Hut Gulley Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on Hut Gulley in feet and Fahrenheit.

We’ve got a pretty quiet start, but there’s some real quality waiting further down the line. The water temp is around 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are nothing special. Saturday the 11th kicks off with a tiny 2ft SW groundswell, and while the wind is offshore, it’s blowing too hard for it to be any good. You might snag a wave, but it’s pretty ordinary. Sunday the 12th sees the swell bump to 5ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore and is still fresh – not coming together.

Monday the 13th brings a 8ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, but the wind is still cross-off and fresh. The energy is moderate, but the setup isn’t clean enough to get stoked about. Tuesday the 14th – wow. That swell absolutely hammers in at nearly 15ft with 15-second periods, and the energy is huge. But that’s way too big for this break. Unless you’re a hardcore charger with a big gun, stay out. Experts only.

The turn comes on Wednesday the 15th. The swell drops to a much friendlier 6ft from the SSW, period still a solid 15 seconds, and we’ve got a gentle NW cross-off breeze. It’s clean. This is where the window opens for competent surfers. Thursday the 16th keeps that good vibe: 4ft SW groundswell, and by the afternoon it’s glassy – dead calm. That’s a proper standout session for anyone who can paddle out.

Friday the 17th is probably the pick of the whole period. We get 6ft of SW groundswell, period stretching to 16 seconds, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is strong. It’s one of those mornings where everything lines up – clean, punchy, and just the right size for experienced surfers. Don’t miss it.

After that, the swell slowly winds down through the weekend and into early the following week. Saturday the 18th has 3ft – small but clean. Sunday the 19th brings a weird one: only 2ft but with a very long 19-second period. The energy is moderate, and the offshore wind helps, but it’s tiny. Good for a longboard if you’re keen.

Tuesday the 21st afternoon throws another highlight our way. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW, period 13 seconds, and it goes glassy. That’s an excellent window for experienced surfers again – clean, solid, and no wind messing it up.

Then we roll into the last few days. Thursday the 23rd morning sees 8ft of SW groundswell with a long 16-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is way up. That’s another one for the strong paddlers – clean but powerful. Friday the 24th stays big, around 7ft, but the wind gets fresh offshore (30 km/h), making it a bit more tricky. Still, plenty of juice there.

After that, the swell fades fast. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are only around 4ft down to 3ft, with fresh cross-off winds. Not worth getting excited about. The last few days are just small and messy.

So, if you’re planning your sessions, lock in Friday the 17th morning and Thursday the 16th afternoon as the true standouts. Wednesday the 15th and Tuesday the 21st afternoon are solid backups. Just remember, when it’s over 8ft, like on the 14th and parts of the 23rd, that’s expert territory only.

Rusty.

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