Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for this spot.

We’ve only got one wave in town for the next 16 days: Hullets Reef. It’s a reef break, decent exposure to the swell, and a beginner-friendly wave in the right conditions. Right now, the water feels noticeably cold for this time of year—about two degrees below average, so a good 4/3 is the call.

We start off Sunday, the 30th of August, with morning surf that’s already pretty solid: clean 8 ft of SW groundswell, period around 10 seconds, and a cross-off breeze. It’s surfable but not the best due to moderate wind. The afternoon cleans right up though—offshore wind, 7 ft of SW swell, and moderate wave energy (1223). This is the start of a good run.

Monday the 31st is the real highlight. Morning glass-off with 6 ft of clean SW groundswell, straight offshore breeze, and a lovely 12-second period giving the waves some proper push. Energy’s still solid (1002). This is the standout session: clean, fun, and not too crowded.

Tuesday the 1st of September cranks up the size. Morning sees 8 ft of SW groundswell at 12 seconds, offshore, with strong energy (1444). The afternoon gets even bigger: 8 ft, 13-second period, and still offshore. This is only for experienced surfers, folks—too big for beginners, but for those who can handle it, the power is incredible.

Wednesday the 2nd gets messy. Big 10 ft Wednesday morning but with a cross-on light breeze. It’s still clean-looking on the surface but the wind is off. By afternoon, it’s a chop-fest with strong onshore wind and the same size. Thursday the 3rd is even gnarlier: 12 ft in the morning, cross-off but with rain, then 15 ft in the afternoon, offshore but wild. The wave energy is huge (4436 in the arvo). Not a day for a normal paddle.

From Friday the 4th through to Monday the 14th of September, it’s mostly poor: lumpy, cross-shore winds, and choppy conditions. There’s a tiny window Thursday the 10th of September afternoon: 4 ft of SW groundswell, offshore, 14-second period, and very good conditions expected. That’s a sneaky glassy session if you can wait that long, but the swell’s weak (690).

Then on Monday the 14th of September afternoon, we get another big finish: 8 ft of SW groundswell, 15-second period, offshore breeze, and strong energy (2949). That’s a solid, clean, powerful swell for experienced surfers—a proper way to end the outlook.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning the 31st of August for clean, fun waves, and the more experienced crew should pencil in Tuesday the 1st and Monday the 14th of September afternoons.

Rusty.

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