Hullets Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Hullets Reef.

We’ve got a long stretch of ocean ahead, but the first few days are a write-off—rough, messy, and not worth paddling out for. The wait stretches from Thursday the 13th right through to late Friday the 14th, with nothing but poor conditions and lumpy seas. The wind is all over the place, and the swell is full of nasty cross-onshore chop. You’d be better off waxing your board at home.

The first real chance of a session comes on Saturday morning, 15 August. The sky clears, the wind shifts to a light cross-offshore breeze from the west at 6 mph, and the swell settles at 4 ft from the SSW with a long period of 14 seconds—that’s groundswell, and it’ll have some push. The energy is moderate (695), and the water temp is a chilly 61°, a full 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The break is a beginner-friendly reef, so it’s worth a look if you’re after a clean, cruisy session. But it’s only a short window—the afternoon turns choppy again.

Sunday morning, 16 August is a non-starter: tiny swell (3 ft, short period 7 seconds), barely any energy (117), and not enough to ride. The afternoon improves a little with a 3 ft easterly swell and offshore wind, but it’s still very ordinary.

Now, here’s the standout: Monday morning, 17 August. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSW, with a sweet 14-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the west at 6 mph, and the energy is strong (1529). The conditions are clean, the reef setup will handle that long-period groundswell well, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. The water is still cold, but the waves will have shape and power. If you’ve got a free morning, this is the one.

Monday afternoon holds at 7 ft from the SW, but the wind swings cross-shore, making it a bit more marginal for the reef. It’s still surfable for the keen.

After that, we hit another dry spell. Tuesday 18 August is tiny, and from Wednesday 19 August through to Monday 24 August, the wind is relentless—cross-onshore, strong, and messy. The swell tries to pump at times (10 ft on Saturday 22 August afternoon, with energy at 4552), but the wind is a nightmare, and the reef will be a washing machine. Not one for paddle surfing—kite surfers might get a look in on those bigger, windblown days.

The light returns at the end of the window. Wednesday 26 August afternoon sees a 6 ft easterly swell with offshore wind from the SW at 12 mph, clean conditions, and very good surf. Thursday 27 August delivers again—both morning and afternoon have light offshore winds, 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, long 13-second periods, and clean lines. The energy is moderate (around 900), and the reef will be tidy. Friday 28 August afternoon is also a beauty: 5 ft SW swell, light offshore wind, and very good conditions. Crowds are possible at this spot sometimes, so get in early.

So overall, the best bets are Monday 17 August morning for the biggest, cleanest groundswell, and then Thursday 27 August and Friday 28 August for a cleaner, more relaxed end to the run. The water’s well below average for the season, so don’t forget the rubber.

Rusty.

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