Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The surf window opens up this Friday at Hullets Reef. We’ve got swell running through the next few days, but conditions will be a mixed bag, so you’ve got to pick your moments. The water temp anomaly isn’t given, so let’s just say it’s a typical July for the area.

Friday morning, 3rd July, starts with some clouds and a light cross breeze from the NW at 6 mph. The swell is 7.2 ft out of the SE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a solid groundswell, long enough to push through nicely. The combined energy is moderate (2029). It’s a bit marginal with that cross wind, but the afternoon brightens up. Friday afternoon, the wind goes glassy from the SSE at just 3 mph. The swell drops a touch to 7.9 ft but still from the SE, and the energy steps up (1581). This is the pick of the first day – clean, glassy conditions, but the wave comment says it’s for experienced surfers. That 7.9 ft is pushing up there, so it’s not a beginner’s session. Blokes on shortboards will be frothing.

Saturday morning, 4th July, is similar to Friday morning – 6.9 ft SE swell, 12-second period, cross wind again. The afternoon is a beauty though: clear skies, glassy wind from the SE at 3 mph, and 6.2 ft of SE swell. Combined energy (1068) is still moderate, and the wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” This is your Saturday standout – clean, glassy, decent size but not too heavy for a confident intermediate.

Sunday, the 5th, sees the swell drop to 4.6 ft. Morning has a cross-on breeze from the NNW at 9 mph, which messes it up a bit. By afternoon, a light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph gives you clean lines, but the swell is small – only 4.6 ft, 11-second period, energy (642). It’s rideable but nothing special.

Monday, 6th July, brings a change: the swell swings to the SW. Monday morning is glassy with a NNW wind at 3 mph, 6.9 ft SW swell, 12-second period, energy (1432). Beautiful conditions, but again, the wave comment says “excellent for experienced surfers.” That 6.9 ft with a long period will pitch up nicely on the reef. If you’re skilled, this is a top call.

Tuesday, 7th July, keeps that SW swell at 6.6 ft, 12 seconds. Morning has a cross-off breeze from the W at 9 mph – clean. The afternoon kills it: offshore wind from the SW at 3 mph, 6.6 ft SW swell, energy (1086), and “very good surf conditions.” Glassy offshore, consistent swells – Tuesday arvo is another standout.

Wednesday the 8th: the swell builds and the wind howls. Morning: 7.5 ft SW swell, 14-second period (very long period groundswell) – the energy jumps (2001). But there’s a cross-off breeze at 19 mph from the WSW. It’s clean, but that wind is strong. Afternoon is worse: 9.8 ft SW, 13 seconds, but the wind is 25 mph from the W. That’s big and clean but pushing the limits for most. Only for experts, and it’s a bit wild.

Thursday, 9th July, is a story of huge swell but poor winds. Both morning and afternoon have 11.5 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, energy (4353 and 3899). The wind is cross-on from the E at 6 mph – light, but cross-on ruins the face. The wave comment says “marginal.” Big swell, but messy.

From Friday 10th July right through to Sunday 12th July, the forecast is poor. E winds at 12-31 mph, cross-on, and swell dropping from 9.8 ft to 8.2 ft then back up to 9.8 ft. The wave comments are brutal: “poor surf conditions.” Blown out, choppy, lumpy. Don’t bother.

Monday 13th July: big stuff rolls in – 9.8 ft from the E, but the period drops to 10 seconds. Wind is cross-off from the W at 25 mph. Clean but raw. Tuesday 14th: the swell drops to 5.6 ft, then 4.6 ft. The 5.6 ft morning with a cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph is rideable, but nothing special.

Then Wednesday, 15th July, things get massive again. Morning: 11.5 ft SW,

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