Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

Honestly, the next week or so is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a real rough patch of weather and swell to get through first. The surf shows up, but it’s ugly – strong ESE winds, rain, and lumpy, choppy conditions. It’s not going to be fun. That initial run of poor conditions lasts right through the first few days, up until the end of July. The swell is there, but it's just not rideable with the wind.

Then we finally get a little window of hope. The standout for the whole period is Sunday, August 4th at Hullets Reef. The morning is a bit iffy with onshore wind, but the afternoon session is the real highlight. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the SW, the swell is a clean 7 ft from the south-west, with a period of 12 seconds. The water is about average for the time of year at 66°. The combined swell energy is pumping at a solid 1371 (moderate wave energy). The forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers, and that’s what it’s shaping up to be. Clean, lined-up waves. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It can get busy here sometimes, so be ready for a few others with the same idea.

The week after that looks like it gets a bit more active, but it's a mixed bag. The 5th of August has an 8 ft SW swell, and the wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions and excellent surf for experienced surfers again. The 7th of August also has a solid 12 ft SW swell with clean offshore winds, another expert-level session.

But hold on, because the 9th of August (Sunday) is a monster. The guidance shows a 16 ft SW swell hitting. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but a wave that size is for experts only. The combined wave energy is a massive 15,390 (very strong wave energy). That’s a serious, heavy ocean. The 10th of August looks like a write-off with rain and strong onshore winds, so don't get too excited about the size.

The 12th of August (Wednesday) is a nice way to finish the forecast. It’s an 8-10 ft SW swell, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The break is a reef, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Another excellent session for experienced surfers.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a skip. The absolute best bet is the afternoon of Sunday, August 4th. The 5th, 7th, and 12th are also top-tier, but the 9th is for the brave and the experienced only. Go get it.

Rusty.

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