Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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