Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve got my eyes on the only spot worth talking about for this stretch: Hullets Reef.

Right now, the opening days are not singing. Monday the 3rd has a bit of swell at 6ft out of the ESE, but the wind is coming sideways out of the east at 10 mph, making it a choppy, cross-on mess. The water is way colder than it should be for this time of year, sitting at 62°F—that’s 4°F below normal, so you’ll want a thick hood if you’re heading out. The combined energy is strong at 1337, but it’s not doing you any favours with that wind. Tuesday morning is even worse, with only 5ft and a northerly breeze keeping things messy.

Now, hang tight. The first real standout comes on Wednesday afternoon, August 5th. The swell is 6ft out of the SW, period stretching to 16 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell with long, clean lines. The wind is offshore from the SW at 13 mph, and the combined energy is pumping at 2108. This is a good time for experienced surfers, as the wave size is solid but not crazy. That long period will make for some nice, well-shaped waves, but keep in mind, it can be a bit straight at times, but on a reef, it’ll hold up well.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is the big one. Swell hits 12ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and offshore wind from the WSW at just 6 mph. The combined energy is huge at 4516. This is a beast of a day, but this is expert-only territory. If you’re not confident in solid overhead waves, sit this one out. The water is still cold, but the conditions are clean as glass.

Saturday afternoon, August 8th, is another solid window. 8ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and offshore wind from the SW at 10 mph. Combined energy is 1992. The wind is gentle offshore, making for smooth faces. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so you might get a few others out, but it’s a reef break, so it handles the crowd well.

Looking further out, Thursday afternoon, August 13th, is a real standout for the experts. 13ft from the SSE, period 12 seconds, and offshore wind from the SW at 13 mph. The combined energy is a massive 8074. This is exceptional, but it’s only for those who know what they’re doing at that size. That period is a bit shorter, so it’ll be more powerful and punchy.

Friday afternoon, August 14th, is a nice one too. 6ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and gentle offshore wind from the SW at 10 mph. Combined energy is 1861. Clean, lined-up, and a good option for experienced surfers who want a bit less size.

There’s a big gap in the middle of the second week, from the 10th to the 12th, where the wind is howling from the SE at 25-28 mph, making everything a total washout. Don’t bother. The 18th is also a write-off with strong onshore winds and lumpy 13ft swell.

So, the best of the best: Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, and Thursday morning, August 6th. The 5th is a solid groundswell with offshore wind, and the 6th is a bigger, cleaner swell for the experts. The 13th is a long-range promise, but I’d keep an eye on it.

Rusty out.

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