Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with E 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 (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, strap in. First real surf we’re looking at hits Friday morning, 11 September, so that’s where we start.
Hullets Reef is the only game in town. Beginner-friendly reef, fairly consistent, exposed to the swell. Water temp is about 62°, which is roughly 3° colder than normal for the season, so expect that extra bite.
Friday morning (11 Sept) – A solid SW groundswell at 6 ft, 13 seconds, with moderate wave energy (1259). Light offshore breeze from the SW means clean, lined-up sets. Good chance for a fun session, but the break can get crowded from time to time.
Friday afternoon – Wind shifts ESE, cross-shore, swell bumps to 7 ft (1230) but it’s cross-chop and messy. Not your window.
Saturday (12 Sept) – Weak 4 ft short-period E swell (253) in the morning with cross-onshore breeze. Tiny and rippled. Afternoon brings 6 ft (1806) but strong cross-onshore wind, choppy. Leave it.
Sunday (13 Sept) – Avoid. Huge 13 ft E swell (4470) with near gale cross-onshore at 31 mph. Blown to pieces. Better for kiting.
Monday (14 Sept) – Morning: 8 ft ESE swell (1857), light cross-onshore, marginal. Afternoon: 7 ft E swell (1351), cross-offshore breeze, clean. Not a standout but rideable.
Tuesday (15 Sept) – Winner. Morning has 6 ft SW swell (1178), glassy calm, no wind. Perfect conditions. Afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze, same 6 ft swell. Smooth, fun, user-friendly.
Wednesday (16 Sept) – Morning: 10 ft SW swell (3349) with cross-offshore wind, only for the brave. Afternoon is the real deal: 8 ft SW swell (2738), clean offshore breeze, excellent for experienced crew.
Thursday (17 Sept) – 6 ft SW swell (1334), cross-onshore and choppy. Pass.
Friday (18 Sept) – Morning is a top pick: 8 ft SW swell (2222), cross-offshore, clean lines. Excellent. Afternoon gets light cross-onshore, so hit the early session.
Saturday (19 Sept) – Morning marginal (7 ft, 1807), cross-onshore. Afternoon has a 6 ft SSW swell with an insane 20-second period (3631), but fresh cross-onshore winds ruin it – lumpy, messy.
Sunday (20 Sept) – Big and blown: 12 ft SSW swell (5535) with onshore winds, then 10 ft (3717) with strong cross-onshore. Kite territory.
Monday (21 Sept) – Afternoon is the gem: 6 ft SSW swell (1375), glassy, dead calm. Excellent for experienced surfers.
Tuesday (22 Sept) – Small 4 ft (599) clean but strong offshore, then 4 ft (549) with near gale offshore. Hard to paddle.
Wednesday (23 Sept) – Weak 4 ft S swell (214), short period. Just surfable.
Second week highlights: Thursday 25 Sept morning has a clean 7 ft E swell (1518) with cross-offshore breeze – a solid option. Otherwise, it’s mostly blown or too wild.
Best calls: Friday morning 11 Sept, Tuesday 15 Sept morning for glass, and Monday 21 Sept afternoon for that perfect glassy finish. Thursday 25 Sept morning also stands out.
Keep your wits about you.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, near gales from the E by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 6 | SW 14 | SW 16 | E 9 | SW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1204 | 1182 | 625 | 113 | 1402 | 2694 | 2353 | 1626 | 2002 | 1322 | 914 | 935 | 604 | 557 | 913 | 3143 | 2573 | 1749 | 987 | 700 | 603 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:53PM1.81m | 4:07AM1.66m | 4:23PM1.81m | 4:37AM1.63m | 4:52PM1.75m | 5:05AM1.56m | 5:20PM1.65m | 5:32AM1.47m | 5:46PM1.52m | 5:59AM1.35m | 6:11PM1.37m | 6:25AM1.22m | 6:38PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40AM-0.03m | 10:06PM-0.01m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:35PM0.01m | 10:38AM0.01m | 11:03PM0.06m | 11:06AM0.09m | 11:30PM0.16m | 11:32AM0.20m | 11:56PM0.27m | 11:58AM0.33m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.47m | 00:53AM0.54m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1204 | 1182 | 625 | 365 | 1402 | 2694 | 2117 | 1626 | 2002 | 1322 | 914 | 935 | 604 | 557 | 913 | 3143 | 2573 | 1749 | 987 | 700 | 603 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 55 | 48 | 138 | 77 | 131 | — | — | — | 859 | 535 | 437 | 537 | 517 | 313 | 710 | 204 | 162 | 128 | 249 | 188 | 340 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 10 | E 6 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | E 10 | S 10 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | 63 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 156 | 204 | 2 | 3 | 128 | 98 | 71 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 120 | 113 | 266 | 1207 | 2353 | 1583 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 172 | 43 | 4 | 133 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 133 | 175 | 190 | 172 |
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