Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some serious potential brewing in the second half of this run. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out just yet.
The only spot in the picture is Hullets Reef, a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than we’re used to this time of year.
Monday the 7th is a total no-go, with onshore wind howling at 19 mph and the swell a messy 8ft. Just leave the board in the car.
Tuesday the 8th morning is where things perk up. A cleaner 4ft SW swell with light offshore wind (SW 6 mph) should produce some tidy, clean little waves for the beginners. The combined energy is moderate (1062). Not a standout, but a solid start. The afternoon stays manageable but gets a bit cross-shore.
Wednesday the 9th drops right off, with weak 2ft swell and the combined energy barely making it to 443. You're just bobbing around out there. Not worth it.
The rest of the week through to the 11th is mostly windy and messy, with ENE winds and lumpy onshore junk. Friday is particularly poor. It’s tough going.
Thursday the 10th afternoon offers a glimmer: 5ft of clean SW swell with offshore wind (SW 12 mph) and a lovely 16-second period. This is proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (1709). It’ll be a good session for experienced surfers, though the reef can get a bit tricky.
Sunday the 13th rolls around with a cracker in the afternoon. Light offshore wind (SW 3 mph), nearly glassy, with 6ft of clean SW swell and a combined energy of 2229. Conditions are excellent, and there might be a few out, but it’s worth it.
Now, the big news. Wednesday the 16th of September is a true standout. Morning sees a solid 15ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period – that’s very long period energy. Offshore wind (W 19 mph) and the combined energy is extreme at 10013. The afternoon gets even more powerful, with 13ft and a combined energy of 14261. This is expert-only territory. The wind is offshore but strong, so it will be clean but serious. If you’re good enough, this is the session of the run.
Thursday the 17th morning is also huge: 12ft of SW swell, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 7032. Exceptional for experts, but the afternoon turns totally blown out by a near gale. Get it in the morning.
The 18th and 19th are a mess due to weak windswell from the ESE and howling winds. Not for surfing.
Sunday the 20th saves the week again. Glassy early with 6ft, clean SW swell, and a combined energy of 1970. The afternoon stays clean with 7ft and 2056 energy. Excellent, clean conditions for experienced surfers. Crowds are always a possibility here, so get out early.
The final days from the 21st onward stay good but not epic. Clean, 6ft to 7ft SW swells with offshore winds. Solid, consistent riding into Tuesday the 22nd.
Best on offer: Wednesday the 16th is the king. Huge, long-period SW groundswell with offshore wind. Only for experts. Right behind it, Sunday the 20th offers excellent, glassy conditions with powerful swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | SW 15 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2374 | 1674 | 919 | 581 | 361 | 228 | 169 | 404 | 326 | 424 | 1101 | 1918 | 1242 | 1018 | 570 | 555 | 1212 | 1188 | 1521 | 1325 | 919 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.29m | 1:42AM1.37m | 2:10PM1.49m | 2:25AM1.50m | 2:47PM1.65m | 3:02AM1.60m | 3:21PM1.76m | 3:35AM1.65m | 3:53PM1.81m | 4:07AM1.66m | 4:23PM1.81m | 4:37AM1.63m | 4:52PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.39m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.10m | 9:09AM0.02m | 9:35PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.03m | 10:06PM-0.01m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:35PM0.01m | 10:38AM0.01m | 11:03PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2374 | 1674 | 550 | 375 | 239 | 166 | 129 | 404 | 326 | 424 | 1101 | 1918 | 1242 | 1018 | 570 | 555 | 1212 | 1184 | 1041 | 904 | 626 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 11 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | — | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 59 | 50 | 919 | 581 | 361 | 228 | 145 | 29 | 134 | 116 | 514 | 78 | 82 | 75 | 93 | — | 4 | 488 | 1521 | 1325 | 919 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SE 9 | SW 16 | E 10 | — | SE 6 | E 10 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 50 | 161 | 106 | 77 | 48 | 169 | 13 | 22 | 274 | 94 | — | 17 | 50 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | E 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 337 | 653 | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 37 | 25 | 16 | — | — | 151 | 384 | 540 | 558 | 1188 | 1366 | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 4 | 3 | 69 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 172 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
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