Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at Hullets Reef over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef break, so it handles a good swell direction properly. The water is sitting at 61°F right now, which is a solid 5°F colder than usual for this time of year—that’s a notable chill, so don’t be shy with the thick rubber.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Friday the 14th is pretty ordinary with a 5ft SW groundswell, but cross-on winds are making it choppy, and the wave energy’s moderate at 1370. Not one to rush out for.

Saturday the 15th morning, though, that’s where it gets interesting. Glassy conditions, a clean 4ft SW swell from 14 seconds, and the energy’s down to 603. It’s not massive, but with zero wind and that reef holding the shape, it’ll be a nice little session for beginners and anyone wanting an easy paddle.

Sunday the 16th afternoon is a step up: a clean 5ft SW groundswell, offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph, and moderate energy at 894. That’s proper, lined-up reef waves with little crowd stress—the reef’s only “sometimes” busy.

Monday the 17th morning is a standout for experienced surfers. You’re looking at 8ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy at 2102. That’s a solid, powerful wave. Not one for the groms though—over 5ft gets tricky.

The following weekend, Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, the swell jacks up proper big. Saturday morning has 13ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, with strong energy at 4769 and clean cross-off wind. That’s expert territory for sure. Sunday the 23rd morning is similar: 15ft SSW groundswell, 14 seconds, massive energy at 7158, but with rain showers and fresh cross-off wind. If you’ve got the balls and the board, these are the days.

Then the real standout—Saturday the 29th morning. That’s a monster. 16ft SW groundswell from 16 seconds, glassy as, and a bonkers energy reading of 12575. That’s exceptional for experts only. The reef will hold it beautifully, but you need to know what you’re doing. The afternoon turns a bit lumpy with cross-on wind, so get in early.

Through the middle of the second week, the swell stays solid but can get a bit lumpy with cross-on winds around the 24th–27th. Not writing those off, but they’re not the pick.

So, if you’re chasing the best of the best, lock in Saturday the 29th morning for a proper, glassy, groundswell session at Hullets Reef. Monday the 17th morning is your safer bet for a big, clean day before that. Keep your wetsuit thick and your reflexes sharp.

Rusty.

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