Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Hullets Reef over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent and works best on a SE swell direction. Water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year.

The outlook kicks off on Monday, 13 July, but honestly, you can forget the first couple of days. Monday morning brings a lumpy 6ft easterly swell with a short 7-second period and a stiff onshore wind – it’s a write-off. Monday afternoon isn’t much better, choppy and cross-onshore. Nothing to get excited about.

Tuesday, 14 July, things start to turn. The wind swings offshore from the WSW in the afternoon, cleaning up a 5ft ESE swell (9 seconds). It’s small but clean, a decent window for a paddle. The morning session is cross-off, still rideable with 5ft swell.

Wednesday, 15 July, is a mixed bag. The morning drop to 4ft with a 10-second period is marginal – small and clean, but barely enough juice. The afternoon, however, gets interesting: a 6ft SW groundswell rolls in at 12 seconds, and the combined swell energy jumps to 1283 (moderate). The wind is cross-off, waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a solid option for the experienced crew.

But the real standout is Thursday, 16 July – afternoon. This is where it gets serious. An 8ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, combined energy of 2359 (strong), and a gentle offshore WSW wind. The report says *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers* – this is the best on offer in the first week. The size is too big for beginners, but for the guys who know what they’re doing, it’s a ripper. The reef setup will handle that long-period energy well.

Friday, 17 July, stays big with 10ft SW swells, but a strong 22 mph cross-off wind on the morning makes it a messy, high-energy affair (2682 combined energy). The afternoon is cleaner but still big. It’s a goer for experts only, but not as clean as Thursday.

Saturday, 18 July, is a write-off: strong onshore winds, choppy, poor conditions. Sunday, 19 July, sees the swell drop to 4ft, but the wind is cross-off and clean – small, surfable but nothing special.

Now, looking into the second week, Monday, 20 July, is a real gem. 5ft to 6ft SW groundswell (11 seconds), light cross-off winds, combined energy in the 700-800 range (moderate), and the report says *expect very good surf conditions*. Clean, cruisy, and consistent – this is a top pick for a fun session without the crowds likely being too heavy.

Tuesday, 21 July, is a big one. A 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, combined energy of 5437 (very strong!) on the morning. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which might put a tiny ripple on it, but the sheer power is there. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off. This is a beast of a swell – only for experts, and the long period means it’ll be breaking straight at a beach break, but on a reef like this, it’ll be lined up. A standout, but a week out, so keep an eye on it.

Wednesday, 22 July – morning, is another cracker. 8ft SW groundswell (15 seconds), light cross-off wind, combined energy of 3101 (strong), and marked as *excellent conditions for experienced surfers*. Clean, powerful, and consistent. Another top pick.

After that, things get messy. Thursday, 23 July, sees a near gale-force wind of 34 mph making a mess of a 12ft swell – absolute no-go. Friday, 24 July, is a bit of a reset, with a glassy afternoon on a 4ft S swell (10 seconds) – small, clean, good for a longboard.

Saturday, 25 July – afternoon, brings a 4ft SW groundswell (15 seconds), light offshore wind, combined energy of 1089 (moderate), and *expect very good surf conditions*. Clean, long-period waves – a nice end to the week.

The final standout is Monday, 28 July – afternoon. A 6ft SW groundswell (15 seconds), light cross-off wind, combined energy of 1690 (moderate), and *excellent conditions for experienced surfers*. Clean, solid, and well-shaped. A promising way to finish the 16-day run.

So, to wrap it up: the true standouts are Thursday 16 July afternoon and Monday 20 July – both offer clean, powerful surf with good energy. The long-range stuff on 21 and 22 July looks massive but is less certain. For the rest, there’s a few fun windows, but plenty of dud days too. Get out there when the wind plays nice.

Rusty.

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