
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,882 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 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 ahead for Hullets Reef. Don’t get too excited for the first week, honestly, it’s a bit of a rough start. The water temperature is sitting at 60° – that’s a solid 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’re gonna want a good hood and booties if you’re paddling out.
We’re looking at a long gap with no decent surf to get us going. From Tuesday the 11th right through until Friday the 14th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Strong, cross-onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions make it a total non-starter. On Friday morning and afternoon there’s a small pulse of 5ft SW swell with light offshore winds, but the forecast scores are still low and the shape is questionable with tides. It’s just not there yet.
Things start to turn around on Saturday morning, August 15. That’s the first real standout. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW swell, light cross-offshore winds from the WSW, and the combined energy is sitting at a moderate 789. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, well-shaped for a beginner-friendly reef, and you’ll have it mostly to yourself as crowds are only sometimes an issue. This is your best early window.
Sunday the 16th through Monday the 17th is a letdown again – small E swell, messy winds, poor conditions.
Now, Wednesday morning, August 19 – this is a big one, but it’s for experts only. A solid 12ft SW swell rolls in, combined energy spiking to 2502. It’s powerful and heavy, with light cross-shore winds and an 11-second period. That’s a lot of water moving. If you’re not experienced, stay on the beach.
The next real highlight hits Thursday morning, August 20. Excellent conditions for anyone who knows what they’re doing. A 7ft SW swell at 13 seconds, light cross-offshore wind, and clean faces. Combined energy is 1483 – strong and punchy. This is a proper groundswell, so the reef will be working beautifully.
We also get a good window later on Saturday afternoon, August 22. 7ft SW swell again, fresh offshore wind from the WSW, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 2200 – solid power. After that, the final call is Wednesday afternoon, August 26. A clean 7ft SW swell, light offshore wind from the SW, 12-second period, and very good surf conditions. Combined energy is 1303. A nice way to wrap up the outlook.
So, for the plan: Saturday morning, August 15 for the clean, smaller, beginner-friendly waves. Thursday morning, August 20 is the standout for experienced surfers – best combination of size, wind, and power in the whole period.
Stay safe, and don’t forget the thick rubber.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 21 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 14 | E 11 | SW 13 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
918 | 655 | 712 | 922 | 1235 | 1089 | 1882 | 1096 | 930 | 831 | 676 | 532 | 532 | 220 | 178 | 212 | 341 | 229 | 1457 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:38AM1.54m | 5:59PM1.66m | 6:09AM1.43m | 6:29PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:41AM0.08m | 00:10AM0.20m | 12:10PM0.19m | 00:40AM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | E 8 | SW 17 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | E 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
918 | 500 | 323 | 922 | 1235 | 659 | 1882 | 809 | 415 | 313 | 335 | 257 | 532 | 465 | 430 | 472 | 233 | 1127 | 1457 | 1077 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
— | 222 | 705 | 237 | 103 | 886 | 7 | 1096 | 930 | 831 | 676 | 532 | 180 | 220 | 178 | 212 | 341 | 229 | 224 | 168 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | S 10 | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — |
— | 34 | 712 | 55 | 31 | 1089 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | 36 | 8 | 2 | — | 158 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | — | E 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — |
773 | 655 | 545 | 898 | 1009 | — | 720 | — | — | — | 35 | 22 | — | 26 | 13 | 21 | 18 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 553 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 133 | 172 | 190 | 43 | 4 | 43 | 18 | 0 | 172 | 43 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 133 | 133 | 15 |
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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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