Hull Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.37° N 64.96° W

Hull Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hull Bay sea temperature is
29.9°C
1.2° 

Hull Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hull Bay surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with N 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 (Sep 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 28th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hull Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
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Height (m)
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11
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NNW
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11
0.6
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9
0.3
NNE
14
0.4
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13
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13
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NNE
12
0.7
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12
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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106
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133
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47
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
25
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High Tide
7:58PM0.39m
9:14AM0.47m
8:10PM0.34m
10:12AM0.50m
8:09PM0.29m
11:14AM0.53m
12:24PM0.55m
1:41PM0.55m
2:58PM0.56m
Low Tide
2:46PM0.27m
2:13AM0.21m
4:17PM0.29m
2:23AM0.16m
6:03PM0.28m
2:42AM0.11m
3:11AM0.07m
3:53AM0.05m
4:48AM0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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