Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks.

The first real opportunity to get wet comes this Saturday morning, July 25th, at Hullets Reef. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there. Saturday morning we’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a lovely 13-second period, which brings a ton of energy (2201). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the W, so it’s going to be clean. This is a standout session for experienced surfers – the waves have punch, but it’s not out of control. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

Saturday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 10ft, but the wind shifts to a light cross-shore from the ESE. It’s still rideable, but a bit more mixed up with some cross ripples. It’s a marginal call, but the morning is the real winner.

Sunday the 26th is a write-off. The wind is onshore and the wave quality drops off, so give it a miss.

Monday the 27th is a strange one. The swell is still there, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph, making it cross-off but messy. There’s a huge 10ft SSW swell with a crazy 17-second period and massive energy (5861) in the afternoon, but it’s paired with strong winds. Honestly, with that much swell and strong wind, this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 30th through to the end of the first week is a total bust. Strong onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. The swell is there but the quality is gone. There’s a gap of several days here with no real recommendations.

Now, we get a flicker of hope on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning session sees a 7ft E swell with a 10-second period, and light cross-offshore winds from the WSW. It’s clean and the energy is moderate (1192). It’s looking very good, but the swell direction is E, which isn’t the optimum SE for this spot. Still, a good clean wave.

The real standout, and the one I’m buzzing about, is Monday, August 3rd. Both the morning and afternoon are firing. We’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period in the morning, dropping to 15 seconds in the afternoon. This is a proper long-period groundswell, which means well-shaped, powerful waves, and longer lulls between sets – makes paddling out a bit easier. The wind is offshore (WSW) in the morning and cross-offshore in the afternoon, both with a moderate breeze. The energy is strong (3005 and 2705). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The reef will handle that long-period energy far better than a beach break, so it should be a ripper.

The rest of the week into August 8th-9th gets messy again with strong winds and onshore slop, though there’s a slight chance of a clean-ish session on Friday afternoon, August 7th, with a 10ft SW swell and light offshore winds from the SSW. That’s one for the experts, but it’s a long way out and could change.

Overall, your best bet is Saturday morning, July 25th, and then lock in Monday, August 3rd. That Monday is the pick of the whole forecast.

Rusty.

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