Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,323 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| 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, let’s break it down. The only break in the game is Hullets Reef, and the first few days are a bit of a bust. The real action doesn’t kick off until the afternoon of Saturday the 9th.
We’re looking at a solid 2.3m SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 35 km/h. That’s clean, powerful, and the water is a cold 16° – that’s 3° colder than usual, so bring the thick rubber. The combined swell energy is strong at 1970. This is your best bet for the whole 16 days: a reef, clean offshore wind, and a solid SW swell. It’s consistent, but expect a few other folks out there.
Sunday the 10th is bigger but a bit messier. The swell is 3.0m from the SW (13 seconds), with a cross-off wind from the WSW at 30 km/h. The energy is huge at 3451. That’s expert territory on a reef, so be careful. The wind is not as clean as Saturday, but it’s still surfable.
Monday the 11th drops to 2.5m SW, still with a cross-off wind from the S at 25 km/h. The energy is still very strong (1897). The morning will be the cleaner session before the wind turns more onshore later.
Tuesday the 12th and Wednesday the 13th are blown out. Onshore winds and messy conditions. Don’t bother.
Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th are marginal. Onshore to cross-on winds, and the swell is a mix of long-period SW and short-period E windswell. Not worth it.
Saturday the 16th is a small, clean window. The afternoon shows a 1.2m SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SW at 25 km/h. The energy is moderate at 796. Good for a beginner-friendly session on the reef.
Sunday the 17th is tiny. The swell is 0.8m from the east with a short 8-second period. The energy is a measly 86. It’s clean, but barely rideable.
Monday the 18th and Tuesday the 19th are poor. Cross-on winds and lumpy.
Wednesday the 20th is promising. The afternoon shows a 1.7m SW swell (14 seconds) with a light cross-off wind from the W at 10 km/h. The energy is moderate at 1183. That’s clean and should offer some nice waves.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. The best bet is the afternoon of Wednesday the 20th – it’s a long-range call, but the potential for clean, lined-up reef waves is there.
So, to sum it up: the standout is the Saturday afternoon (9th) and maybe the Sunday morning (10th) if you’re up for the size. After that, you’re waiting for a cleaner window around the 20th. The rest is mostly a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 9 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2289 | 1919 | 5323 | 3422 | 2576 | 2924 | 1871 | 1757 | 4037 | 1879 | 1005 | 623 | 584 | 790 | 1159 | 1144 | 2054 | 1330 | 820 | 828 | 667 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:54PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:39AM-0.05m | 11:06PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SW 17 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2289 | 1919 | 4616 | 3422 | 2576 | 2924 | 1871 | 1757 | 4037 | 1879 | 1005 | 500 | 233 | 790 | 1159 | 587 | 2054 | 817 | 525 | 509 | 656 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 39 | 51 | 50 | 29 | 48 | 30 | 23 | 71 | 13 | — | 202 | 111 | 584 | 172 | 73 | 1144 | 2 | 1330 | 820 | 704 | 667 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 24 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | 112 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 815 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 38 | 135 | 5323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 515 | 663 | 623 | 531 | 688 | 1009 | — | 652 | — | — | 828 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 964 | 250 | 249 | 190 | 175 | 175 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 133 | 172 | 164 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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