Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, me old chum, Rusty here. Alright, we’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for the next couple of weeks, but it’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag with the wind, so you’ll need to pick your moments. The water’s a touch on the cool side, sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than we’d normally see for this time of year.

The first real action kicks off Monday the 20th of July. The early morning’s a bit of a write-off with a cross-off breeze and a smaller 4ft swell from the southeast, but the real standout is Monday afternoon. Hullets Reef will be firing with a clean 7ft south-west swell and a solid offshore breeze. The energy’s pushing through at 1351 (moderate), and the conditions are set for experienced surfers. That’s your first pick for a good session.

Tuesday the 21st looks even better for the morning. We’ve got a glassy 6ft south-west swell, with a very long period of 15 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze. The energy’s up to 1731 (moderate to strong), and it’ll be clean. This is a prime window for the reef, with that long-period groundswell stacking up nicely. The afternoon turns a bit lumpy as the wind swings cross-shore, so stick to the morning.

Wednesday the 22nd is another solid day. The morning offers a clean 7ft swell from the south-west with a 12-second period and a gentle cross-off wind. The energy’s still strong at 1636 (moderate to strong). The afternoon gets blown out by a strong 22 mph wind, so it’s a morning-only affair.

Thursday the 23rd is a mess. The morning drops to 4ft, and by the afternoon, the wind is howling at 25 mph with a massive 13ft wave. That’s too big for most, and the conditions are poor. Give it a miss.

Friday the 24th is a bit of a wildcard. The morning sees a 13ft, long-period south-west swell, but an onshore wind will make it a sloppy beast. The energy is massive at 7748 (very strong), but it’s only for the truly experienced and those who don’t mind a bit of wind. The afternoon is a write-off.

The weekend (25th & 26th July) is a washout. Cross-shore and onshore winds, lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth the effort.

Now, there’s a bit of a gap until things settle down. Monday the 27th of July is a good recovery day. The morning is clean, with a 6ft south-west swell, and the afternoon is even better with a light offshore breeze and a clean 6ft south-west swell. That’s a solid, consistent option.

Tuesday the 28th gets messy again with strong winds and rain, but the swell is still pushing through. Not the best.

Wednesday the 29th is a standout for the hardcore. A strong offshore wind (28 mph) will hold up a 10ft south-west swell, but it’s going to be a battle to get out. The energy is 3806 (very strong). Only for the experienced and strong paddlers.

The first few days of August (1st & 2nd) are a bit of a write-off again with strong winds, though the swell sticks around.

Finally, the long-range look. Monday the 3rd of August is a good one. A clean 7ft east swell with a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is 1512 (moderate to strong), and it’ll be clean. Tuesday the 4th of August also looks promising with a fresh offshore wind and a 8ft south-west swell, and a very long 18-second period. That’s a promising, but less certain, option for the second week.

So, to sum it up: the best sessions are Monday afternoon (20th) and Tuesday morning (21st) for the cleanest conditions. The Monday the 27th is your next solid call. The long-range stuff on the 3rd and 4th of August has potential, but it’s a bit further out.

Rusty.

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