Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a mixed bag starting out, but there are some solid windows to get excited about.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a wait. Things are a little average for the first few days, but don't write it off. The real action starts building as we head into the new month.

Thursday 27th August is a bit of a write-off. The swell is there at 7 ft from the SSW, but with a 15 km/h onshore wind, it's just messy and not worth the paddle-out. The combined energy is high at 2902, but the quality is missing.

Friday 28th August is where we start to see a turnaround. The morning session is a bit cleaner with a cross-off wind, but the real gem is the Friday afternoon at Hullets Reef. We've got a glassy 4 ft S swell – clean and inviting. The combined energy is a moderate 830, perfect for a fun, cruisy session. This is a solid option for a late afternoon surf.

Saturday 29th August the morning is blown out, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a 3 ft E swell and offshore winds. It's not big, but it'll be clean and playful.

Sunday 30th August brings a jump in size to 10 ft, but it's a short-period SW windswell with a strong breeze. It's a bit of a messy, choppy beast. This one is for the experienced guys only, and even then, it's not the best quality.

We hit a lull on Monday 31st August with hardly any energy. The combined energy drops to just 75 for the morning.

Then things get interesting. Tuesday 1st September is a standout. The morning brings a 8 ft SW groundswell with a light cross-off wind, and the afternoon is even better with a clean 8 ft SW swell and a gentle offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (1717 and 1898), and the wave comment says "excellent for experienced surfers." This is a top-tier session for those who know what they're doing.

Wednesday 2nd September cranks it up a notch. The morning sees a solid 12 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, packing a massive 5348 combined energy. The afternoon is the pick of the week with a 12 ft SW swell, a 20 km/h offshore wind, and a combined energy of 4778. The call is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a serious session for the big wave crew.

The outlook gets a bit wild from Thursday 3rd September onwards. We're looking at a massive storm system. The swell jumps to 20 ft and 21 ft, but the wind is howling at gale force, making it completely unsurfable. The combined energy goes through the roof (over 9000), but it's all noise and fury. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.

Friday 4th September is even bigger with a 21 ft ESE swell, and the wind is a severe gale. It's a total write-off.

Saturday 5th September the swell drops to 16 ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore and messy. Not great.

Sunday 6th September afternoon looks like a potential wildcard. The swell is a massive 20 ft from the ESE, with a cross-off wind and a combined energy of 15669. The wave comment says "marginal" but with a decent score. This is a big, powerful, clean swell, but it's going to be a handful. Only for the absolute experts.

The following week, from Monday 7th September through to Wednesday 9th September, the swell drops back down to more manageable 10 ft to 18 ft levels, but the wind is still a fresh cross-off breeze. The quality is marginal, but there will be windows of clean, powerful surf.

Tuesday 8th September afternoon looks like a good call with a 10 ft ESE swell and a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is 2051, and the wave comment says "excellent for experienced surfers." That's a solid session.

The last few days, 10th and 11th September, see the swell drop back down to 5 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is strong and the conditions are poor. We're back to waiting for the next pulse.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no need to break out the 5/4 just yet.

Best on offer:
- Friday 28th August afternoon – clean, glassy fun.
- Tuesday 1st September – excellent, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers.
- Wednesday 2nd September afternoon – big, clean, offshore swell for the heavy crew.

Rusty.

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