Hut Gulley Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s been a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, but don’t get too bummed. Looking at the full 16-day window, the first proper chance to get wet doesn’t roll in until Sunday morning the 23rd. After that, we’ve got a couple of tidy windows, but the real standout is sitting out there on Sunday the 30th. Let’s run through it.

Our only spot in the mix is Hut Gulley. It’s a beginner-friendly break that rarely breaks, so when it does fire, you have to pay attention. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild on the anomaly front.

Sunday the 23rd morning kicks things off with a clean 5 ft swell out of the NW, with a light cross-off breeze. That’s a solid, rideable start. The swell is coming in at 14 seconds, so there’s a bit of energy behind it. Afternoon gets a little messy, but the morning is the pick.

Monday the 24th is small but clean. Morning sees a 4 ft SSW swell with a gentle offshore wind from the NNW. It’s clean, but knee to waist high stuff. The afternoon drops a little more, but the wind turns glassy-light. Good for a longboard if you’re keen.

We hit a dry patch mid-week. Tuesday the 25th through to Saturday the 29th is pretty ordinary. A mix of onshore winds, choppy conditions, and small or weak swell. Nothing you’d rush out for.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Sunday the 30th. Sunday morning at Hut Gulley is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. We’re looking at a 6 ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period – that’s proper long-period energy, the kind that wraps in with serious purpose. The combined energy is strong at 3046, and the wind? It’s glassy. Flat calm. That’s about as good as it gets for a wave that isn’t huge. For experienced surfers, this is the session. The long swell period means it’ll be holding up well, but with its size, it’s not for groms – over 5 ft gets a bit much for beginners. The wind staying glassy means you’re looking at clean, walled-up faces. Afternoon picks up a bit more size to 8 ft, but the onshore wind messes with it.

Monday the 31st morning still has some quality from the leftover 6 ft SW swell, and a cross-off breeze keeps things clean. Not as good as Sunday, but still a decent option.

After that, things get dicey. Strong onshores, lumpy conditions, and by Thursday the 3rd of September we’ve got an 12 ft SW swell on the charts, but the wind is howling at 30 km/h, making it too blown out for a good paddle. If you’re into kites though, that afternoon might be your jam.

The last few days into the second week are all marginal, with onshore flow and inconsistent energy. It’s not looking like a classic run after that first week blast.

Stay on it, don’t sleep on the 30th.

Rusty

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