Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the menu: Hullets Reef. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it really wants the swell coming from the southeast. The water is running at 56.3°, which is far colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t be fooled by the calendar – you’ll want a thick wetsuit.

The first decent shout is Sunday the 16th afternoon. We’ve got a 5.2ft southwest swell pushing in with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW. It’s clean, with moderate wave energy (846), and it’s a nice gentle entry into the week. Not the biggest, but the conditions are honest.

Monday the 17th morning is where it picks up. The swell jumps to 7.9ft from the southwest, period stretching to 14 seconds, and the energy is strong at 2205. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a standout for experienced surfers – that longer period groundswell will wrap nicely into the reef, making for some proper shaped waves. Afternoon drops off fast, though, with a puny 3.0ft easterly swell and poor conditions, so get out early.

Tuesday the 18th is another solid day. Morning sees 6.9ft southwest swell with a 13-second period, moderate energy (1546), and clean conditions despite a cross-off breeze. By afternoon it’s 8.2ft, still southwest, period holding at 13 seconds, and now offshore from the SW with gentle breeze. That afternoon session is the pick of the day – clean, powerful, and punchy. Keep an eye on the tide, but it’s very good for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 19th is a mixed bag. Morning is big at 9.8ft, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, which will mess up the face a bit. The afternoon gets a strong offshore from the WSW at 22 mph, with 8.2ft swell, but that wind will be gusty and make it tricky. The energy is solid (2026), but it’s not the cleanest.

Thursday the 20th is where things get serious. Morning has 13.1ft southwest swell with a 13-second period, and the energy is cranking at 5102. The wind is cross-offshore but fresh, so it’s clean enough for experts. The afternoon though – that’s the real gem. 11.5ft southwest swell, 14-second period, offshore wind from the SW at just 9 mph, and a combined energy of 4806. Clean, powerful, and lined up. This is the standout session of the first week for experienced surfers.

Friday the 21st is a write-off. Onshore wind, poor conditions, lumpy and choppy. Don’t even think about it.

Saturday the 22nd is messy. Morning has a 5.2ft swell but strong cross-offshore wind at 25 mph – too much breeze for clean surf. Afternoon sees 9.8ft swell but with a short 8-second period, so it’ll be weak and walled up. Not worth the paddle.

Now, here’s the big one: Sunday the 23rd. Morning has 19.7ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the energy is absolutely wind up at 15414. The wind is a strong cross-offshore, so there’s some chop, but for experts only. That swell is very long period, which means it’ll break fast and straight at beach breaks, but on a reef like this, it should hold some proper lines. The afternoon is similar – 18.0ft, same direction and period, energy at 15152. This is a big, dangerous swell. Not for the faint of heart.

Monday the 24th is still huge but cleaner. Morning has 14.8ft from the SSW, 14-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and energy at 8738. The afternoon drops slightly to 13.1ft but with offshore SW wind at 12 mph, making it glassy and clean. This is exceptional for experts – the reef will be working perfectly, long walls, heavy drops.

Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th is all onshore wind and messy conditions. Swell drops off, but the wind direction kills it. Choppy, lumpy, no fun.

Thursday the 27th offers a nice pause. Morning has 4.3ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate (838). It’s small but clean – a good recovery day.

Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are marginal. Swell sits around 4.9ft to 7.5ft, but the wind is fresh and cross-offshore, so it’s bumpy. Not terrible, but not the best.

Sunday the 30th

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