
Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 8,176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hullets Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’re kicking off with a bit of a quiet start, to be honest. The first few days are a write-off for any decent paddle. We’ve got onshore winds and a messy, lumpy surface that’s just not doing us any favours. The water temperature is sitting at 63°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
Things start to show a little life around Wednesday the 5th. The morning is clean but small, with a 4ft swell from the SW. The real standout action though, is Wednesday afternoon. The wind drops right off, just a slight air, and we get a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a long period of 14 seconds. This is a proper, clean reef wave at Hullets Reef. The energy is moderate (1379), and it’s a good shout for a solid session. This is the first real highlight.
Now, hold onto your boards for Thursday the 6th. We’ve got a big pulse of energy coming in. The morning shows a massive 16ft SW swell with a period of 13 seconds and a whopping combined energy of 7699. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is fresh offshore from the WSW, making for clean, powerful waves. This is expert territory only – well over the 8ft mark, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon stays clean with a 15ft swell, but it’s a little less size.
Friday the 7th sees the swell drop back to a still-solid 10ft. The morning is a no-go with onshore winds, but Friday afternoon is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a clean, long-period (13 seconds) SW groundswell. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers, offering a big, clean, and powerful wave.
The first weekend (August 8th & 9th) stays big, with 10ft to 12ft swells, but the wind gets a bit feistier. Saturday afternoon has a strong offshore wind, which cleans it up but makes it a real battle to paddle into. Sunday is clean but with strong cross-offshore winds, making it less appealing.
The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th offer clean conditions but the size drops from 12ft down to 6ft. The energy is still moderate to strong. A real treat appears on Thursday the 13th. The morning kicks off with a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. This is a classy, powerful wave at a more manageable size for experienced intermediates. The afternoon is equally clean with a 5ft, 15-second swell. This is a solid, high-quality day.
The run home from Friday the 14th onwards is a bit of a bummer. The wind swings back onshore, chopping up the surface and making it poor again. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth paddling out for.
Best of the bunch: Wednesday afternoon August 5th for the first clean, quality wave, and Thursday the 6th for the big, expert-only swell. Don’t sleep on Thursday the 13th either – that’s a dreamy, clean day with a long-period groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
669 | 680 | 727 | 741 | 1413 | 990 | 718 | 633 | 599 | 522 | 418 | 303 | 286 | 1196 | 2065 | 7635 | 7233 | 5650 | 3527 | 2522 | 1677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:27PM1.64m | 5:33AM1.52m | 5:56PM1.63m | 6:04AM1.46m | 6:29PM1.58m | 6:40AM1.38m | 7:06PM1.50m | 7:21AM1.27m | 7:52PM1.39m | 8:18AM1.14m | 8:59PM1.28m | 9:51AM1.05m | 10:46PM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:39AM0.09m | 00:06AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.26m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.34m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:40AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.58m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SW 11 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
158 | 150 | 257 | 548 | 1413 | 990 | 718 | 599 | 530 | 394 | 418 | 240 | 286 | 1196 | 2065 | 64 | 7233 | 5650 | 3527 | 2522 | 1677 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 10 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 9 |
65 | 75 | 18 | 286 | 380 | 287 | 663 | 633 | 599 | 522 | 282 | 303 | 235 | 183 | 145 | — | 47 | 45 | 25 | 104 | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | — | SW 12 | S 18 | WSW 5 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | S 10 |
— | — | — | 16 | 7 | 279 | 236 | 3 | — | 220 | 6 | 34 | 211 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | 92 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 4 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — |
669 | 680 | 727 | 741 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | — | 27 | — | — | 7635 | — | — | 78 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 133 | 133 | 43 | 133 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 62 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 18 | 190 | 133 | 0 | 18 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hullets Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hullets Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hullets Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hullets Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hullets Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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