Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 3rd through to Monday the 7th of September is a block of poor to marginal conditions. The wind is a mess – strong cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes churning up lumpy, choppy slop. Swell is there, but it’s not worth paddling out for. Just sit this one out.

Tuesday the 8th of September is where things finally turn. The morning at Hullets Reef is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm, with a slight air. That’s a huge plus. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW, with a nice 13-second period, giving it some real groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (1024). This is a proper surfable reef break, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. Keep in mind it’s a fairly consistent spot, though crowds are possible. This is the session to aim for.

Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon cleans up nicely too. The wind swings offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (555). It’s a bit smaller than Tuesday, but still clean and fun for a beginner-friendly reef.

Then we hit another rough patch. From Thursday the 10th through to Monday the 14th of September, the wind picks up again – cross-on and cross-shore, with lumpy, messy conditions. The swell jumps around, but the wind kills it. Not worth your time.

Now, Tuesday the 15th of September afternoon looks promising again. The wind turns gentle offshore from the WSW, and the swell drops to 5 ft from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (753). It’s a clean, gentle offshore setup, and the conditions look very good. A solid option for a midweek session.

Wednesday the 16th of September afternoon sees a bump in swell to 8 ft from the SW, but the period is short at 9 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, so it’s clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit walled up. The energy is strong (1863). It’s a marginal call, but if you’re keen, it’s doable.

Thursday the 17th of September is for experts only. The swell hits 13 ft from the SW with a 12-second period, but the wind is a near gale offshore at 31 mph. The energy is very strong (5090). It’s clean, but paddling into those waves will be a battle. Only for the experienced crew.

Finally, Friday the 18th of September morning is a gem. Glassy conditions again with a 8 ft swell from the SW, 11-second period, and strong energy (1783). The wind is dead calm. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and well-shaped. A fitting end to the forecast.

So, to sum it up: the best of the bunch is Tuesday the 8th of September morning at Hullets Reef – glassy, clean, and user-friendly. The second best is Friday the 18th of September morning – bigger and more powerful, but still glassy. Everything else is either blown out or too big and windy.

Stay patient, and get on those glassy windows.

Rusty.

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