Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window here, and I’ll be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a proper standout session waiting for us if we’re patient.

The only spot on the radar is Hullets Reef. It’s a reef break, pretty exposed to the swell, and it’s picking up a solid SW groundswell through the period. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

We’ve got a gap right at the start. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are… well, they’re not great. Swell is there, around 7 ft to 10 ft, but the wind is messy. Westerly cross-off winds are keeping things from being clean, and the energy is moderate to strong, but the surf quality is just marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday morning, July 24th – that’s the one. We’ve got a 13 ft SSW swell rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The energy is huge, and the wind is glassy – easterly at just 3 mph. This is exceptional surf, but it’s big. Over 8 ft, so this is for experts only. On a reef, that long period will make the waves fat and powerful, but if you know what you’re doing, it’s going to be unforgettable. The only downside? Crowds are likely here – it’s a spot that draws people when it’s good.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th drop off a bit. Saturday morning has a 8 ft SW swell with a light NE onshore wind – not ideal. Sunday afternoon looks better, with a 6 ft SW swell and a cross-off wind from the south, giving clean conditions. That’s a solid option for experienced surfers, but not a standout.

Monday the 27th morning is another good one. Glassy conditions with a SSW wind at 3 mph, and a 7 ft SW swell with 12-second period. Clean, nice energy, and shape will be there. Again, this is more for experienced surfers.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a write-off. Tuesday the 28th has a 8 ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the SE, making it lumpy. Even bigger energy, but the quality is poor. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th have some clean cross-off winds, but the swell drops to 7 ft – decent, but not special.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. From Friday the 31st afternoon through to Tuesday the 4th of August, the swell direction swings to the east, with shorter periods (8-11 seconds). The energy drops off, and the wind is mixed. There’s a moment on Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon with a 6 ft east swell and a light offshore SSW wind – that could be clean, but it’s small. Worth a look if you’re keen.

The final few days – Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August – see a return of SW swell, but it’s a mess. Thursday the 6th has a 13 ft SW swell with a near gale cross-on wind from the east at 34 mph. That’s blown out, messy, and dangerous. Not one for the paddle crew – that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than surfing.

So, to sum it up: Friday morning, July 24th is the absolute standout – big, glassy, and powerful, but only for the experienced. Monday morning, July 27th is a close second, with clean conditions and a solid swell. The rest of the window is either marginal, too windy, or too small. If you’re patient, you’ll get one or two good sessions.

Rusty.

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