Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’re talkin’ about Hullets Reef here. Water temp is a fair bit colder than usual for this time of year – we’re sittin’ 61° with an anomaly of -5°, so yeah, that's well below the norm. You’ll be wantin’ a good steamer or a thick wetsuit, no doubt.

The week kicks off proper on Wednesday the 5th. The morning’s a bit average – 1.0 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, but it’s a cross-shore wind makin’ things a bit bumpy. The afternoon though, that’s where it starts. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the SW with a sweet 16-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. The combined energy is 1767 (moderate). It’s a bit bigger, and the wind is off, so that reef should be lined up and clean.

Thursday the 6th is a real step up. By morning we’ve got 12 ft of SW swell (13-second period) with a cross-offshore wind. Combined energy hits 4777 (strong). It’s a big wave – over 8 ft – so this is strictly for experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up with a light offshore again. Still big, still clean.

Now, the standout of the first week – no question – is Friday morning, August the 7th. We’ve got 10 ft SW swell (13 seconds), and the wind is dead calm. Glassy. Zero wind. Combined energy is 2969 (moderate to strong). That’s a proper clean, hollow reef break for those who’ve got the skill. It’s a big wave though, so only for the brave.

Saturday the 8th stays solid. Mornin’ with 8 ft SW swell (14 seconds) and clean conditions – gentle cross-offshore. Afternoon gets a bit windier with 16 mph from the WSW, still workable but not as pristine.

The weekend gets messy. Sunday the 9th is blown out with near gale-force winds at 31 mph from the south. There’s 13 ft of swell, but it’s ugly. Combined energy is over 5000 (strong) but that wind will make it a washing machine. Monday the 10th is still windy and lumpy.

We get a bit of a lull midweek. Wednesday the 12th afternoon turns glassy again with 4 ft SSW swell at a very long 18 seconds. Combined energy 1698 (moderate). That long period will wrap nicely around the reef, so expect clean, workable waves for those who can handle the long gaps between sets.

Thursday the 13th morning is another glass-off. 6 ft SW swell at 16 seconds. Dead calm. Combined energy 2467 (moderate). That’s a real treat for the more experienced surfers.

Then the swell drops right off. Friday the 14th through to Tuesday the 19th is mostly small, poor quality, and often onshore. There’s a gap of several days with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. Energy drops below 100 at one point (weak).

But then – and this is a long-range tease – Wednesday morning, August the 20th, we get a monster. 21 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. Combined energy is 16541 (very strong). Winds are glassy. That is an exceptional, expert-only bomb. The afternoon is even bigger energy at 34391, but the wind turns cross-on, so it’ll be messy and likely too big altogether. That morning though… if that holds, it’s the standout of the whole run. Just keep in mind, it’s more than two weeks out, so it’s a promise that might not fully deliver.

To wrap it up: Friday morning, August 7th is the pick of the first week – clean, glassy, and solid SW groundswell. And for the brave with patience, Wednesday morning, August 20th could be the session of the summer if it comes together.

Rusty.

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