Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast is for Hullets Reef, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and works best with swell from the SE. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but when the swell gets big, it’s only for the experienced crew.

The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are a mess with strong onshore winds and big, lumpy swell. Tuesday the 8th morning is marginal with a 4ft SW swell and a 13-second period, light NE winds, but the energy is moderate (999). It’s a possible early paddle, but the afternoon gets choppy again.

Wednesday the 9th morning is the first real glimmer. Clean conditions with a light W cross-offshore wind and a 2ft SW swell (14-second period, 446 energy). It’s small, but clean. The afternoon though, the wind cranks up to 25 mph from the W, making it a mess.

Thursday the 10th is back to marginal, with a 5ft SW swell and cross-shore winds. Not great.

Now, the standout window. Saturday the 12th afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind shifts to light SW offshore, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is strong (3692). That’s a powerful, clean groundswell. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners.

Sunday the 13th afternoon is another cracker. 12ft SW swell, 14-second period, moderate WSW offshore wind, and the energy is very strong (4374). Clean conditions. Again, expert territory.

Monday the 14th morning is still clean with a 6ft SW swell, light offshore wind, and solid energy (1681). A good option for the more ambitious beginners if they’re confident.

Tuesday the 15th is a full day of clean, overhead waves. 10ft SW swell, 12-13 second period, light offshore winds, and energy readings around 2900-3100. Another day for the experienced crew.

Wednesday the 16th is a washout. The swell is huge at 12ft, but the wind is a near-gale at 31 mph. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Thursday the 17th is the last big standout. Morning looks excellent with an 12ft SW swell, 13-second period, gentle offshore wind, and very strong energy (4195). The afternoon holds up well too. This is for experts only.

After that, the swell drops and the wind turns onshore from Friday the 18th onwards, with messy conditions and smaller waves. The final days of the 16-day window are weak and not worth the drive.

Best on offer: Saturday 12th afternoon and Sunday 13th afternoon for the combination of big, long-period groundswell, offshore winds, and clean conditions. Both are for experts only. Tuesday 15th is a solid runner-up.

Rusty.

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