Hullets Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 24.84° E

Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hullets Reef sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.7° 

Hullets Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hullets Reef surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,323 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hullets Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
3
SW
8
2.5
SW
9
2.5
SW
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
1.9
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1817
1430
1100
722
418
344
384
256
237
192
1132
1034
1201
59
62
836
1651
1860
3126
Wind (km/h)
40
ENE
15
NE
15
E
15
W
20
W
5
SSE
5
ENE
30
W
25
WSW
20
W
40
W
35
WSW
25
W
30
W
30
WSW
5
NNE
5
W
15
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
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on
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:14AM1.52m
3:35PM1.62m
3:42AM1.59m
4:01PM1.70m
4:10AM1.63m
4:28PM1.75m
4:38AM1.63m
4:56PM1.76m
5:08AM1.59m
5:26PM1.72m
5:39AM1.52m
5:58PM1.64m
Low Tide
9:13PM0.24m
9:22AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:48AM0.04m
10:08PM0.08m
10:14AM-0.00m
10:37PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.05m
11:10AM0.03m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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26
15
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8
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Information about the Hullets Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hullets Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hullets Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hullets Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hullets Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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