Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for the next couple of weeks. The standout spot is Hullets Reef, and there’s a big story to tell here.

Right out of the gate, the water is a real shocker – it’s sitting at 59°, which is a whopping 6.7° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a good 5/4 or even booties if you’re heading out on Tuesday the 25th.

The first real surfline we get is Tuesday morning. It’s not the best of the window, but it’s surfable. We’ve got a 8.2ft SW swell with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid (3302). The wind is cross-off from the WSW, so it should be clean. That’s a decent paddle out, but it’s right on the edge of being too big for beginners at over 5ft. Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely with the wind going offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The swell settles to 5.9ft, the period stretches out to a very long 15 seconds, and the energy is still pumping (2663). This is excellent for experienced surfers – that long period will wrap nicely around the reef, giving some serious, groomed lines.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. The swell jumps to 9.8ft, but the wind howls onshore from the east, making it a lumpy, messy mess. Not worth your time.

Thursday the 27th brings a bit of hope. The morning has a clean 6.9ft SSW swell with 12-second period and a light offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is (1896). It’s a bit marginal on the tide, but it’s a solid option for those who know the reef. The afternoon drops to 4.6ft and goes glassy with almost no wind, just a light cross-shore from the ESE. That’s a very surfable, clean wave.

Friday the 28th is a real treat. The morning sees a 3.9ft S swell with 11-second period, light offshore wind from the SW, and it’s clean. The energy is (805). Friday afternoon? Glassy. Flat calm, with a 4.3ft S swell. That’s as clean as it gets, and it’s perfect for a long session. This is one of the highlights – it won’t be huge, but the quality will be top-notch.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop off a bit. Saturday is clean but small, with a 3.6ft S swell. The energy drops to (491). Sunday has some small 2.9ft waves from the east, but it’s clean and offshore. Nothing to write home about, but a fun little summer board day.

Next week kicks off with a return of energy. Monday the 31st has a 5.9ft SSW swell with a short 9-second period, but the wind is clean and cross-off. The energy is (971). Not the best shape due to the short period, but rideable. Tuesday the 1st of September is clean again with a 4.6ft SW swell and 11-second period. The energy is (595).

Now, here’s the next big standout. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning brings a serious pulse. We’re looking at an 11.5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wave energy is a massive (4830). The wind is light from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is only for experienced surfers – that’s well over 8ft, and it’s powerful. The afternoon, however, turns ugly with a near-gale offshore wind at 34 mph. It’s clean but completely unsurfable unless you’re a masochist. Stay off the water by then.

Thursday the 3rd is a strange day. The morning is flat with 1.6ft waves and glassy conditions, but the energy is nothing (40). Then the afternoon gets a sudden 9.8ft SSE swell with an 8-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy jumps to (2049). Short period, but powerful. It’ll be a bit of a washing machine at a beach break, but at a reef like Hullets, it might hold some shape for experts.

The rest of the week into the weekend is pretty ugly. Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and Sunday the 6th are all blown out with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell stays big on Sunday the 6th with a 9.8ft SSW swell and a very long 17-second period, but the east wind will chop it to pieces.

There’s a glimmer on Monday the 7th of September afternoon. A 4.6ft SW swell with 13-second period, and the wind goes cross-off from the SSE with near-glass conditions. The energy is (907). It’s clean and should be fun for a mid-length or longboard.

The last few days, the 8th and 9th, are all blown out with strong or near-gale winds. A couple of clean windows, but the wind is so strong it

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