Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch to feet and miles for the imperial crew.
First up, Hullets Reef. The water temp is 57°, which is a massive 9° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a serious anomaly – you’ll be needing a thick steamer.
The action starts on Wednesday morning, 19 August. We’ve got a 10-foot SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind is dead glass. That’s pure perfection, but only for experienced surfers. The combined energy is 2525, so it’s got plenty of punch. This is a top-tier session.
Wednesday afternoon stays clean with a fresh offshore breeze, and the swell drops to 8 feet. Still solid.
Thursday 20 August is another standout. The morning brings a 13-foot SW groundswell (14-second period) with a clean cross-off wind. Heavy stuff. The afternoon cleans up with a gentle offshore and 12-foot SW swell. Quality.
We hit a rough patch from Friday 21 August through Saturday 22 August. Friday morning is cross-on and choppy, and by the afternoon it’s a write-off with fresh onshore winds and lumpy seas. Saturday’s wind is cleaner but strong, and the swell has dropped to 5 feet with low energy (863). Not much to work with.
Sunday 23 August sees a nice rebound. The morning is a bit windy but clean, with an 12-foot SW swell. The afternoon is the real gem: light offshore winds, 10-foot SW swell, and a 13-second period. Clean and powerful.
Monday 24 August is a great day for a wider range. The swell drops to 6 feet, but it’s a consistent SSW groundswell with a gentle offshore breeze. Clean and smooth. Energy is 1365. A real cruiser day.
Tuesday 25 August gets messy with onshore winds, and Wednesday 26 August is a bit weak with a very long-period 16-second SSW swell at 6 feet. The wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s not the pick.
From Thursday 27 August through Saturday 29 August, the swell hangs around 4 to 8 feet, mostly clean. The best of that stretch is Saturday 29 August morning: a 8-foot SW swell, clean offshore wind, and a 13-second period. Solid, clean session for the experienced.
Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August are mostly blown out by cross-on winds and messy seas.
Now for the long-range gold. Wednesday 3 September afternoon – circle it. A massive 18-foot SW groundswell, period 13 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is a monstrous 10355. This is for experts only. It’s a long way out, but if it connects, it’ll be the session of the year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2497 | 2032 | 1381 | 5164 | 4332 | 2589 | 1638 | 1213 | 686 | 848 | 734 | 2097 | 3585 | 3169 | 1775 | 686 | 674 | 1799 | 1852 | 1610 | 1978 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:31PM1.23m | 7:47AM1.05m | 8:18PM1.08m | 9:12AM0.92m | 10:37PM0.99m | 12:36PM0.95m | 00:51AM1.06m | 1:39PM1.09m | 1:43AM1.19m | 2:14PM1.23m | 2:17AM1.31m | 2:42PM1.37m | 2:46AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09PM0.47m | 1:49AM0.57m | 1:47PM0.62m | 2:55AM0.69m | 3:11PM0.74m | 5:56AM0.71m | 6:33PM0.73m | 7:26AM0.59m | 7:40PM0.61m | 8:03AM0.45m | 8:15PM0.48m | 8:31AM0.32m | 8:45PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 2497 | 2032 | 1381 | 5164 | 4332 | 2589 | 1638 | 1213 | 686 | 848 | 734 | 2097 | 3585 | 3169 | 1775 | 686 | 674 | 1799 | 1852 | 1610 | 946 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | — | WSW 11 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | E 10 | S 20 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 28 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | 329 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 436 | 666 | 557 | 461 | 140 | 2 | 302 | 1978 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 679 | 645 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 208 | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 537 | 765 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 172 | 0 | 134 | 133 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 190 | 133 |
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