Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, but there’s some proper size and clean conditions to be had if you pick your moments. We’re looking at a solid start, a period of messy, blown-out surf, and then a big, exciting finale that’s only for the brave.

We’re starting at Hullets Reef this Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. The water is sitting at 63°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want the full suit. There’s some 7ft of ESE swell rolling in with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (1586), but it’s pretty much the high point of the day as the wind is a cross-onshore breeze making things fairly choppy. It’s a bit marginal, to be honest.

Monday morning looks a touch better with a 6ft ESE swell and lighter winds, but it’s still nothing to write home about. The wind goes onshore again by the afternoon, and the swell drops right off. Tuesday is much the same – small, cross-onshore, and pretty forgettable. If you’re keen for a paddle, Wednesday morning has some clean conditions with a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is small at 4ft.

The first real standout is Wednesday afternoon. The wind swings offshore and it cleans right up. We’re looking at a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (1786) but it’s shaping up nicely. This is the first time the reef starts to show its potential.

Then things get serious. Thursday, August 6th, the swell jumps. The morning has 12ft of SW groundswell at 13 seconds, and the energy is strong (4516). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it all clean. This is big, powerful surf at Hullets – definitely one for experienced surfers only. The afternoon backs off a touch to 10ft but remains clean with an offshore breeze. This is a proper day.

Friday goes downhill fast. The wind swings onshore, first a moderate breeze, then a fresh cross-onshore gimping it up. The swell stays at 8ft, but it’s lumpy and blown out. Not worth the paddle. Saturday is a bit of a recovery. The morning is still bumpy, but the afternoon sees the wind swing offshore again. The swell is still a solid 7ft with a 13-second period, and it cleans up nicely. This is the second standout – the reef will be firing, with moderate to strong energy (1711). It’s going to be a good one.

Sunday the 9th is a complete washout. A near gale-force wind rips through, making it wild and dangerous. Even with 10ft of swell, the conditions are poor, and you’d be mad to be out there. Monday the 10th calms down a lot. The swell drops to 5ft, and while the wind is offshore and clean, the energy is weak (923). It’s rideable, but nothing special.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The following week brings a monster. Tuesday, August 11th, is going to be huge. We’re talking a 26ft SW swell with a very long 14 to 16-second period. The energy is off the charts (24266 to 30024). The wind is light and cross-shore, making it look tempting, but this is far too big for Hullets Reef. This is a serious, life-threatening size. Not for the faint of heart. The swell drops a bit on Wednesday, down to 20ft, which is still massive, and the wind is cross-offshore, leaving it a bit raw. This is all in the realm of experts only.

From Thursday the 13th, the swell eases into a more manageable, but still significant, 10ft from the SSE. The wind stays clean and offshore, so you’ll get some good, powerful waves. The energy remains strong (3307). Friday the 14th sees the swell drop to 5ft, with the afternoon offering some clean offshore conditions and much weaker energy (1461). It’s a bit of a letdown after the mid-week fireworks.

The next weekend, the 15th and 16th, is a mess. The swell is back up to 8ft, but it’s coming with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, making it poor and lumpy. Not worth the effort. The run ends with small, weak surf on the 17th, with a strong offshore wind making it hard to even get into the waves.

So there you have it. The standout days are Thursday the 6th and Saturday the 8th – both have solid SW groundswell and clean offshore winds. The monster swell on the 11th is a spectacle, but it’s not a surfing day for anyone at this break. That’s the rundown, keep your eyes on the ocean and your wits about you.

Rusty.

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