Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a tricky run ahead at Hullets Reef. The pattern is all about waiting for the wind to play nice, because the swell is there, but it’s a real battle through the start.

The first week is a write-off for quality surfing. From Tuesday the 28th through to the end of July, it’s a frustrating grind. The wind is smashing it from the ESE and E, making a mess of the 7ft to 8ft SW groundswells (periods 13-15 seconds, strong energy between 3479 and 1260). The water is a bit cooler than average at 65°, but honestly, with that cross-on wind, you won’t care. Saturday the 1st of August is more of the same – messy, lumpy, and not worth a paddle.

Finally, things start to look up. Sunday the 2nd of August is the first real glimmer. The morning is still a bit meh, but by Sunday afternoon, we get a clean-up. The wind swings offshore from the SW, a gentle breeze, and that 6ft swell from the E (period 9 seconds) cleans right up. The energy is moderate (1069), but it’s clean. That’s a solid session, potentially the best of the first week.

Monday the 3rd is marginal, but Tuesday the 4th is a standout. The wind is light, cross-off from the WSW, and that 6ft SW swell (12-13 seconds) is clean. The energy is moderate (1337 and 1095), and it’s a reef break, so those long-period lines will wrap in nicely. Wednesday the 5th afternoon is also excellent for experienced surfers – a 5ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) with a light cross-off wind. That’s the good stuff.

Now, get ready for the big show. Wednesday the 12th of August is the absolute standout of the entire 16-day window. A massive 12ft SW groundswell (15-16 seconds) showing up with a moderate offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is pumping at 5894 and 5159. That’s a very strong, powerful, and long-period swell. This is a reef break, so those long-period lines will be holding up perfectly. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave – for experts only, as it’s well over 8ft. The morning of the 12th is the pick, but the afternoon is just as good with a gentle offshore.

The week before that, from the 6th to the 9th, has some solid swell but the wind is either howling (near gale) or turning onshore, so it’s mostly a skip. The 7th of August morning has a 10ft groundswell with light cross-off wind, excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon gets trashed.

This is a reef break, so it’s inconsistent by nature, but when it’s on, it’s on. And when it’s on, the crowds are possible, so keep that in mind.

For the absolute best, lock in the afternoon of Sunday the 2nd, Tuesday the 4th, and the morning of Wednesday the 12th. The 12th is the real heavyweight champion.

Rusty.

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