Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, let’s get into it. The waves are back, but we’ve got a bit of a wait for the real magic. There’s a gap of a few days with nothing on offer before things kick off.

The first proper session lands on Wednesday, July 22nd, at Hullets Reef. It’s a reef setup, so it’s got that classic shape in mind. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. Wednesday morning is looking clean with a cross-off breeze and a solid 7ft SW swell coming in at a decent 12 seconds. The combined energy is pumping hard at (1636), so there’s plenty of push. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that 7ft might be a bit much for beginners. The afternoon gets messy with stronger wind, so stick to the early.

Thursday, July 23rd, starts off okay with a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is still cross-off, keeping it manageable. The afternoon, though, is a write-off. Strong wind at 28 mph and a 10ft SW swell makes for poor conditions. That’s expert-only territory if you’re crazy enough, but the wind is going to ruin it.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday, July 24th, morning. This is the one. Glassy conditions with a light easterly breeze, a massive 13ft SSW swell, and a period of 16 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is off the charts at (7444). This is exceptional surf, but only for experts. That size and period will be breaking with serious power, and at a reef, it’s going to be a freight train. It’s a big call, but it’s the best on offer. The afternoon gets cross-on and messy, so get your fill early.

Saturday, July 25th, has a 8ft SW swell with offshore winds in the morning, but the conditions are described as marginal. The afternoon is cross-on and choppy. Sunday, July 26th, is a mixed bag, but Sunday afternoon is another glassy session with a 6ft SW swell. That’s clean, excellent for experienced surfers, and a great chance to get back out.

Monday, July 27th, is clean in the morning with a 7ft SW swell. The wind is cross-off, so it’s another solid session. The week gets dicey after that with a lot of strong wind and stormy conditions until Wednesday, July 29th, where we get a glassy morning and a clean, offshore afternoon with a 7ft SSW swell. That’s another excellent call for the experienced crew.

Looking further out, the first week of August is mostly poor, with a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. The energy drops off a cliff. But keep an eye on Wednesday, August 5th. There’s a promising 8ft SSW swell coming in with a cross-off wind, and the combined energy is strong at (3049). The afternoon even gets a clean offshore wind. It’s a long way off, so it’s a bit less certain, but it’s showing potential.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 24th morning is the true standout. Don’t sleep on it. The crowd at Hullets Reef can be a factor sometimes, but on a 13ft day, it’ll be thinned out to just the brave and the skilled.

Rusty.

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