Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Hullets Reef.

Right now, we’ve got nothing to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off with a messy, lumpy ocean. That cross-onshore wind is just ruining everything and the swell is all over the place. The combined swell energy on Saturday afternoon is moderate (1818), but that fresh breeze from the ESE is blowing straight across the face. It’s a no-go.

Sunday is even worse. We’re looking at a near-gale cross-onshore wind and a big 13ft swell from the ESE, but it’s blown out – total mess. The energy is huge, 4679, but it’s not for paddling. If you’re into kiting, maybe it looks fun, but for a surfboard? Leave it.

Monday morning stays onshore and lumpy with an 8ft swell, but by Monday afternoon the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the W, and it cleans up a little. Still only marginal though, so don’t get your hopes up. That 7ft E swell has moderate energy (1437).

Now, Tuesday the 15th – this is our first real standout. The morning is clear, wind is a light cross-offshore from the W at just 6 mph, and we’ve got a clean 5ft E swell at 11 seconds. Energy is moderate (1045) but the conditions are gonna be really clean. Tuesday afternoon is much the same – light cross-offshore, 5ft, same direction. This is the sweet spot for a paddle. The water temp is about 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year (anomaly of -3°), so grab a decent wetsuit.

Wednesday the 16th sees a new SW groundswell come in at 10ft with a 14-second period. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, which can make this reef setup shine. Wind is cross-offshore and the energy is strong (3352 and 3014). It’s marginal because of the rain and tide questions, but the wave quality for experienced surfers could be good. Keep an eye on the tide.

After that, we hit another rough patch. From Thursday the 17th right through to Monday the 21st, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or cross-shore, and the surf quality drops off a cliff. There are some cleaner moments but nothing worth making the trip for.

Now, for the long-range standout – Saturday the 26th of September. Saturday afternoon is looking excellent for experienced surfers. A clean 8ft E swell at 10 seconds, offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph, and strong energy (2678). That’s a solid wave, clean face, and the reef will handle it. This is the one to circle on the calendar if you can wait. Sunday the 27th has a smaller 3-4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and clean offshore winds. That’s better for a relaxed session, but the sets will be few and far between. Perfect for a point break or reef – which is exactly what Hullets is.

Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but on a Tuesday or a Saturday afternoon in September, you should be fine. The break is fairly consistent, so you won’t be sitting there for hours with nothing. Just watch the period – those long-period SW swells can make the reef a bit more critical.

The bottom line: Tuesday the 15th and Saturday the 26th of September (afternoon) are your best bets. Everything else is a washout for the most part.

Rusty.

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