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.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but it’s going to take a bit of patience to get the good ones. The pattern is all about a consistent, long-period SW groundswell, but the wind is going to be the main character for most of the first week. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so nothing crazy to report there.

The first real standout, and I mean the absolute pick of the litter, is Saturday, 15th August. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell rolling in with a long 15-second period, pumping out strong wave energy (1485). But the real kicker is the wind: dead calm, glassy conditions all afternoon. For a reef break, that’s as good as it gets. The waves will be clean, lined up, and barrelling. This is definitely one for the experienced crew though, as it’s not a beginner wave at that size. Keep in mind the long period means it could be a bit straight at times, but on a reef like this, it should be a dream.

Before that, we’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag. Friday the 7th through Thursday the 14th is a bit of a write-off for clean surf. The swell is there, with plenty of energy (checking in between 1601 and 3963), but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making things lumpy and choppy. There’s a brief moment on Sunday morning, the 9th, with an 12ft SW swell and a moderate offshore breeze, but it’s only rated as marginal. That’s a big, powerful wave, but the tide conditions might throw a spanner in the works. Not one for the faint-hearted.

Now, after that glassy high point on the 15th, the rest of the run is a bit of a fade. Sunday the 16th has a tiny 3ft easterly swell, but the wind is offshore and clean, so it could be a fun little session if you’re on a log. By Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, we’re back to decent SW swells (6ft to 7ft) but with cross-on or cross-off breezes. The 18th morning looks clean enough, but it’s not the same quality as that Saturday.

Looking further out, the long-range stuff is a bit iffy but holds some promise. Friday the 21st afternoon has an 8ft SSW swell with a cross-off wind, but the period is a short 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. And then, Saturday, 22nd August looks like another potential score. We’ve got a 8ft SSW swell, strong energy (1325), and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a solid, clean swell direction for the reef. It’s still a couple of weeks out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s definitely one to watch.

Overall, if you can wait for that Saturday the 15th, you’ll be rewarded. The rest of the first week is a battle with the wind. The second week has a few flickers of hope, but nothing concrete. Hullets Reef is a fairly consistent spot, so it’s not a total bust, but you’ve got to pick your windows.

Rusty.

Read more