Cyrils and Big Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at this forecast. We’ve got a run of swell coming through, but it’s a mixed bag with the wind. The standout moment is a real beauty, but you’ll have to be patient for most of it.

We’re looking at Cyrils and Big Left, a solid reef break. Water temp is sitting at 14°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The action kicks off on Wednesday the 22nd, but honestly, it’s a write-off. You’ve got a 4ft SW swell on Wednesday morning, but it’s coming with a 19 mph cross-offshore wind that’s just making a mess. The combined energy is a moderate 444. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s even worse. Don’t bother paddling out.

Thursday the 23rd sees a jump in size. The morning brings a 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a cross-off wind, but it’s got a “marginal” feel to it. The combined energy is strong at 5050, but with that much wind, it’s a washing machine. The afternoon is a complete no-go with a 28 mph cross-shore.

Now, Friday the 24th is the real highlight. The morning is the best on offer. You’ve got a solid 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period – that’s proper long-period energy, over 8ft so it’s for experienced surfers only. The combined energy is a massive 8961, and the wind is a clean cross-off breeze. This is a big, powerful reef break that will handle that size. Expect crowds to be possible. The afternoon holds up decently too, with a 10ft swell and clean cross-off wind.

Saturday the 25th is still fun, but the swell is easing. A 10ft SW swell in the morning with clean cross-off wind, but it’s starting to drop. The energy is still strong at 2536. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 8ft but still clean.

By Sunday the 26th, the swell is dropping fast. The morning is a 6ft SW swell, still clean, but the energy is weak at 818. The afternoon gets a bit better with a 5ft swell and a light breeze, making for some clean, smaller waves.

Monday the 27th is a bit of a mixed one. Morning has a 6ft SW swell with a 16 mph offshore wind – clean but a bit small. The afternoon is similar with a 6ft swell.

Tuesday the 28th is the second standout. The morning brings a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and a light 6 mph offshore wind. The combined energy is a strong 2696, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a classic reef break setup with that long period, so it’s going to be clean and powerful. Afternoon is still good but with a lighter cross-shore.

From Wednesday the 29th onwards, it gets ugly. The wind turns onshore and stays that way through to Thursday the 31st. The swell is still there, but it’s a messy, blown-out affair. The combined energy drops off significantly.

Then we get a fresh run from Friday the 31st. The afternoon sees a 3ft SW swell with an offshore wind, but it’s small. Saturday the 1st of August morning has a tiny 2ft WSW swell with a 20-second period, which is a weird one, but the wind is offshore. The afternoon picks up to 5ft SW with a 18-second period and a moderate offshore – that’s a promising signal for the long-range.

Sunday the 2nd of August is similar, with 5ft SW swell and a 15-second period, clean offshore. The energy is moderate at 1503. Monday the 3rd has a 3ft swell with a massive 22-second period in the morning, then a 5ft SW swell with a 20-second period and offshore wind in the afternoon. The energy jumps to 3169.

Tuesday the 4th of August is back to big stuff. A 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a cross-off wind, but the energy is a huge 4547. The afternoon has a strong offshore wind, powerful at 10ft, but that close to gale force wind makes it hard work.

Wednesday the 5th of August is a write-off with a 12ft swell but a near gale force wind. The rest of the outlook fades out.

So, for the best sessions: Friday the 24th morning is the absolute standout, with that massive, long-period groundswell and clean wind. Tuesday the 28th morning is the other real gem, with clean offshore and a very long period. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just for the die-hards.

We’ve got a nasty gap of blowout conditions from the 29th to the 31st, so don’t bother.

Rusty.

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