Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Hullets Reef. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. The wind is howling from the WSW at 19 mph, and while the swell is there, conditions are just too messy to get excited about. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a no-go.

Things start to turn around on Sunday afternoon. The wind drops to a moderate offshore from the SW at 12 mph, and we’ve got a clean 7 ft swell from the SW with a period of 10 seconds. The wave energy is ramping up into moderate territory (1289). It’s not perfect, but it’s a sign of life.

Now, Monday the 31st of August is where it gets really good. The morning is looking primo – glassy conditions with a light SE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SW, with a longer period of 12 seconds, giving it some real push. The combined energy is moderate (1003), and the water is about average for this time of year. This is a standout session for surfers of all levels, as 6 ft is a fun size, but not too big for the intermediates. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early.

Tuesday the 1st of September is another cracker. The morning has a clean 7 ft SW swell, with a moderate cross-offshore. By the afternoon, the wind shifts to a clean offshore at 16 mph, and the swell bumps up to 8 ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds. The wave energy is strong (1881). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is pushing into the expert-only zone, so if you’re not confident, give this one a miss.

We hit a rough patch again from Wednesday the 2nd of September through to the end of the first week. The swell gets big and messy, with strong onshore and cross-shore winds. Wednesday morning sees a 12 ft SW swell, but with a light cross-onshore, it’s just too lumpy. The energy is very strong (4055), but the quality is poor. This continues with strong winds and rain through to the 5th of September.

After a week of slop, the forecast throws us another curveball. On Sunday the 6th of September, the morning session looks incredible. The wind is glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph, and we’ve got a 8 ft swell from the E with a period of 9 seconds. The wave energy is strong (2009). This is an excellent condition for experienced surfers. The glassy conditions will make for some super clean, powerful waves. The afternoon gets windy again, but that morning is a serious standout.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell drops off, and the wind ruins most of it. However, Friday the 11th of September is worth noting. The swell is 6 ft from the SW with a very long period of 15 seconds, but the wind is a strong offshore at 25 mph. The surf is clean, but that strong offshore wind will make it hard to paddle into. The wave energy is strong (1740). It’s a window for the hardcore, but not a day for everyone.

The final weekend of the forecast, Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of September, sees a big, stormy swell return. A 10 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and strong wave energy (4063) will be on offer, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, making it a messy, choppy affair. It’s marginal at best.

So, the takeaway: The absolute best windows are Monday morning the 31st of August and Sunday morning the 6th of September. Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September is also a ripper for the experienced crew. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind.

Rusty.

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