Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Hullets Reef over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tale of two halves. The first week is a write-off, plain and simple. We’ve got a solid run of fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf conditions hammering the reef for days. From Friday the 4th right through to Monday the 7th, it’s just not worth getting wet. The swell is there, but the wind is trash. The combined energy is moderate to strong (values between 1163 and 7104), but it’s all messy, junk surf. You’d be better off watching the tide come in.

Things finally turn a corner on Tuesday the 8th. That morning, the wind drops to glassy, with a 4ft SW swell rolling in at 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell period, and the energy is still moderate (1086). The water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the first real window of clean surf, and it’s the best morning of the first week. The wind is glassy, so expect a clean, lined-up reef. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good one to get back into it. The offshore is SW, and the swell is from the SW, so that’s a nice match.

The next few days stay small but clean. Wednesday the 9th has a 4ft E swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and Thursday the 10th sees a 3ft to 4ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is light to moderate (633 to 756). Not big, but clean and fun for a beginner-friendly reef. The crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might have it to yourself.

Now, the standout. Circle Thursday the 17th of September on your calendar. The afternoon session is looking exceptional. We’ve got an 12ft SW swell ticking over at 15 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell pumping in with strong energy (9448). The wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the SW, which is exactly what you want for this reef. The swell direction matches the optimum swell direction, and the waves will be clean and lined up. This is for experienced surfers only – at over 8ft, it’s too big for beginners. The quality is exceptional, and the handling will be on point. It’s a true highlight, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on the updates.

Friday the 18th morning is still big, with a 15ft SW swell and moderate energy (9893), but the wind swings cross-onshore, and the conditions start to deteriorate again. The second week has some promising windows, but the wind is a constant battle. Don’t sleep on Tuesday the 15th afternoon, either – a 8ft SW swell with glassy conditions and a "excellent" rating for experienced surfers. That’s a solid session before the big one.

For the most part, the first week is a bust, and then we get a few clean, smaller days, leading into a proper, heavy stand-out on the 17th. There’s a lot of clean, moderate-energy surf in between, but the 17th is the one you want to be on.

Rusty.

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