Hut Gulley Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty.

Right, we’ve got a bit of a slow starter here. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for until Friday the 7th of August, so you’ve got a couple of days to check your wax and fix that leash. The only break on the radar is Hut Gulley, a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, so when it does line up, you want to be on it.

Friday the 7th is the first real nod. Friday morning, Hut Gulley gets a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a long 16-second period—proper groundswell energy—and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 577. The water temp is 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. That morning session is the standout of the first week; light winds and clean faces. It’s a rare break that’s showing up, so it’s worth the look. Friday afternoon stays clean with 3ft and moderate energy (635).

Saturday the 8th holds decent too, with 3ft SW and offshore winds—clean with moderate energy (492) in the morning. Crowds are often here, so you might have company.

Sunday the 9th drops off a bit, with smaller 2ft SW swell and moderate energy (205), but still clean. Conditions are ordinary, but it’s surfable.

Now, Monday the 10th sees a spike—10ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period and strong energy (5797). That’s expert territory; too big for beginners, and the cross-shore wind at 15 mph chops it up. The afternoon drops to 4ft but still strong energy (1561) and clean. Not the best day for this spot.

Tuesday the 11th is cleaner with offshore winds and 4ft SW, moderate energy (520). Improving.

Wednesday the 12th morning has 5ft SW with very long 19-second period and strong energy (2327), but the wind swings cross-off. Afternoon turns rubbish with 7ft and cross-on wind—lumpy, poor surf.

Thursday the 13th is a monster—15ft SW swell with very long period and huge energy (12730+). That’s way too big for Hut Gulley, and with cross-shore wind, it’s a skip.

From Friday the 14th onward, we see a mix. The 14th has 6ft SW, clean, moderate energy (1601). Saturday the 15th is 7ft SW but cross-on wind—choppy.

The next standout comes on Sunday the 16th: 5ft SW, clean, with light offshore breezes—very good conditions (904 energy). That’s one to mark in your calendar.

Monday the 17th is small again, but Tuesday the 18th afternoon and Wednesday the 19th show consistent 3ft to 4ft SW with offshore winds, clean, and moderate energy (522–530). Not huge, but fun for a beginner spot.

The best on offer overall? Friday morning 7th August with the 4ft SW, glassy water, and that rare break coming alive. And Sunday 16th August for cleaner conditions with 5ft SW and light offshore. Two short windows where it all comes together.

If the swell gets to 8ft or more, it’s experts only. For now, get on those Friday and Sunday sessions.

Rusty.

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