Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for this spot. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming our way, so strap in.

First up, we’re looking at a rough start. The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday through to Saturday are all showing poor surf conditions with strong onshore winds and lumpy, messy waves. The swell is there, but it’s not surfable. You’re better off staying home.

Things start to turn around on Sunday, August 2nd, but it’s still only marginal. The wind is easing off, but the waves are still a bit messy from the east. It’s a tease, but not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, August 3rd, is the first real standout. The wind swings around to a light offshore and cross-offshore breeze, and the swell cleans right up. The waves are coming in at 5ft to 6ft from the ESE and E, with a moderate energy reading (1088). The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s not massive, but it’s clean and glassy, and that’s what we want. This is a solid session for a beginner to intermediate.

Tuesday, August 4th, keeps the good vibes going. The swell drops a touch to 5ft to 5ft from the SW, but the wind stays offshore or light cross-offshore. The surf is clean and fun. The combined energy is moderate (1046 and 892). It’s a good continuation.

But the real highlight, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday, August 5th. The swell jumps up to 10ft from the SW, with a long period of 14 seconds. This is serious groundswell energy (3584 in the afternoon). The wind is light cross-offshore, and it’s pumping. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. The waves will be powerful and set up nicely on the reef.

Thursday, August 6th, is another big one. Morning glassy conditions with a 10ft SW swell, and the energy reading is massive (5661). The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is a super session for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets a bit windier, but it’s still clean offshore.

Friday, August 7th, is a beast. The swell hits 13ft in the morning, with a 14-second period, and the energy is through the roof (6042). The wind is strong cross-offshore, but it’s clean. This is big, powerful, and only for experts. The afternoon is a bit more manageable at 12ft, but still a solid session for the brave.

After that, the weekend gets messy again. Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th, have strong to gale-force winds and big, unruly surf. It’s a no-go.

Monday, August 10th, brings a bit of a reprieve. The swell drops to 8ft to 8ft from the SW, with a moderate period (11 seconds). The afternoon has clean offshore wind, making it a good option for strong intermediates. The energy is moderate (1569).

The final days of the forecast, from Tuesday, August 11th, to Wednesday, August 12th, are marginal. The swell is smaller, around 6ft to 7ft, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s clean, but not pumping. The energy is low to moderate. It’s a session for a longboard or a funboard.

So, the best on offer is without a doubt Wednesday, August 5th, and Thursday, August 6th. That’s the big, clean, powerful groundswell. The earlier part of the week, Monday through Tuesday, is also a solid, clean option for the smaller waves. Don’t waste your time on the first few days or the weekend that follows.

Rusty.

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