Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what we’ve got on offer here. We’ve only got one spot firing in the whole 16-day window, and that’s Hullets Reef.

There’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days from Thursday the 30th of July right through to Saturday the 1st of August are pretty much a write-off. You’ve got solid swell, but the wind is just trashing it – strong onshores and cross-onshore winds up to 25 mph, so it’s messy, choppy, and not worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a fair bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit.

Sunday the 2nd of August is still a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a big 8 ft easterly swell with a period of 12 seconds, but it’s onshore wind, and the wave energy is strong (3635). It’s touch-and-go. The afternoon eases a bit, but still cross-onshore and choppy.

Now, Monday the 3rd of August shows a slight improvement. Swell drops to 5 ft in the morning with a bit more period and lighter winds, but it’s still marginal.

Here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 4th of August is our first real standout. Early morning you get clean 6 ft of SW groundswell, period at 13 seconds, and glassy conditions – literally no wind. That’s going to be clean, lined-up waves at Hullets Reef. The energy is moderate to strong (1279). The afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore breeze.

Wednesday the 5th of August is another cracker. The morning is glassy again with 4 ft of long-period SW groundswell (14 seconds) – that long period means good shape and energy, but at a reef, it’ll be nice and chunky. The afternoon really steps up: 8 ft of SW swell with a very long 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and strong wave energy (3379). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it.

Thursday the 6th of August sees the swell pump up to 12 ft with a 14-second period. That’s big, clean, and powerful – definitely expert-only territory. Light winds again. Wave energy is very strong (4126).

Friday the 7th of August drops slightly to 10 ft, but the morning has onshore wind making it messy. The afternoon though, you get offshore wind and clean 10 ft of SW swell – another solid session for those who can handle it.

Saturday the 8th of August is massive. The afternoon sees 12 ft of SW swell with offshore wind, and the energy is through the roof (5489). Sunday the 9th gets blown out again with strong winds.

The second week gets big again. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are mostly blown out, but Tuesday afternoon the 11th of August has glassy conditions with 10 ft of SSE groundswell – clean for the experts. Wednesday the 12th is messy.

Now for the true highlight: Thursday the 13th of August afternoon offers a clean 13 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, moderate offshore wind, and energy at 5545. Friday the 14th of August is the absolute peak. Morning session has 15 ft of SW groundswell with a 14-second period, light offshore wind, and wave energy through the roof at 7640. The afternoon holds at 15 ft with a very long 15-second period, clean, and energy at 7738. This is exceptional, but strictly for experts only – this is not a beginner wave.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, the standout days are Tuesday the 4th of August for a cleaner, smaller session, and then the run from Wednesday the 5th through to Friday the 14th of August, with Friday the 14th being the absolute best on offer. For the big stuff, bring your big-wave board and your courage.

Rusty.

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