Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Hullets Reef.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The opening of the period kicks off with some serious muscle on Tuesday the 25th, but it’s not going to be an easy paddle-out for everyone. The good news is that the winds set up clean for a few windows, so there are a couple of solid sessions if you time it right.
The standout of the whole run has to be Tuesday the 25th afternoon. There’s a nice 6 foot swell from the southwest, but the real magic is the 15-second period groundswell, giving it some serious push. The wind is clean offshore, so faces will be smooth. There is a lot of energy in the water, so it’s got power but it’s manageable for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the fortnight.
Now, don’t get too excited about the next morning. Wednesday the 26th looks ugly right from the start. Onshore winds from the east at 19 mph will trash a solid 8 foot swell. It gets even bigger in the arvo, hitting 10 feet, but with the wind cranking at 25 mph from the east, it’ll be a complete washing machine. This setup looks like it’d be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest.
We get a bit of a reset on Thursday the 27th. The morning brings a clean 7 foot swell from the SSW with a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. It’s not perfect, but it’s rideable for the experienced crew. The afternoon the swell drops to 6 feet and the wind swings around to a light cross-on, making it a bit lumpy.
The weekend is small. Saturday the 29th morning has a clean 3 foot swell from the south with a cross-off breeze, but it’s really just ankle-snappers. Sunday the 30th morning stays small at 3 feet, but the wind is offshore, so if you’re desperate for a glide, you could find something.
There’s a lull with not much to recommend through Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st, with swell dropping to 2 feet and weak energy. That gap lasts a couple of days.
Then, around Wednesday the 2nd of September, the ocean wakes up again. The morning shows an 8 foot SSW swell with a cross-shore chop, but the afternoon is where it’s at: a clean 10 foot swell from the southwest with fresh offshore winds. It’s big, powerful, and clean, but with that size, it’s strictly for the experts.
Thursday the 3rd is a write-off with near-gale force winds. Friday the 4th brings big numbers again—13 feet on the Friday morning!—but the offshore wind will be screaming at 25 mph, making it hard to even get in. The afternoon is a bit more manageable at 10 feet with the wind dropping a touch.
The final standout comes on Saturday the 5th of September morning. You’ve got a clean 8 foot swell from the south with a 13-second period and barely any wind. The conditions will be glassy, the energy is strong, and it’s a great setup for someone who knows what they’re doing. This is a real session to circle on the calendar.
Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Just a standard wetsuit.
Overall, look for Tuesday the 25th afternoon and Saturday the 5th morning. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big for anyone but the hardcore crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2096 | 2214 | 1434 | 2140 | 3903 | 3612 | 1525 | 1177 | 580 | 723 | 418 | 338 | 426 | 279 | 233 | 246 | 237 | 867 | 708 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:17AM1.31m | 2:42PM1.37m | 2:46AM1.43m | 3:09PM1.50m | 3:14AM1.52m | 3:35PM1.62m | 3:42AM1.59m | 4:01PM1.70m | 4:10AM1.63m | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.48m | 8:31AM0.32m | 8:45PM0.35m | 8:57AM0.20m | 9:13PM0.24m | 9:22AM0.11m | 9:41PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:14AM-0.00m | 10:37PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.05m | ||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | E 11 | E 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
2096 | 2214 | 1229 | 2140 | 3903 | 3612 | 1525 | 653 | 580 | 625 | 379 | 338 | 426 | 279 | 233 | 246 | 501 | 867 | 504 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
11 | 1081 | 1434 | 745 | 680 | 346 | 202 | 1177 | 563 | 723 | 418 | 279 | 269 | 229 | 249 | 255 | 237 | 149 | 112 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 14 | SSE 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 13 | — |
7 | 7 | — | 504 | — | — | — | 46 | 390 | 77 | 106 | 215 | 123 | 222 | 173 | 59 | 35 | 368 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | W 4 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | S 5 | SSW 9 |
— | — | — | — | 52 | 183 | 672 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 14 | 82 | 44 | 100 | 708 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 190 | 551 | 133 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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Information about the Hullets Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hullets Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hullets Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hullets Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hullets Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hullets Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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