Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get stuck into the outlook for Hullets Reef.

The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a fair whack cooler than usual for this time of year – 4° below average, so you'll want a quality steamer.

We kick off on Tuesday the 4th but it's a bit average. The morning is choppy with a cross-on, so not worth the paddle. The afternoon improves with a clean cross-off breeze, but the surf is still marginal.

The real action starts on Wednesday the 5th. The morning is a write-off, but Wednesday afternoon is where it's at. A solid 6ft SW groundswell, with a long 16-second period, is pushing in under a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is a hefty 2108 (strong), so there's plenty of grunt. This is a standout session for the intermediate to experienced crew.

Thursday the 6th is a ripper for the skilled surfers. The morning sees a powerful 12ft SW swell with fresh offshore winds, delivering a massive 4488 (very strong) energy reading. It's a big, clean beast. The afternoon holds at 10ft with a moderate offshore, still excellent but a touch more wind.

Friday the 7th continues the run. The morning is glassy with an 8ft SW swell – clean and inviting. The afternoon sees bigger 10ft surf but with a cross-off wind, so it's still good but not as pristine as the morning.

Saturday the 8th is another beauty. The morning is clean with a light cross-off and 8ft SW swell. The afternoon picks up a moderate offshore, keeping the 8ft waves clean and well-shaped. This is a solid day for the experienced.

Sunday the 9th is a complete write-off. Near gale-force winds with light rain make it a mess.

Monday the 10th is a wildcard. A massive 16ft SSE swell from a different direction delivers a huge 8297 (very strong) energy, but it's cross-off and a bit raw. This is only for absolute experts.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are poor with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Wednesday's 13ft swell is a choppy mess.

Thursday the 13th offers little – onshore winds and a messy 10ft ESE swell. The afternoon brings a 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but it's choppy.

Friday the 14th is marginal. The morning is glassy and onshore, with a 8ft E swell, but it's not clean. The afternoon is cross-on and choppy.

Saturday the 15th shows some promise. The morning is clean with a cross-off and 6ft E swell – a nice, manageable size for a variety of surfers.

Sunday the 16th is a dud with a tiny 4ft E swell and glassy conditions, but the energy is a weak 237.

Monday the 17th is a hidden gem. The morning is a bit messy, but the afternoon is clean with a 8ft SW swell and a gentle offshore wind. A solid 1452 (moderate) energy reading makes this a worthwhile session.

Tuesday the 18th is another good one. The morning is a bit windy, but the afternoon is clean with a moderate offshore and 8ft SW swell. The energy is a punchy 1637.

Wednesday the 19th wraps things up. The morning is choppy, but the afternoon is glassy with a 7ft SW swell and a light ESE breeze. The energy is 1099 (moderate), making for a clean, cruisy finish.

The standout period is undoubtedly Wednesday afternoon the 5th through to Saturday the 8th, with Thursday the 6th morning being the absolute pick of the bunch for the big-wave hunters.

Rusty.

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