Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some solid juice on the horizon if you’re patient.

First up, we’ve got a proper pulse of long-period SW groundswell heading our way. Wednesday afternoon the 5th sees 6ft of SW swell with a 16-second period—that’s proper energy, 1767 units of it, and with a gentle offshore breeze it’s going to be clean. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year—that’s a real chill, so bring the thickest rubber you’ve got. This is a standout for experienced surfers, not a beginner wave.

Thursday the 6th steps it up a notch. The swell pushes to 12ft with a 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 4600 units—that’s strong, powerful stuff. Morning has a moderate offshore wind, so it’ll be heavy but clean. This is big, so only seasoned crew should even think about it. By afternoon, the wind swings a bit more onshore, still surfable but getting messier.

Friday the 7th is the real gem. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft, but the wind goes glassy—3 mph from the NNE, dead calm. The period’s 13 seconds, energy’s at 2372. This is about as perfect as it gets for a reef break like Hullets Reef. Clean, lined-up, and pushing. That’s the one to circle in the calendar. But don’t sleep on it—by Friday afternoon the wind switches easterly at 16 mph, cross-onshore, and it turns to chop. The window is small.

Saturday the 8th has solid surf—8ft SW—but the wind is stronger and more cross-off, so it’s a bit lumpy. Morning is poor, afternoon is cleaner but still fresh. It’s doable, but not the day to get excited about.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The swell is still big, 12ft, but we’ve got 28-31 mph cross-off winds and rain. That’s not surfing, that’s a beating. The energy is massive—4425 units—but the conditions are just poor. This is more kite-surfing weather than paddle surfing, to be honest.

From Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th, the swell stays solid to big, but the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore, and it’s messy. There’s some size but no quality. This is a gap in the forecast where you’re better off working on your tan or fixing your board.

Thursday the 13th is also poor—onshore winds and a confused swell. The energy is still there, but it’s lumpy and ugly.

Then we get a breather. Friday the 14th, the swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy again in the morning—3 mph from the NW. It’s clean, but smaller. Energy is down to 1028 units. This is a fun, mellow session for the log or a mid-length, but not a stand-out.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are small—around 3-4ft—with mixed conditions. Sunday morning has a glassy spell, but it’s weak. Not much to write home about.

The next real event is Tuesday the 18th. The swell jumps back to 13ft with 13-second periods, and the energy rockets to 5049 units. That’s a serious, strong swell. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be big, raw, and messy. Only for the brave, and even then, it might be more of a spectator sport.

Wednesday the 19th morning is the final highlight. The swell drops to a heavy 8ft, but the wind goes glassy again—3 mph from the WSW. Clean, powerful, and with an 11-second period. That’s another proper session for the experienced crew. Afternoon turns onshore and it’s done.

The last few days, the 20th, see the swell fade right off, down to under 3ft. It’s small and clean, but not worth getting out of bed for.

So, the standouts in this run are Friday the 7th morning and Wednesday the 19th morning. Both have that glassy, clean, offshore feel with solid SW groundswell. The 7th is the pick of the bunch—8ft, 13 seconds, and perfect conditions. The 19th is a close second, but it’s a week and a half out, so treat it as promising, not guaranteed.

Hullets Reef, it’s a reef break, so it handles this long-period SW swell well, especially the bigger days. It’s fairly consistent, and crowds are sometimes an issue, so get out early. The direction is pretty much spot on for the reef’s optimum.

Overall, there’s plenty of size, but the wind is the limiting factor. Pick your windows, and you’ll get some unforgettable ones. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty out.

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