Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Grab a coffee and let’s talk surf.

Alright, we’ve got a mixed bag comin’ up for Hullets Reef. The first few days are gonna be a write-off, honestly—wind and swell ain’t cooperating. That changes midweek, though, with some real promise if you’re patient.

We start off Sunday the 2nd of August. Wind is howling from the ENE at 12 mph, onshore, and the swell’s coming straight from the east at 8 ft—but it’s a junky period of 8 seconds. Wave energy is strong at 1541, but the surf’s marginal, and tide’s all wrong. Don’t bother. Monday the 3rd is much the same: a bit smaller at 6 ft but still messy with onshore winds. Tuesday the 4th is flat and poor.

Wednesday the 5th is where it starts to turn. That morning, the wind swings to a light offshore from the SW at just 3 mph, and we see a sweet 3 ft groundswell from the SW with a 14-second period. Energy is moderate at 580. It’s clean. By the afternoon, wind picks up to 16 mph offshore from the WSW, swell bumps to 4 ft, and the energy climbs to 1057—still clean. Not big, but you’ll be smilin’.

Thursday the 6th of August is the first real standout. Morning brings a 12 ft SW swell (13-second period) and offshore cross-off wind from the WSW at 12 mph. Looking clean. Now, 12 ft is big—over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers. That afternoon gets even better: 10 ft SW swell, wind is strong offshore from the SW at 16 mph, clean as a whistle. The wave energy is pumping at 3282. If you’ve got the chops, Thursday arvo is the pick of the early run. Water temp is about average for this time of year—nothing weird.

Friday the 7th goes backward. Wind smashes onshore from the ENE at 19 mph, so even though there’s 8 ft of SW swell, it’s choppy and poor.

Saturday the 8th of August is the big one. That afternoon brings a monster 21 ft SW swell—period 12 seconds—with a strong offshore wind from the WSW at 25 mph. The wave energy is off the charts at 12231. That is huge. It’s clean but hard to paddle into. This is expert-only territory. If you’re a charger, this is your window.

Sunday the 9th stays solid but dropping: 13 ft in the morning with fresh offshore wind, then 10 ft in the afternoon. Still clean for the brave. Monday the 10th is a mess with cross-onshore winds again.

Tuesday the 11th offers 7 ft SW swell but onshore breezes ruin it. Wednesday the 12th brightens up: 5 ft in the morning with cross-off wind, then 4 ft in the afternoon with clean offshore wind. Nice, clean, small waves for those wanting a fun, mellow session.

Thursday the 13th of August is another standout to keep an eye on. The afternoon delivers a 12 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, cross-off wind from the SSW at 9 mph, clean. Wave energy sits at 5300. This is excellent for experienced surfers. That long period will make it set up nicely on the reef, but watch out—it’ll be pushy and straight at a beach break. Perfect for Hullets Reef.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see big swell (12 ft) but winds turn onshore or cross-shore, making it messy. By Sunday the 16th, it’s still big and lumpy. Monday the 17th fades to 7 ft with moderate cross-shore chop.

The two true standouts: Thursday afternoon the 6th of August for clean, big conditions, and Saturday afternoon the 8th of August for the real monster swell if you’re a charger. Crowds can show up at Hullets Reef sometimes, so pick your window.

Rusty.

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