Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checking in from the coast. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks, but there are some definite windows of opportunity if you’re keen to get wet. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so you might want to reach for the thicker rubber.

Kicking things off this Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, it’s a pretty quiet start. Swell’s around 8 ft from the east, but with a short 8-second period and gentle onshore winds, it’s going to be messy and not really worth the paddle. The combined energy is still moderate (1464), but the conditions just aren’t there. Monday and Tuesday look much the same—small, onshore, and choppy. There’s a real lull in the action here.

The first real standout shapes up on Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August. Swell drops to 3 ft, but it’s a clean SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period—that’s proper energy. The wind swings offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, and the combined energy is moderate (1343). This is a classic low-tide reef session for the experienced crew. The waves will be well-shaped and clean, but with that period, expect longer lulls between sets.

Thursday the 6th is the big one. We’ve got a solid 12 ft SW swell rolling in, with a 13-second period and offshore winds in the morning. The combined energy is strong (4113), and the conditions are clean. This is serious, powerful surf—definitely for experienced surfers only. The afternoon stays strong with 10 ft and offshore winds, but the wind picks up a bit. If you’re a confident surfer, this is your best window.

Friday the 7th sees the swell hold around 8 ft, but the wind turns onshore from the east, messing up the surface. The morning is just passable, but the afternoon turns choppy and poor. Saturday the 8th bounces back with 8 ft SW swell and offshore winds again, keeping the waves clean and lined up—another good one for the more experienced.

After that, things get wild. Sunday the 9th brings 12 ft swell, but with howling 28-34 mph winds, it’s just too dangerous for paddle surfing. This setup would be more interesting for the kite crew. Monday the 10th is smaller and wet, with rain moving in. Tuesday the 11th sees massive 18 ft to 23 ft SW swell with extreme energy (9213–15776) and strong onshore winds—no-go for surfing.

The second week settles down a bit. Wednesday the 12th still has big 18 ft swell and cross-shore winds, but it’s lumpy. Thursday the 13th drops to 10 ft, but with strong winds and rain, it’s still marginal. Friday the 14th offers a 5 ft SW swell with strong offshore winds, but it’s hard to paddle into.

Now, for the real sleeper in the second week: Saturday the 15th of August. Morning brings a tiny 4 ft SW swell, but with a 15-second period and glassy conditions—wind is just 3 mph from the WNW. Combined energy is moderate (1197), but the waves will be clean and well-shaped. It’s a fun, mellow session for anyone. Sunday the 16th is even better: 6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and glassy again in the morning. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers, and the energy is solid (1377). Monday the 17th stays clean in the morning, but the afternoon gets ruined by strong onshore winds.

Overall, the best bet is Thursday the 6th for the big, powerful stuff, and the glassy Sunday morning on the 16th for a cleaner, more manageable session. Keep an eye on the forecast, but these ones are worth marking on the calendar.

Rusty.

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