Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let's have a look at the forecast for Hullets Reef.

Honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag for the first week and a half. We've got some serious size coming through at times, but the wind is going to be a real battle. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The opening few days, from Thursday the 3rd to the 7th, are largely a write-off. The wind is a nasty cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is messy. Not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 6th has a massive amount of energy in the water (3231 to 5671), but it's pinned with a strong cross-onshore wind, making it a total mess. That's more of a kite crew session than a surf.

Then we get a little window on Tuesday the 8th. The morning is the standout early in the run. We've got a 5 ft SW groundswell (period of 13 seconds), and the wind is glassy. It'll be clean, but with a combined energy of 1188, it's not going to be pumping. It's a beginner-friendly reef break, so it's a good chance for a learner session if you're keen. The afternoon gets a bit choppy again.

After that, we go through another long stretch of junk. From the 9th right through to the 15th, it's mostly cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. The energy drops right off, down to 148 on the 11th. There's a brief window on the 12th with a 5 ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on, so it's marginal at best.

The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday the 16th of September. This is the best bet of the whole forecast. The morning starts with a clean 7 ft SW groundswell and a light offshore breeze. The afternoon is even better: glassy conditions with a 7 ft SW swell. The combined energy is strong (2028 and 1779), and the period of 14 seconds means proper lines. This is a solid, experienced-swell, so it's not for groms. The reef will handle that long period well, and with offshore and glassy winds, it's going to be firing. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect some company.

Thursday the 17th also looks promising with offshore winds and a 5 ft to 8 ft SW swell, though the wind picks up a bit. Still a good option.

Then we get a crazy spike on the 18th of September. A massive 16 ft to 18 ft SW swell rolls in, but the energy is enormous (26561), and the wind is a strong cross-onshore. The model says it's too big for the break, and I'd agree. That's a total washout for the reef.

So, overall, it's a tough start, a long wait, but a solid finish. Tuesday the 8th morning for a clean, small wave, but Wednesday the 16th is the clear winner. Get it while it's glassy.

Rusty

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