Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
15.4° C
3.4° 

Hullets Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hullets Reef surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,369 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 9th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 9th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, we're looking at a solid run of SW swell at Hullets Reef, but the wind is going to be a real pain for most of it. The water is sitting at a very unusual 60°F at the start, which is much colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good steamer.

The best bet is, without a doubt, Sunday morning the 9th. We've got a clean 10ft SW groundswell rolling in with a nice 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW. The combined energy is pumping at 3293, so there's plenty of grunt, but at that size, this is one for experienced surfers only. The reef will handle that long-period swell beautifully, and it's a beginner-friendly break, but these waves are not for learners. It's worth noting crowds are possible here.

Sunday afternoon the 9th gets messy, with a 12ft SSW swell but a strong cross-offshore wind from the SSE and heavy rain, so that's a write-off.

Monday the 10th stays clean enough but those cross-offshore winds from the S and SE keep the quality from being excellent. The morning has 8ft SW swell and the afternoon pushes 10ft, but the scores are average due to tide and wind factors.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are poor. The wind swings onshore and gets strong, killing any chance of clean waves. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th don't get much better, with onshore winds and lumpy conditions.

We then hit a big gap. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are poor to marginal, but the wind finally starts to ease. Sunday afternoon the 16th sees a shift to 5ft easterly windswell with a light offshore from the SW. The energy is low at 367, but it'll be clean. Monday the 17th morning is similar, with 5ft easterly swell and a gentle offshore wind.

Then there's a lull on Tuesday the 18th with only tiny waves before a big pulse of SW swell hits Wednesday the 19th. The morning has 10ft SW swell with a strong offshore wind, but it's rated as marginal because the wind is so strong it'll be hard to paddle into. The afternoon drops to 8ft with a fresh offshore, which is a bit more manageable.

Looking further out, the highlight of the second week is Sunday the 23rd. The afternoon session is looking glassy, with a 7ft SW swell and 12-second period, no wind at all, and the combined energy is a solid 1535. This is another excellent call for experienced surfers, and the glassy conditions will make it a joy.

The real monster arrives on Friday the 21st with a 18ft SW swell, but it's accompanied by a strong onshore gale, making it completely unsurfable. Saturday the 22nd is still huge at 12ft, but the wind stays onshore, so that's for experts only if they're desperate.

The Monday the 24th has another large 10ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it'll be choppy and messy.

Overall, if you're experienced, Sunday the 9th is the standout. For the second week, keep an eye on Sunday the 23rd afternoon. Everything else is a fight with the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri morning).

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
3
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
2.2
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
21
1
SSW
19
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3264
3820
2455
1788
1913
4369
1834
1005
545
573
782
1235
1001
1713
1381
853
648
536
458
525
373
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
35
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
25
SE
20
ESE
25
E
35
E
30
NE
40
ENE
45
ENE
35
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
N
10
E
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
on
cross-on
on
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High Tide
1:23PM1.23m
1:43AM1.40m
2:19PM1.41m
2:34AM1.52m
3:03PM1.57m
3:17AM1.61m
3:43PM1.70m
3:56AM1.66m
4:20PM1.78m
4:32AM1.66m
4:54PM1.79m
5:06AM1.62m
5:27PM1.75m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.43m
8:07AM0.27m
8:26PM0.27m
8:51AM0.13m
9:13PM0.15m
9:30AM0.02m
9:54PM0.06m
10:06AM-0.04m
10:31PM0.03m
10:39AM-0.05m
11:06PM0.04m
11:11AM-0.01m
11:39PM0.10m
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7:05
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7:03
7:03
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7:01
7:00
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5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:50
 mm
7
14
3
2
2
4
Temp °C
13
12
14
14
13
14
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15
15
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20
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22
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26
24
Feels °C
7
8
6
8
7
9
11
9
7
7
8
7
10
13
10
15
18
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18
24
21
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Information about the Hullets Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hullets Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hullets Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hullets Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hullets Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hullets Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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