Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the menu, so we’ll be riding the story of this single reef all the way through.

We kick things off on Sunday, August 9th, with a solid pulse of swell. The ocean is throwing 12 ft of SW groundswell at us, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is a beefy 3589. This is serious wave energy. It’s going to be a big, powerful reef break, and the wind is howling offshore from the WSW at 15 mph, keeping things clean. This is expert territory only—if you’re not comfortable in heavy water, stay on the beach and watch. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Sunday afternoon turns nasty real quick. The wind swings SSE and jumps to 28 mph, turning it cross-offshore and ruining the shape. Don’t bother.

Monday, August 10th, the swell drops a touch to 8 ft in the morning, but that 15 mph S cross-off wind keeps it clean. The energy is still solid at 1940. It’s a bit of a tricky one, borderline with the tide, but a decent option for the crew who can handle it. By the afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore from the SE and messes up the face.

Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off. Strong onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell hangs around but it’s not surfable.

Thursday, August 13th, morning shows a tiny window with 4 ft of SSW swell but the period is a very long 20 seconds. That energy is still high at 2596, but the wind is onshore from the ENE. It’s a marginal call at best.

Now, let’s talk about the best stretch. Look towards Saturday, August 15th. The afternoon session is the real standout. We’ve got 4 ft of SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy is 1248. That is going to be some clean, fun reef surfing. This is the pick of the whole period for the average to experienced surfer.

Sunday, August 16th, keeps that trend going with light offshore breezes both morning and afternoon. The swell mixes in some 5 ft easterly windswell with a short 9-second period, so it won’t be as punchy, but it’ll be clean and ridable.

Monday, August 17th, sees a jump in swell again, 7 ft of SW groundswell in the afternoon with a 16-second period. The wind is light cross-shore from the ESE. The energy is back up to 2808. It’s a bit of a gamble with the tide and wind, but it has potential for some heavy lines if you get the right bank.

Tuesday, August 18th, is small and glassy in the morning with 3 ft waves. Not much going on.

Then we hit another solid run. Wednesday, August 19th, morning delivers 8 ft of SW swell with an 11-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph. Energy is 1620. This is another session for the experienced crew. Thursday, August 20th, morning is more of the same: 8 ft SW swell, 15 mph offshore wind from the WSW, and 1406 energy. This is big, clean, and powerful. Experts only.

After that, the wind goes onshore and nasty again from Friday through Sunday, August 23rd. But hold on—Sunday morning, August 23rd, we get another cracker. 8 ft of SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the wind is a solid 15 mph offshore from the SW. Energy is a massive 2829. This is a proper groundswell, and the reef will be handling it. It’s another expert-only day, but it’ll be epic.

Monday, August 24th, finishes the run with messy onshore wind. That’s it for this stretch.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Saturday afternoon, August 15th, for the clean, fun size. If you’re an experienced charger, the mornings of August 19th, 20th, and the 23rd are your big-wave windows. Don’t sleep on that Sunday the 23rd—it looks promising, but it’s a ways out, so keep an eye on it.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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