Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it. The ocean is about to give us a beating, but we've got to work for it.
First up, the water is sitting at 61°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so a thicker wetsuit is a must.
We’ve got a long, slow start here. The first few days are a write-off – there’s swell, but the wind is a disaster. Friday the 7th is a mess with a strong cross-onshore wind, and Saturday the 8th is cleaner but the wind is still fresh and the conditions are only marginal. You’ll be looking at the ocean and not getting in.
The same story continues through Sunday the 9th, Monday the 10th, and Tuesday the 11th. There’s a lot of wave energy in the water (combined energy up to 6883 on Sunday afternoon), but the wind is just too strong or from the wrong direction to make it worth your while. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are also blown out. It's a frustrating stretch.
Now, the weekend of the 16th and 17th is where it gets interesting. On Monday the 17th of August, we have a stand-out session. The afternoon is going to be magic. The wind is forecast to be glassy, absolutely zero wind, and the swell is a solid 7 ft from the SW. The energy is moderate (1798), but with that glassy surface, the waves at Hullets Reef will be holding up. This is a solid, powerful swell for experienced surfers only.
The following day, Tuesday the 18th of August, is also a top pick. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind swings offshore from the WSW at 16 mph, giving us those clean, peeling faces. The swell is still holding at 6 ft from the SW with a moderate 12-second period. This is a quality day for anyone who knows what they’re doing.
The last week of the forecast is a mixed bag. The swell drops off, but the offshore winds stick around. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th have clean, offshore winds, but the swell is down to 3 ft to 5 ft. It’s a good option for a longboard or a fun fish, but not a standout. By Friday the 21st, the wind picks up again and the swell drops, marking the end of the run.
Best on offer: The absolute standout is Monday the 17th of August afternoon. Glassy conditions and a solid 7 ft SW swell. For the second best, Tuesday the 18th of August afternoon, with a clean offshore wind and similar sized swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2445 | 2747 | 3331 | 2289 | 1919 | 5048 | 3409 | 3700 | 2874 | 2418 | 2507 | 2977 | 2782 | 1098 | 546 | 521 | 782 | 1249 | 1367 | 2165 | 1410 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:51AM1.05m | 10:46PM1.21m | 11:59AM1.08m | 00:33AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.23m | 1:43AM1.40m | 2:19PM1.41m | 2:34AM1.52m | 3:03PM1.57m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:43PM1.70m | 3:56AM1.66m | 4:20PM1.78m | 4:32AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.58m | 5:36AM0.53m | 6:00PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.42m | 7:28PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.27m | 8:51AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:30AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.06m | 10:06AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2445 | 2747 | 3331 | 2289 | 1919 | 4309 | 3409 | 3135 | 2874 | 16 | 2507 | 2977 | 2782 | 1098 | 546 | 291 | 782 | 1249 | 1367 | 2165 | 1410 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 8 | S 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 45 | 80 | 111 | 80 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 30 | — | 16 | — | 46 | 144 | 103 | 521 | 172 | 69 | 302 | 7 | 229 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 24 | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 66 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 92 | 111 | — | 73 | 31 | 951 | 3 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | E 6 | W 4 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | SSW 12 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 80 | 92 | 45 | 153 | 5048 | — | 3700 | — | 2418 | — | 168 | 157 | 291 | 263 | 361 | 415 | 504 | 421 | 263 | 341 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 175 | 9 | 133 | 18 | 18 | 440 | 3039 | 0 | 249 | 190 | 175 | 175 | 553 | 133 | 164 | 190 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 |
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