Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here.

We’ve got a mixed bag of swell and conditions on the table for Hullets Reef. The next week or so sees plenty of size but it’s mostly gonna be a battle with the wind. There’s a big gap of poor to marginal surf at the start, but things start looking up towards the end of the first week and into the second. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.

The first real surf we can talk about kicks off on Wednesday morning the 26th of August, but honestly, it’s a write-off for surfing: we’ve got a solid 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16 second period, but it’s absolutely blown out by a strong cross-onshore wind at 19 mph. The combined swell energy is pumping hard (5322) but the conditions are poor. That afternoon is even worse with 25 mph cross-onshore winds. Not worth a look.

Thursday the 27th is still messy. A 7ft SSW swell (12 sec period) is on the cards for the morning, but it’s only onshore and the conditions are unknown. The afternoon drops to 6ft but stays cross-onshore and choppy. Energy is still high (1862 and 1477) but the quality is marginal at best.

Friday the 28th brings a smaller 5ft S swell (11 sec period) with a light onshore breeze in the morning – still marginal. The afternoon cleans up a little with a light cross-shore and only 4ft, but it’s nothing to get excited about. Energy is down around 847-953.

Saturday the 29th cleans right up. A 4ft S swell with a light cross-offshore wind gives us clean waves. It’s small, but the conditions are sweet. Energy is low (451). The afternoon gets a tiny 3ft SSE swell with a fresh offshore wind, still clean. Not a standout, but a good session for a beginner on a longboard.

Okay, here’s the standout for the first week. Monday the 31st of August afternoon. A 6ft SW groundswell with a 12 second period rolls in with clean conditions under a gentle breeze. The combined energy is moderate (855) and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one to circle. Offshore wind (SW) is the optimum direction for this reef, and with “fairly consistent” waves, it’ll be lining up nicely. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, but for a clean 6ft SW swell on a reef? Get amongst it.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning holds 8ft SW groundswell and clean conditions, but it’s a bit more size and the wind picks up to 16 mph – still clean, but more challenging. The afternoon goes absolutely ballistic: 13ft SW swell (14 sec period) and a near gale cross-offshore wind at 31 mph. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s dangerous and rated poor.

Wednesday the 2nd stays big and clean with a 15ft SW swell (13 sec) and strong winds. Thursday the 3rd of September morning is the other real highlight. A 7ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind, clean conditions, and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a solid, powerful reef wave with moderate wave energy (1475). The afternoon holds 6ft SW swell with a light breeze – also very good.

The second week gets messy again. Friday the 4th of September through to the 10th is mostly blown out by cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, with some marginal windows. The standout in that back half is Monday the 7th of September morning: a 6ft S swell with a fresh offshore wind, clean, and moderate energy (1980). Definitely the pick of the second week, but further out so less certain.

All in, Thursday the 3rd of September morning is the best on offer – clean, powerful, and solid. Monday the 31st of August afternoon is the other gem for a more relaxed session.

Rusty.

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