Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,032 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Aug 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at this spot.
We’ve got a real mixed bag coming up, but there’s a solid window of clean, decent surf to kick things off. The first couple of days look like the pick of the bunch before things get a bit wild and then messy.
Starting Monday, the 24th of August, we get a nice little taste. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy with a bit of push behind it. The wind is blowing offshore from the SW, keeping the surface glassy. The water is a chilly 59°, and that’s a huge 7° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good thick wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate at 911, so it’s not a monster, but for a Monday afternoon session, it’ll be fun. This is a reef break, so it will handle that long-period swell well.
Tuesday, the 25th, sees the swell bump up. The morning comes in at 8ft from the SW (13 seconds), and the afternoon drops to 6ft but with a lovely 15-second period. The wind stays offshore from the WSW. That morning 8ft is getting into the territory where it’s more for experienced surfers, but the afternoon is a solid, powerful option. The combined energy jumps to 3302 and 2665 respectively, so there’s some serious grunt in the water. This is the standout window. The first two days are the best on offer.
Wednesday, the 26th, is where it all turns pear-shaped. The wind swings to the east, blowing a strong cross-onshore 19 to 25 mph. The swell is still big, 8ft to 10ft, but the wind messes it up completely. Combined energy is through the roof at 3374 and 3832, but it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. Not for surfing; this is more of a kite-surfing setup if anything.
From Thursday the 27th all the way through to Tuesday the 8th of September, the forecast is a write-off. The wind is either onshore, cross-onshore, or just messy, and the swell direction swings around to the east. The combined energy drops off, and the quality is poor. There’s a few windows where the wind is offshore again, like Monday the 31st of August afternoon, with a 6ft swell from the SW (11 seconds), but the scores are low and it’s certainly not worth getting excited about.
There is a big, scary pulse of swell that shows up on the 2nd and 3rd of September. We’re talking 12ft to 18ft from the SW and SE, with combined energy from 4462 to 7391. The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but these are massive waves. The 18ft on the 3rd is for experts only, and even then, the wind is strong. This is a “look and don’t touch” kind of session unless you’re a pro.
After that, from the 4th of September through the 8th, the wind goes back to a strong cross-onshore, ruining the cleanup from those big swells. It’s not worth paddling out.
So, to sum it up: get in the water on Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th. That’s the sweet spot. After that, you’ll be waiting a long time for anything decent, and the big stuff at the start of September is for the brave or the foolish.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 7 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
508 | 2096 | 2214 | 1434 | 2126 | 3296 | 3659 | 1501 | 1177 | 874 | 938 | 510 | 458 | 382 | 342 | 342 | 354 | 303 | 407 | 1284 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:14PM1.23m | 2:17AM1.31m | 2:42PM1.37m | 2:46AM1.43m | 3:09PM1.50m | 3:14AM1.52m | 3:35PM1.62m | 3:42AM1.59m | 4:01PM1.70m | 4:10AM1.63m | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.48m | 8:31AM0.32m | 8:45PM0.35m | 8:57AM0.20m | 9:13PM0.24m | 9:22AM0.11m | 9:41PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:14AM-0.00m | 10:37PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | E 8 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
461 | 2096 | 2214 | 1229 | 2126 | 3296 | 3659 | 1501 | 783 | 553 | 938 | 510 | 284 | 382 | 342 | 342 | 354 | 463 | 784 | 1284 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
403 | 11 | 1081 | 1434 | 618 | 721 | 357 | 202 | 1177 | 336 | 639 | 418 | 106 | 332 | 198 | 206 | 180 | 303 | 160 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
508 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 45 | 94 | 77 | 70 | 47 | 123 | 180 | 133 | 59 | 22 | 10 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | NNE 2 | NW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 78 | 173 | 657 | — | 874 | — | — | 458 | 1 | 70 | 19 | 180 | 222 | 407 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 551 | 190 | 133 | 133 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 62 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 133 | 0 |
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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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