Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for our local patch.

The first bit of action is a bit of a slow start, but then it gets real interesting, real quick. It’s a classic case of the first few days being a bit of a write-off before the groundswell kicks in proper.

The first real surfable day is Friday the 24th of July. That morning, Hullets Reef is showing some serious muscle. We’re talkin’ a solid 13ft swell from the SSW, with a long 16-second period. That’s pure groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a massive 8443, which is very strong. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. Now, this is heavy stuff. At 13ft, this is only for expert surfers. The wave comment says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers," and I’m not gonna argue with that. If you’re not a seasoned charger, stay on the beach, pour a coffee, and watch. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The afternoon of the 24th, the swell drops slightly to 12ft, but the wind swings onshore and the conditions get choppy. It’s not the best call.

The real standout is Saturday morning, the 25th of July. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 8ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is still a solid 2230. But the wind? Glass. Absolutely glass. NW at 3 mph. That’s the dream. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and it’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that long-period energy well. This is your best window. Get it while it’s clean. The afternoon goes onshore and choppy again, so make the morning session count.

Sunday the 26th, the morning is a write-off with onshore wind, but the afternoon glass-off returns with a 7ft SW swell and 12-second period. Not as big as Saturday, but clean and fun.

Monday the 27th, the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph, so even though 7ft-8ft of swell is there, it’s gonna be a battle. Not the best for paddling.

Tuesday the 28th sees another solid pulse of 12ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-off from the SSE. It’s clean, but that size is again only for the experts. The combined energy is over 5000, so there’s a lot of power in the water.

The rest of the first week, from Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the month, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops off a cliff. The swell hangs around, but with strong onshore winds, it’s messy and choppy. By the 30th and 31st, the wind is 25 mph, and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions." Not worth it.

The first few days of August are a bit of a lull, with weaker swell and continued onshore winds. The combined energy drops below 2000 most days. It’s not looking promising.

Then, we get a bit of a lifeline. On Tuesday the 4th of August, the morning shows a small 5ft ESE swell, but the wind is a light cross-off from the WNW. The combined energy is low at 709, but the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." It’s a small, clean option for a longboard or a fun twinny.

The next notable window is the afternoon of Friday the 7th of August. Friday morning is a write-off, but the afternoon shows a 6ft SW swell with a 12-second period and a light cross-off wind from the WNW. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." It’s clean and shoulder-high, which is a nice way to round out the run.

The best of the best is Saturday morning, the 25th of July, at Hullets Reef. The 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions make for an epic session for experienced surfers. The second pick is the Friday morning the 24th of July, but that’s big and heavy, only for the pros.

Rusty.

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