Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for this little stretch of coast.

The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’re looking at a blank run through Sunday and Monday with poor to marginal conditions and raw, choppy seas. The wind’s going to be a pain and the swell is messy. You can hang the board up for a bit.

Things start to turn around on Tuesday, 14th July. The morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the ESE at 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – totally dead calm. The wave energy is sitting at a moderate 605. It’s not going to be massive, but that combination of offshore wind and a glassy surface will make for some really tidy, fun waves. Tuesday afternoon holds up nicely too, with a clean 5ft ESE swell and a light offshore breeze from the SSW (475 wave energy). For a beginner-friendly reef, this is about as good as it gets in the short term.

Wednesday and Thursday get a bit weird. Wednesday drops off in size, and while the wind is cross-offshore and clean, it picks up to 12 mph, making it a bit bumpy. Then Thursday morning, 16th July, we see a major jump: a 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period. That’s a lot of energy (3272) but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll have some texture. This one is pushing into expert territory at well over 8ft - but Thursday afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore breeze. Still, it’s a beast.

Now, the real standout – the one you’ll want to circle – arrives on Friday, 17th July. The morning session is the pick. We’re looking at a solid 13ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, with a fresh offshore breeze from the SW at 19 mph (4374 wave energy). That’s big, powerful, and clean. Keep in mind, this is over 8ft, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers at a spot like Hullets Reef. The wind is cracking offshore, and the faces will be as clean as you could ask for in that size. Friday afternoon stays just as big at 13ft, though the wind backs off a touch.

The weekend takes a real beating, though. Saturday and Sunday, 18th–19th July, get smashed by strong onshore winds, turning the 8ft+ southerly swell into a complete mess. There is no good surf in that window.

The final highlight is at the end of the run. On Wednesday, 22nd July, the afternoon is going to be magic. We’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind goes dead glassy. Wave energy is a solid 1408. The data calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" and for good reason – it’s right in that sweet spot: clean, lined up, and not too crowded if you get out there.

So, to sum up: if you’re a beginner, aim for Tuesday morning, 14th July. If you’ve got the skills and the nerve, don't miss Friday, 17th July. And if you’re chasing an epic, glassy session later in the period, mark Wednesday afternoon, 22nd July. The rest is either onshore slop, way too big, or blown out by the wind.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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