Surf Forecasts:
Hull Bay surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, N swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hull Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Hull Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hull Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hull Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 15 | NNE 13 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 11 | N 9 | N 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 67 | 62 | 64 | 51 | 61 | 48 | 28 | 17 | 21 | 35 | 77 | 128 | 144 | 90 | 65 | 44 | 39 | 57 | 41 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:10AM0.51m | 12:02PM0.50m | 1:01PM0.49m | 2:03PM0.48m | 3:01PM0.49m | 3:49PM0.49m | 4:26PM0.50m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27AM0.07m | 2:57AM0.07m | 3:40AM0.07m | 4:35AM0.09m | 5:44AM0.12m | 7:01AM0.15m | |||||||||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 11 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 67 | 62 | 64 | 51 | 61 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 77 | 128 | 144 | 90 | 65 | 44 | 39 | 57 | 41 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | SE 5 | N 12 | N 12 | N 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 15 | NNE 13 | ENE 7 | NNW 7 | N 15 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 8 | N 12 | SE 5 | NNE 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 35 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | N 13 | SE 9 | N 10 | N 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ESE 9 | N 14 | NNE 13 | ENE 7 | NNE 12 | E 8 | NNE 8 | SE 5 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | NE 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 22 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 28 | 70 | 233 | 225 | 106 | 233 | 233 | 106 | 233 | 192 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 115 | 233 | 233 | 30 |
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Information about the Hull Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hull Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hull Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hull Bay 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 (Hull Bay) 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 Hull Bay 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.
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