Cyrils and Big Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve only got one break on the cards for this outlook, and it’s Cyrils and Big Left. It’s a reef set-up, exposed to the south swell, and it likes the swell coming from straight south. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We start off on Thursday the 16th of July, but honestly, it’s a write-off. The swell is there at 8ft, period a solid 15 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping (2416), but the wind is a light cross-shore in the morning going cross-onshore in the arvo. It’s messy, and the report calls it marginal – I wouldn’t paddle out unless I had to.

Friday the 17th is where it starts to get interesting. Still the same south-west groundswell, hanging around 7ft with a long 16-second period, delivering serious energy (2275 in the morning). But the big difference is the wind: offshore from the NNW, light to gentle. That’s clean faces. This is a standout for experienced surfers – it’s not for beginners at that size and with that long period, it’ll be lining up nicely on the reef, but the sets will be spaced out.

Saturday the 18th keeps the goodness rolling. Morning sees a 6ft south-west swell, still a decent 14-second period, with gentle offshore wind. By the afternoon, it drops a touch to 5ft, the period shortens a little to 13 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. Glassy! That’s as good as it gets for clean conditions. Moderate energy (880-1194) but the quality is there.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are smaller – down around 3ft to 4ft – but the wind stays offshore. It’s not going to blow you away, but cleaner smaller waves are still fun on a reef. The energy drops off to 413-631.

Tuesday the 21st afternoon gives a little bump up to 4ft from the WSW with 14-second period and gentle offshore wind. It’s a nice little session if you’re keen.

Wednesday the 22nd stays small and clean, with a glassy afternoon. Thursday the 23rd is similar, 4ft, offshore to cross-offshore, clean.

Now, here’s the big one, but with a warning. Friday the 24th of July morning – the swell jumps back up to 8ft, 14-second period, and the wind is a strong offshore from the NW at 28 mph. The energy is huge (2110). This is proper, heavy, powerful reef surf. Only for experts. The afternoon though, the wind swings and goes strong cross-shore, and the report calls it poor. So that morning window is the only chance, and it’s a serious one.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are blown out with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Swell stays around 7ft to 7ft, but it’s not worth it unless you’re a masochist.

Monday the 27th of July through Tuesday the 28th, the wind goes offshore again, but it’s strong to fresh, and the swell stays around 7ft. It’s rideable for experienced surfers but the wind might make it a battle to get out.

Wednesday the 29th looks cleaner again, with a drop to 5ft and a gentler cross-offshore breeze. That’s a more relaxed session.

The last few days of the month into the 30th and 31st, the wind turns crappy again – cross-on and onshore, with rain. I’d give it a miss.

Best on offer: Without a doubt, Friday 17th July morning is the standout. Clean offshore wind, strong 7ft south-west swell with 16-second period, huge energy. Second best is Saturday 18th afternoon for that glassy, clean, fun 5ft surf.

Remember, crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty

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