Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 6,407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hullets Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a look ahead for the next couple of weeks right here, all focused on one spot.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, with a few scrappy days before the real energy kicks in. The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.
First up, we’ve got Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd, and honestly, it’s not worth paddling out. Onshore winds are cranking from the ENE at 22 mph, dropping to 12 mph, with a lumpy 7 ft to 8 ft swell from the east. The period is short at 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (909), so the vibe is just messy. Save your energy.
Monday the 3rd is a little more promising, but still marginal. The morning sees the swell drop to 6 ft from the ESE, with a period stretching to 11 seconds and a light breeze. The combined energy is moderate (1617). It’s still onshore, so it’s not clean, but it’s a step up from the weekend. The afternoon gets choppy again.
Tuesday the 4th is a write-off in the morning with a strong cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon offers a glimmer: a 4 ft SW swell with a 11-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (752). It’s clean, but small. Hard to get excited.
Wednesday the 5th is a quiet standout. The morning brings a clean 3 ft swell from the east, 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (469), but it’s glassy and clean. This is a good session for a longboard or a foamie, especially if you want to avoid the crowds. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-shore chop, but the morning is your window.
Then we get a major spike. Thursday the 6th is the big one. The morning sees a 16 ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, with a strong offshore wind from the WSW at 28 mph. The combined energy is massive (6470). This is a serious swell, too big for beginners, only for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even better: 13 ft, 13-second period, moderate offshore wind, and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The combined energy is still huge (4832). This is the best on offer – a proper, powerful groundswell with clean offshore winds. If you’ve got the skills, this is the day.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are letdowns after that. The swell hangs around 8 ft from the SW, but the wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. The combined energy is moderate (2521 to 2629), but the wind ruins it.
Sunday the 9th is a second standout. The morning session delivers a 16 ft SSW swell, 10-second period, with a light offshore wind. The combined energy is huge (4917). It’s clean and powerful – again, only for experts. The afternoon gets smashed by a near gale and heavy rain, so get in early.
The start of the second week, Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, are blown out or too big. Tuesday morning is a monster 28 ft swell from the ESE, with a near gale cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is insane (38018). That is too big for this break, even for experts. However, Tuesday afternoon brings a complete flip: glassy conditions, 18 ft ESE swell, 12-second period, and the wave comment says exceptional for experts. The combined energy is still huge (8354). If you’re an expert and can handle the size, that glassy window is a dream.
Wednesday the 12th to Friday the 14th offer a more manageable run. The swell drops to 10 ft to 6 ft from the ESE, with periods around 10-11 seconds. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, and the combined energy drops to moderate (3140 to 1350) by Friday. Thursday the 13th has a clean morning with a light breeze, and Friday the 14th is glassy in the morning. These are good for experienced surfers, with clean conditions and decent shape.
The final weekend, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, fades out. The swell drops to 4 ft, with weak energy (256 to 594). The wind is light or cross-offshore, so it’s clean but tiny. A longboard session if you’re desperate.
Best on offer: Thursday the 6th (morning and afternoon) and Sunday the 9th (morning) are the standouts – big, clean, powerful groundswells with offshore winds. For the average surfer, Wednesday the 5th morning is the most accessible clean session.
Stay safe out there, and don’t be a hero on the 28 ft day.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 479 | 686 | 680 | 650 | 535 | 1316 | 942 | 718 | 672 | 544 | 514 | 418 | 303 | 196 | 440 | 2735 | 6407 | 4710 | 4522 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | on |
High Tide | 5:03AM1.55m | 5:27PM1.64m | 5:33AM1.52m | 5:56PM1.63m | 6:04AM1.46m | 6:29PM1.58m | 6:40AM1.38m | 7:06PM1.50m | 7:21AM1.27m | 7:52PM1.39m | 8:18AM1.14m | 8:59PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.18m | 11:11AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:39AM0.09m | 00:06AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.26m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.34m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:40AM0.54m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 14 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 324 | 158 | 150 | 257 | 535 | 380 | 942 | 718 | 672 | 544 | 450 | 328 | 231 | 113 | 307 | 2735 | 63 | 4710 | 4522 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | SW 14 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 65 | 75 | 18 | 286 | 15 | 287 | 663 | 572 | 528 | 514 | 418 | 303 | 196 | 440 | 110 | — | 42 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | S 10 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | — | — | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 10 | E 10 | — | — | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | 279 | 236 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 64 | 160 | 145 | — | — | 80 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 479 | 686 | 680 | 650 | — | 1316 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 40 | 113 | — | — | — | 6407 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 43 | 43 | 3 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 62 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 134 | 0 | 62 |
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