Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for these parts over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some serious size and some incredible windows of opportunity, but also some rough spells you’ll want to sit out. Let’s get into it.

The first real standout kicks off on Friday the 24th of July. That morning at Hullets Reef, we’re looking at the best session of the whole run. Glassy conditions – that’s right, a dead flat 5 km/h offshore from the SW, and the place is looking like a mirror. You’ve got a solid 13 ft swell out of the SSW with a long period of 16 seconds, which means it’ll be a proper groundswell. For a reef break like this, that combo is magic, but fair warning, with that size and power, it’s strictly for the experienced crew – this isn’t a learner’s wave. The wave energy is hefty at (7767), but those long lulls between sets will make the paddle out a bit easier if you know what you’re doing.

Before that, Thursday the 23rd gets us started with a 7 ft swell out of the SW, period 11 seconds, and a clean 15 km/h cross-off wind in the morning. It’s got a good energy reading (1325) and will be rideable, but nothing earth-shattering. The afternoon turns nasty though – 35 km/h offshore wind bumps the swell to 12 ft, but the conditions are marginal at best.

After Friday’s peak, it drops off. Saturday the 25th is a write-off with poor conditions and choppy cross-onshore wind. Sunday the 26th is also a pass. Monday the 27th brings a clean cross-off wind but the swell drops back to a moderate 7 ft, and the ratings are just average.

Then things get rough. From Tuesday the 28th through to the end of the first week of August, it’s mostly poor to messy. The swell gets huge again – up to 13 ft on the Tuesday and Wednesday – but the wind swings cross-onshore and strong, with speeds hitting 40 km/h and more. The wave energy spikes to (10079) but it’s just a washing machine out there. Not worth paddling out for a licking.

The next glimmer comes on Sunday the 2nd of August. We get a clean cross-off wind, but the swell has faded to only 4 ft to 5 ft out of the SW, with a period of 12 seconds. It’s clean but small, and the ratings are low. Good if you’re desperate for a grovel.

Now here’s the second real highlight. Monday the 3rd of August morning is another glassy gem. The wind is dead calm from the WSW, making the surface like glass. Swell is 5 ft from the E with a period of 8 seconds – it’s not a groundswell, so it’ll be a bit weaker in energy (850), but for a clean, small-wave cruise on a reef, that’s some fun, easy waves. No crowds to worry about there.

After that, the 4th of August is windy again with a near-gale blowing, not worth it. And the 5th and 6th stay messy. The final chance in the window shows up on Friday the 7th of August morning. Calm winds, totally glassy, with a 6 ft swell out of the SW and a period of 14 seconds. Energy sits at (1900), and it looks good for experienced surfers – clean, lined-up waves, but still a little size.

So to wrap it up: Friday 24th July morning is your big ticket – 13 ft SSW groundswell and glassy perfection for the experts. And if you want something smaller but just as clean, Monday 3rd August morning is your go-to for a quieter, fun session. A couple of these windows are absolute gold, but you’ve gotta pick your days.

Rusty.

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