Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
15.3° C
3.5° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,665 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 20th 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 get into it. The next 16 days are all about one spot – Hullets Reef. This is a reef break, good for beginners when it’s small, but it’s got some serious muscle coming through.

We kick off on Thursday the 20th, and it’s a proper heavy start. A solid 13ft SW groundswell is slamming in, with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is massive (5803), and it’s a real cleanup set. The wind is a clean offshore out of the southwest, but let’s be real – at this size, it’s only for the experienced. That water temp is a frigid 60°, sitting 6° colder than normal for this time of year, which is very unusual. You’ll feel that bite through your wettie.

Thursday afternoon, the swell drops slightly to 12ft, still SW, still a long 13-second period. The wind goes glassy offshore, making it clean. But again, over 8ft, this is expert territory. It’s a powerful session for those who know what they’re doing.

Friday the 21st sees the swell easing to 8ft, but the wind swings onshore from the ENE, bringing a chop. It’s not great. That trend continues into Saturday, with a big drop in size and messy cross-off winds. Not worth paddling out, honestly.

Come Sunday the 23rd, we’re back in business. It’s a clean 8ft SW swell with offshore winds in the morning. This is a standout. The energy is serious (1769), and the wave quality is world-class for experienced surfers. The wind stays light and cross-off in the afternoon, keeping it clean. This is the one to circle.

Monday the 24th holds at 7ft, with clean offshore winds in the afternoon. It’s a solid session, but not the peak of the week.

Now, Tuesday the 25th brings a 10ft SW groundswell, but the wind is onshore from the northeast, so it’s messy. The energy is high (3112), but the conditions ruin it. The rest of the week drifts off with smaller, onshore slop until Thursday the 27th, where a tiny 3ft S swell with clean offshore wind gives us a small, clean window.

Friday the 28th is a hidden gem. The swell is only 5ft, but it’s a long-period SW groundswell (14 seconds), and the wind goes glassy. That’s butter. Energy is good (1290), and it’ll be a fun, clean session for intermediates.

The first week of September sees a couple of big swells. On the 1st, we get a 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period and offshore wind. That’s a massive, clean, powerful swell – energy is 3584. Only for experts. Then on the 2nd, another 8ft to 10ft SW groundswell rolls through with clean offshore winds in the afternoon. This is a proper run of solid surf.

The real standout is the very first day, Thursday the 20th, for the sheer size and power, but for the best quality, you’ve got to look at Sunday the 23rd and the glassy afternoon on the 28th. The Sunday the 23rd has the best combo of size, clean wind, and quality. The 28th is the sleeper pick for a clean, fun wave.

For the rest of the window, it’s either too big, too windy, or too small. The 3rd and 4th of September are a write-off with strong winds and choppy conditions.

Stay sharp, pick your windows, and don’t sleep on that Sunday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
SW
12
2.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
12
1.5
SSW
15
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.2
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5789
4665
2630
1610
1302
650
522
730
1326
1764
1508
1545
1094
851
1627
3105
1643
1042
1204
888
372
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
SW
10
NW
10
ENE
25
E
15
NE
50
W
35
WSW
25
W
10
SW
10
SSE
5
NNE
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
NE
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
High Tide
8:18PM1.08m
9:12AM0.92m
10:37PM0.99m
12:36PM0.95m
00:51AM1.06m
1:39PM1.09m
1:43AM1.19m
2:14PM1.23m
2:17AM1.31m
2:42PM1.37m
2:46AM1.43m
3:09PM1.50m
3:14AM1.52m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.62m
2:55AM0.69m
3:11PM0.74m
5:56AM0.71m
6:33PM0.73m
7:26AM0.59m
7:40PM0.61m
8:03AM0.45m
8:15PM0.48m
8:31AM0.32m
8:45PM0.35m
8:57AM0.20m
9:13PM0.24m
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6:52
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6:50
6:48
6:47
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5:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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