Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks have some real punch, but you gotta pick your days. The early part of the period is small, then a proper SW groundswell builds through the week. The standout is Sunday morning, 13 September, and then the weekend of 19 September also looks dialled. There’s a big gap of nothing after that until the final few days. Let’s run through it.

Wednesday morning, 9 September, brings a clean 3 ft SW swell with an 11-second period. The wind is a light WNW cross-off, so it’s clean and glassy. The combined energy is moderate (397). A gentle start. That afternoon, the swell nudges up to 4 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, but the wind swings SE and becomes cross, making it a bit messy.

Thursday, 10 September, is a building day. The morning is 4 ft SW but a 25 km/h W cross-off keeps it clean. The real story is Thursday afternoon: 7 ft SW at 16 seconds, with a solid SW offshore wind. The wave energy jumps to 2196 – strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The period is very long, so this is a proper groundswell. At a reef break like Hullets, it’s going to be lining up. Not for beginners.

Friday morning, 11 September, holds the swell at 7 ft SW, 13 seconds, with a glassy 5 km/h SW offshore. Perfect conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is 1342. That morning is the one to aim for. The afternoon turns ugly with a 25 km/h E cross-on, making it choppy.

Saturday, 12 September, is a write-off. Strong onshore winds from the east, lumpy 6 ft swell. No good.

Now, Sunday, 13 September – this is the best of the first week. The morning is glassy, with a 7 ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The wind is only 5 km/h from the SW, glassy. The combined energy is 2635 – very strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. Get on it if you’re competent.

Monday, 14 September, is a mess. The swell jumps to 8 ft but from the ESE with a short 9-second period, and onshore winds. The afternoon sees a shift to a W cross-off, but it’s still a big, lumpy 8 ft. Not great.

Tuesday, 15 September, is a nice little reset. The morning is a glassy 5 ft from the E, 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (836). Clean and fun for a wide range.

We then have a big gap. Wednesday, 16 September, kicks up with a 8 ft SW swell and 50 km/h offshore winds. That is a near-gale, and even though the waves are 8 ft at 16 seconds, it’s nearly impossible to paddle into. The energy is 4575, but the wind is too strong. That afternoon, 8 ft SW with 35 km/h offshore is still gnarly. Thursday to Saturday morning, 17 to 19 September, is mostly poor with onshore winds and choppy conditions.

Saturday, 19 September is the other standout. The morning is clean again, 7 ft SW at 14 seconds, with a light 10 km/h WSW offshore. Wind is light, energy is 2047 – strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with 8 ft SW and a moderate offshore. That’s a solid day.

Sunday, 20 September, gets big. 12 ft SW at 15 seconds in the morning, but the wind is a strong 45 km/h cross-off, making it messy and difficult. The energy is 5822. Not for the faint-hearted. Monday, 21 September, is huge: 15 ft SSW at 16 seconds in the morning, 13 ft in the afternoon. The energy is 11197 and 8210. This is exceptional for expert surfers only, but the wind is moderate offshore, so it’s clean. This is a monster swell.

Tuesday, 22 September, is again poor with onshore winds. Then we get a final run from Wednesday, 23 September, through Thursday, 24 September. Wednesday morning is a clean 5 ft S swell, 11 seconds, with a light offshore. Thursday morning is 7 ft from the E, short period, but clean. The last week is less reliable, but the 23rd looks fun.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday morning, 13 September, and Saturday, 19 September, for the clean, powerful SW groundswell. The Monday, 21 September, is for the big-wave crew only. Don’t waste your time on the other days.

Rusty.

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