Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Alright folks, the outlook for Hullets Reef is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We've got plenty of swell on the charts for the next couple of weeks, but the wind gods aren't playing ball for a lot of it. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right off the bat, Saturday the 5th is a write-off. We've got 5ft of SSW swell, but it's getting hammered by a 16 mph easterly cross-on wind. The wave energy is moderate (685), but the conditions are just poor. Sunday the 6th is even worse; that swell jumps up to 12ft with a massive energy reading (7529), but with a 22 mph cross-on wind, it's a lumpy, blown-out mess. That's way too big for beginners anyway.

Monday the 7th is no better. The morning has a clean 8ft SSW swell with the wind coming from the east-northeast, but the data says conditions are poor. The afternoon is more of the same.

Now, here's the standout window. Tuesday morning, September 8th is your moment. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SW, with a solid 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm, 3 mph. That's the recipe for perfection at Hullets Reef. The combined energy is moderate (1001), but the conditions are set to be very good. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon turns choppy again as the wind picks up, so make the most of that morning session.

Wednesday the 9th is marginal. We've got a small, clean 2ft swell in the morning with a light cross-offshore wind, but it's barely breaking. The afternoon picks up to 4ft, but it's still marginal. Thursday the 10th has a bit more size, with a 8ft SW groundswell (16-second period) in the afternoon and a clean cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is strong (3000), but the forecast is still calling it marginal. It's worth a look if you're keen for a bigger wave.

Friday the 11th is back to poor conditions with onshore wind, and Saturday the 12th is a write-off – big, messy, cross-shore chop with 25 mph winds. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Into the second week, things get a bit wild. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are mostly poor or marginal with strong winds. The highlight of this period looks like Tuesday afternoon, September 15th. The swell is 8ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and we've got light cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is moderate (1798), and the conditions are expected to be excellent for experienced surfers. This one's a real standout for the more advanced crew.

Then on Wednesday the 16th, we've got a massive 13ft SW swell rolling in for the afternoon, with a strong offshore wind. The wave energy is through the roof (7183). It's clean, but that's strictly for experts only – the paddle out will be a mission. Thursday the 17th stays big, with 10ft SSW swell and clean cross-offshore winds, but it's still heavy. The final weekend, the 19th and 20th, looks like it's fading out with poor conditions and strong winds again.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best bet is Tuesday morning, September 8th for the glassy, clean conditions. For the bigger, more powerful stuff, keep an eye on Tuesday afternoon, September 15th and Wednesday afternoon, September 16th if you're experienced and don't mind a challenge.

Rusty.

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