Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,779 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up.
We've got a pulse of energy hitting the reefs, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The early part of the week is looking the most promising for those who can handle some size. There's a solid south-west groundswell building, and the water is sitting a touch cooler than usual for this time of year at 64°F, so you might want a steamer for the longer sessions.
The standout window is Tuesday, July 21st. We've got a solid 6ft to 8ft swell rolling in from the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is pumping hard. The wind is light and variable, keeping things clean. This is a day for experienced surfers – anything over 8ft is getting into the big stuff, and that long period will see the reef at Hullets Reef handling it beautifully. The wind is light and cross-off, which should keep it glassy. Be aware that it can get crowded here sometimes.
Monday, July 20th offers a decent afternoon session, with a clean 7ft SW swell (11-second period) and offshore wind. The energy is moderate, and it's a bit more manageable for a strong intermediate, but the real magic is the next day.
From Wednesday, July 22nd onwards, things get a bit trickier. The swell stays solid, but the wind swings onshore or becomes strong cross-off, making conditions lumpy and choppy. Thursday, July 23rd is a write-off with strong winds, and while Friday, July 24th has a massive 13ft SW groundswell (16-second period, very high energy), it's arriving with a cross-onshore wind, so the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. That's a beast of a swell, but it'll be blown out.
The following week, from July 28th onwards, we see another run of big, powerful swells, but the wind is consistently strong. July 30th afternoon looks clean with a 10ft swell and true offshore wind, but it's only for the expert crew. August 1st afternoon also looks promising with a 13ft SSW swell and clean cross-off wind, but again, that's big and powerful. The long-range outlook is dominated by large, windy swells, so pick your windows carefully. August 4th sees the swell drop right off and the direction shifts to the ESE, which isn't ideal for this spot.
Overall, pick your moment. Tuesday, July 21st is the clear winner for quality, but it's for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 407 | 932 | 441 | 1466 | 2939 | 2456 | 1363 | 1315 | 700 | 212 | 2308 | 2030 | 7288 | 5187 | 3859 | 2565 | 2345 | 2140 | 1298 | 1189 | 928 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:57PM1.37m | 8:11AM1.13m | 8:45PM1.24m | 9:11AM1.03m | 9:52PM1.14m | 10:52AM0.97m | 11:31PM1.10m | 12:39PM1.01m | 00:55AM1.14m | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.49m | 2:10PM0.49m | 3:11AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.64m | 4:38PM0.68m | 6:18AM0.62m | 6:31PM0.66m | 7:31AM0.54m | 7:41PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.44m | 8:25PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 821 | 932 | 441 | 1466 | 2939 | 2456 | 1363 | 1315 | 700 | 204 | 68 | 2030 | 7288 | 5187 | 3859 | 2565 | 2345 | 2140 | 1298 | 1189 | 928 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | — | E 5 | E 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 407 | 400 | 418 | 305 | 281 | 226 | 186 | 163 | 161 | 212 | 23 | 1131 | 48 | 31 | 74 | 36 | 45 | — | 10 | 70 | 461 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | E 10 | SSW 16 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | E 4 | — | ESE 12 | — | ESE 12 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | 209 | 19 | 422 | 8 | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | 93 | — | 52 | — | — | 29 | 17 | — | — | 16 | 10 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 1124 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 1323 | 649 | 2308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 33 | 107 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 18 | 133 | 15 | 134 | 18 | 4 | 190 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 79 |
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