Hut Gulley Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s in store for Hut Gulley over the next couple of weeks. There’s a dry spell right at the start, then a slow build into a proper standout session later on. The water temp is 58°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

The first few days are a washout. Sunday the 5th has a 8ft SSW swell, but with a cross-on wind and a combined energy of 4423, it’s just blown-out and messy. Monday the 6th drops to 4ft, but the wind goes offshore and glassy, and that 14-second groundswell brings 822 energy. It’s clean, but this spot rarely breaks, so it’s a long shot. Tuesday the 7th has glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell and 675 energy, nice and clean, but still small and inconsistent. Wednesday the 8th is the first real highlight – a 4ft SW swell with an 18-second period, cross-off wind, and 1446 energy. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but again, the break is rarely breaking, so you’ll need to be patient.

From Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 12th, the swell fades to 2ft or less, with energy as low as 73. It’s clean, but there’s no power. That’s a gap of nearly a week of very marginal surf. Then Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th see a bump in period, but the wind turns onshore, making it choppy.

The real payoff is the final stretch. Sunday the 19th of July morning: glassy, 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and 1112 energy. That’s very good, clean surf, and crowds are likely, but it’s worth it. The absolute best is Monday the 20th of July: glassy morning, 8ft SW swell, 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell – and 2967 energy. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to aim for. The afternoon picks up a little cross-on breeze, but the morning is pure glass. With a long-period swell, Hut Gulley should hold up well. It’s inconsistent, but when it goes, it’s a beauty.

Signing off, Rusty.

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