Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s been a bit of a slow burner lately, but there are some definite windows of glory coming up if you’re willing to wait it out. The first few days are a total write-off, to be honest. We’ve got swell, but it’s messy and the wind is all over the shop. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are looking at poor to marginal conditions with cross-onshore breezes and lumpy seas. You’d be fighting it the whole time and not having much fun. That’s a waste of energy.

We’ve got a bit of a gap there for a couple of days where it’s just not worth paddling out. But hold on to your boards, because things start to turn around on Saturday the 15th. The morning is the pick of the early part, with a glassy surface and a clean 4ft of southwest swell rolling in. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun, perfect for getting a few without the chaos. The energy is moderate (707), so there’s a bit of push there. It’s a short window though, because the afternoon gets chopped up by an onshore breeze.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, circle the 19th of August on your calendar. Wednesday is the standout of the whole period. We’ve got a solid 8ft to 8ft southwest swell, with a period of 11-12 seconds, and the wind is offshore and clean all day. This is proper groundswell, and the energy reading is strong (1573). The conditions are rated as excellent for someone who knows what they’re doing. This is a day for the crew, not for the learners. The water is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is all you need.

After that big day, we get a bit of a lull with poor weather and onshores again. It’s not until the 23rd that we see another real highlight. Sunday the 23rd has a great afternoon session on the cards. We’re looking at a 8ft southwest swell, backed by a 13-second period, and the wind swings offshore, making the conditions clean. This is another one for the experienced surfers, with a strong energy reading of 2292. The morning is a bit windier, but the afternoon is where it’s at.

The last week is a bit more hit and miss. There are some fun looking swells around the 27th and 28th, with clean conditions and decent 14-15 second period swells, but they aren’t as powerful or as clean as the 19th and 23rd. It’s promising, but I’d keep an eye on the forecasts closer to the time. The energy is moderate and the winds are lighter, so there could be some fun waves to be had, just not the big, clean days like we saw earlier.

So, the real standouts are clear: Wednesday the 19th and Sunday the 23rd. If you can only get out once, make it one of those. For the rest, it’s a matter of picking your moments and checking the local conditions before you head down.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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