Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting with a bit of a frustrating wait. The first few days are a write-off, and we don’t get anything worth paddling out for until the 28th of August. The water is running much colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 61°F.

Hullets Reef is the only game in town, and it’s a tricky one. It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and handles a south swell. The combo of swell energy is moderate to strong (947) on the morning of Friday the 28th of August, with a 5ft swell from the S at 11 seconds. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy. But the real window opens that afternoon. The breeze swings light cross-offshore, dropping the waves to 4ft, and the whole thing cleans right up. The file says "expect very good surf conditions." That is your first genuine chance for a clean wave.

Saturday the 29th has a clean morning with a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops to 4ft from the S. It’s surfable for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon picks up a fresh offshore wind from the WSW, which is a big positive. The swell is tiny at 3ft, but the energy is low (434). It’s an option for a sunset glide if you’re desperate.

The standout for the whole outlook is Tuesday the 1st of September. The afternoon shows a big jump: an 12ft swell from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds. That is a very long period groundswell. The wind is strong offshore from the WSW, and the reef setup will handle that period beautifully. The surf will be big, powerful, and clean. The combined energy is a massive 4470. This is the one to circle. It’s big, over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Wednesday the 2nd of September keeps the energy going. The morning is 12ft SW at 13 seconds, with a fresh cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is the real gem: 12ft SW at 12 seconds, with a clean, moderate offshore wind from the SW. The data says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That’s the best call of the whole run. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s powerful.

After that, things get sloppy again. Friday the 4th of September is a full-on mess with a near gale and an 18ft ESE swell. That’s blown out, dangerous, and more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session. The following weekend is a write-off until Sunday the 6th of September, which offers a much cleaner 6ft ESE swell with a moderate cross-offshore wind. That’s a nice, clean, mellow day to finish the run.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd of September. That’s the big, clean, powerful southwest groundswell at Hullets Reef. The rest is a mix of waiting, small clean days, and blown-out chaos.

Rusty.

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