Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks for our stretch of coast. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The immediate forecast is pretty grim, to be honest. We’ve got a lot of onshore wind and junky conditions lining up for the next few days. Don’t even bother waxing up for the next three or four sessions unless you’re desperate for a paddle. The swell is there, but the wind is just going to chop it all to pieces.

We’re looking at a real gap here. The surf stays poor through the 29th and 30th, with strong winds and messy conditions. It’s not until the 1st of September that things start to turn around. That’s when we see a proper pulse of southwest groundswell arrive, with clean, moderate offshore winds. The swell builds from 7.9ft on the Tuesday morning to a proper beast by Wednesday the 2nd.

Now, that Wednesday is the standout. We’re talking about a serious Southwest swell pushing 14.8ft with a long 15-second period, and just a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the real deal—the kind of day that gets the heart pumping. The energy readings are massive and it’s going to be a solid, powerful swell. This is an expert-only day here at Hullets Reef (this region) as it’s going to be heavy and pushing well over the 8ft mark. The swell direction is a touch south of their optimal southeast window, but the power and cleanliness will make up for that. The crowds are only “sometimes” a problem, so there’s a chance to have it a bit more to yourself, but you’ll want to be confident in your abilities for this one.

After that, the fun is over. A big wind shift to the southeast on the 3rd brings in a whole lot of rain and strong winds, blowing things out again. While the swell stays massive, the quality just dies. There’s a lot of swell energy around from the 3rd through the 7th, but it’s all cross-shore and onshore wind. That’s going to make it a lumpy, messy ocean, far more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers. We get a bit of a lull after that, with the swell dropping right off.

There’s a hint of something cleaner on the 11th, with another southwest groundswell at 5.9ft, and light offshore winds. Friday the 11th is looking like a much more manageable day for the general crew, with clean surf and gentle winds. It’s a better shape and size for most of us.

That’s the long and short of it. A slow start, one hell of a big Wednesday, and then a shaky run home. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but that Wednesday stands out as the one to make a plan for if you’ve got the skills.

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