Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Hullets Reef.
This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent and likes a south-easterly swell. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve got a strong run of swell coming, but the winds are going to keep things interesting. The water is running about 64°, which is a bit colder than the norm for this time of year – nothing wild, but you’ll want a wetsuit.
The first real standout hits Monday morning, July 6th. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SW with a solid 12-second interval, and the wind is glassy – barely a breath. The combined energy is pumping at 1119, so there’s serious power behind it. This is going to be clean, lined-up reef waves. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Tuesday afternoon, July 7th is another beauty. The swell holds at 7ft from the SW, still with that nice 12-second gap, and the wind swings offshore. That’s clean and hollow. Energy is still high at 1293.
Wednesday morning, July 8th, bumps up to 8ft from the SW, 13-second period, cross-off wind. The breeze is 30 km/h, so there’s a bit of texture, but still solid.
The big one hits Thursday morning, July 9th – a serious 10ft from the SW with a long 14-second period. Combined energy is massive at 4003. That’s big, powerful reef surf – expert only. The wind is cross-off and clean, though strong at 30 km/h.
After that, Friday and Saturday morning get messy with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
But Saturday afternoon, July 11th, is a sleeper. Swell drops to 7ft from the SSW, 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. Excellent for experienced surfers. Clean and glassy.
Sunday, July 12th, still has fun 8ft swell from the SE, but the period drops to 8 seconds – shorter, weaker energy (1218). It’ll be glassy in the morning though.
The second week is more hit-and-miss. Saturday, July 18th, afternoon brings 8ft from the SW, 9-second period, clean with cross-off breeze. Energy is strong at 2338, but that short period means it’s a bit more of a push.
From around Thursday, July 16th, through the end, the surf goes quiet and poor – onshore winds or strong offshore winds that are hard to paddle into.
So, your two best calls are Monday morning, July 6th and Saturday afternoon, July 11th – both glassy with solid, powerful SW swell. Thursday, July 9th, is for the pros. Everything else, pick your moments.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 441 | 323 | 910 | 961 | 1047 | 1240 | 1220 | 1335 | 1778 | 1201 | 3078 | 3985 | 3781 | 5241 | 4765 | 3919 | 3049 | 1459 | 1144 | 776 | 701 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.46m | 7:10AM1.30m | 7:46PM1.42m | 8:00AM1.21m | 8:38PM1.37m | 9:05AM1.14m | 9:46PM1.33m | 10:31AM1.10m | 11:09PM1.33m | 12:03PM1.14m | 00:31AM1.38m | 1:19PM1.25m | 1:39AM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.38m | 1:19PM0.31m | 2:04AM0.42m | 2:06PM0.38m | 3:06AM0.46m | 3:08PM0.46m | 4:24AM0.47m | 4:28PM0.50m | 5:49AM0.44m | 5:58PM0.48m | 7:05AM0.35m | 7:17PM0.39m | 8:06AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | 5:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 441 | 323 | 910 | 961 | 1047 | 1240 | 1220 | 1335 | 1778 | 1201 | 3078 | 3985 | 3781 | 5241 | 4765 | 3919 | 3049 | 1459 | 1144 | 776 | 701 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | E 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | S 8 | SW 18 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 211 | 116 | 204 | 176 | 106 | 67 | 65 | 37 | 22 | 280 | 318 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | 165 | 12 | 517 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | 179 | 166 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | — | 572 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 635 | 540 | 582 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 69 | 190 | 164 | 133 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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