Surf Forecasts:
Hullets Reef surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,905 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hullets Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hullets Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hullets Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather round. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s looking like a proper run of swell for the crew at Hullets Reef. The water is sitting at 62°F right now, which is a noticeable 4°F cooler than normal for this time of year—so you’ll want to be reaching for the thicker rubber.
It kicks off pretty quiet. The first real action worth paddling out for is a building swell that arrives on Sunday morning, the 30th of August. The wind swings offshore from the SW, cleaning up a solid 8ft of SW swell, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is pumping (1108), and it’s a good, solid weekend option. That holds through the afternoon, too.
Monday morning, the 31st of August, is the real standout. The wind drops to absolutely glassy—zero breeze—and you’ve got a clean 6ft SW swell with a longer 12-second period. The energy is strong (1003), and the conditions are about as good as it gets. For a reef break, that long period groundswell is going to line up beautifully. This is your best session of the week.
Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, keeps the run going. Another solid 7ft SW swell, 12-second period, and clean offshore winds from the WSW. The energy is right up there (1340), and it’s firing for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit fresh with a 19 mph offshore wind, but still clean.
Then things get a bit hairy. On Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, the swell jumps to 12ft! That’s a big, powerful SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the energy is massive (3745). The wind is dead glassy again—absolutely zero. This is expert territory only. The reef will be handling that power, but for the average punter, it’s going to be a washing machine. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore wind, so that morning window is the only chance.
A small window on Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, offers a 8ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s not quite the quality of the earlier days. From the afternoon of the 3rd, right through until the 10th of September, the wind goes onshore and the conditions just fall apart. There’s a big gap of about a week where the surf is blown out, messy, and not worth a look.
Things start to clean up again on Friday morning, the 11th of September. A smaller 5ft SSW swell with clean cross-offshore wind, and the afternoon sees a beautiful 3ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period. The energy is moderate (766) but the quality is there.
The real standout in the second week is Saturday morning, the 12th of September. You get a solid 8ft SW swell, a lovely 14-second period, light offshore winds from the SW, and the energy is pumping (2231). This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not a certainty yet. It’s worth keeping an eye on.
Sunday morning, the 13th of September, rounds it out with a clean 5ft SW swell and gentle offshore winds. A nice way to finish the run.
So, to sum it up: the absolute best bets are that glassy Monday morning the 31st, and the early Tuesdays. The second week’s standout is the Saturday morning the 12th. Don’t bother with the long, blown-out gap in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SW 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
196 | 212 | 985 | 761 | 1229 | 913 | 75 | 822 | 1291 | 1751 | 3314 | 3718 | 2923 | 2345 | 1915 | 1735 | 747 | 953 | 1047 | 561 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.59m | 5:26PM1.72m | 5:39AM1.52m | 5:58PM1.64m | 6:13AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.51m | 6:53AM1.28m | 7:20PM1.35m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:32PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:37PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.05m | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:17AM0.60m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
196 | 230 | 985 | 761 | 1229 | 913 | 807 | 822 | 1291 | 1751 | 3314 | 3718 | 2923 | 2345 | 1915 | 1735 | 747 | 953 | 1047 | 561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | E 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
206 | 129 | 309 | 456 | 31 | 79 | 75 | 50 | 45 | 49 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 233 | 294 | 193 | 256 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 15 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 |
164 | 139 | 123 | 56 | 20 | 11 | 33 | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 24 | 229 | 112 | 153 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — |
56 | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 37 | 49 | 212 | 190 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 4 | 0 | 133 | 15 | 0 | 175 | 4 | 15 | 503 | 1742 | 669 | 590 | 190 |
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Information about the Hullets Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hullets Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hullets Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hullets Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hullets Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hullets Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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