PM0.76m | 4:55AM0.74m | ||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1523 | 1282 | 1020 | 924 | 701 | 467 | 515 | 204 | 2883 | 991 | 1109 | 986 | 840 | 760 | 563 | 1086 | 865 | 718 | 403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 11 | S 10 | E 10 | SW 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | — | SW 14 |
859 | 535 | 437 | 303 | 369 | 270 | 269 | 2 | 162 | 170 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 158 | 305 | — | 201 | — | 305 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 38 | 47 | 91 | 416 | 2 | — | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
2179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2967 | — | 404 | 284 | 214 | 150 | 193 | 407 | 912 | 1653 | 1548 | 1263 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 190 | 172 | 190 | 641 | 164 | 593 | 657 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 19 |
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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.










