Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's cut through the chatter and talk about the next couple of weeks at Hullets Reef. It's a solid reef break, fairly consistent, and it loves a big SW groundswell. It's friendly when it's small, but when it starts talking 6-foot plus, it's a whole different ballgame. Water temp is pretty standard for this time of year.

We start this Sunday the 16th with a fun 5ft of SW swell, with a 13-second pulse. The energy is moderate at 943. A W cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph keeps it clean in the morning, but the afternoon is where the windows open. The wind goes a bit more offshore and it cleans right up. It's looking like a good option for the afternoon.

Monday the 17th sees the swell push up to 8ft in the morning with a longer 14-second period, and the energy is now strong at 2202. With a light cross-offshore breeze, this is prime time for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops right off to a tiny 3ft, so get your fill early.

Tuesday the 18th, we've got another 7-8ft of SW swell. The morning has a moderate cross-offshore wind, it's clean but a touch average. The afternoon, though, is the pick of the day. The swell is a solid 8ft, energy builds to 2102, and the wind lightens and goes offshore. Excellent, powerful surf for the competent.

Wednesday the 19th, the morning is blown out by a NE onshore breeze, so give it a miss. The afternoon is back on. The swell holds at a solid 8ft, the wind goes offshore, and it's clean. Another great chance to score.

Thursday the 20th starts off okay but the afternoon is massive. The swell jumps to 11-12ft from the SW, with strong energy at 3417. The WSW wind is a solid 12 mph but offshore. This is serious, heavy, expert-only surf.

Friday the 21st is a write-off. The ENE wind is howling onshore at 18 mph, and the surf will be a lumpy, blown-out mess. Better for the kites. Saturday the 22nd is similar with a strong W wind and dropping surf. It's just ugly.

We get a bit of a lull over the weekend with strong WNW winds, making things difficult. The surf is still there but quality is down. Sunday the 23rd arvo cleans up a touch, but the wind is still fresh. It's a waiting game.

For the second week, it's all about the long-range promise.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th see solid 8-10ft swell, but onshore and cross-onshore winds will make it a battle. Not worth it.

Wednesday the 26th is interesting. The morning is clean at 6-7ft with a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon is the one. The swell jumps to 7-8ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 15 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and the energy is very strong at 3548. This long-period stuff will be lining up perfectly on this reef. Offshore winds and clean conditions make this the standout of the second week.

Thursday the 27th is still good, with a clean 6ft from the SW and lighter winds. A very solid, fun day.

Then, mark your calendar for Friday the 28th. This is the big one. The forecast is for exceptional surf. The swell is 10ft, but the period is a monstrous 19 seconds – that's a true, deep-ocean groundswell. The combined energy is off the charts at 6963. The wind is light, and it's glassy. This is a once-in-a-while kind of session at this spot, and it's strictly for the experts. The afternoon holds up at 11-12ft with a 16-second period, still powerful and clean. This is the session of the fortnight.

The final weekend, the 29th and 30th, looks over. The wind swings onshore and strong, turning big surf into a messy, howling disaster. The last day, Monday the 31st, has the biggest swell of the period at 11-12ft, but with a cross-onshore wind, it's not a good prospect.

So, for the true standouts, you've got the big arvo on Thursday the 20th, but the ultimate winner is Friday the 28th. That's the one you don't want to miss. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty, signing off.

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