Cyrils and Big Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Cyril's and Big Left. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the way, but the wind is going to be the real deciding factor. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year, so a bit of a pleasant surprise for the wetsuit crew.

Alright, the next few days are rough. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are write-offs – strong cross and cross-onshore winds, lumpy, choppy, poor conditions. You'd be mad to paddle out. The swell energy is big though, with readings around 2740 and 6604 (moderate to strong energy), so there’s power in the water, just not in the right place.

Monday the 6th morning is where it turns. We get a clean window with a nice cross-off breeze from the north. Swell drops to a manageable 5ft from the south-west, period around 14 seconds – proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (1019) and the wave quality is excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout session for the crew who know the reef. The afternoon goes glassy with an onshore wind but smaller, so keep it to the morning.

Tuesday the 7th morning has clean conditions again, light cross-off, 3ft of south-west swell, and a very long 17-second period. Energy is moderate (857). The long period will make for some nice lines but can be a bit straight at times – still, expect very good surf. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Wednesday the 8th afternoon is another excellent call. Swell builds to 7ft from the south-west, period 18 seconds, and the wind is light cross-off from the north-northeast. Energy jumps to 2768 (moderate-strong). This is clean, powerful, and will have the reef working nicely. For experienced surfers only at this size.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th both have clean conditions in the mornings with 5ft to 5ft south-west swell and light cross-off winds. Energy levels are moderate (1131 to 1238). Good, clean, consistent surf without the crowd madness.

From Saturday the 11th through to Tuesday the 15th, the quality drops off. There are some small clean days but the swell is weak, and then we get a run of strong onshore winds and rain. It’s a gap period – not worth planning around.

Now, the long-range standout: Wednesday the 16th afternoon through to Friday the 18th. Wednesday afternoon sees 8ft south-west swell with a gentle cross-off breeze – excellent for experienced crew. Then Thursday 17th morning is a beauty: 10ft south-west swell with a moderate offshore from the north-northwest, energy at 3682 (strong). Clean and well-shaped. The afternoon gets bigger but very marginal. Friday the 18th peaks with 13ft south-west swell, 15-second period, and fresh offshore wind – energy hits 7701 (very strong). This is huge, only for experts, and the offshore wind will make it glassy but the paddle-out will be a mission.

Saturday the 19th drops off fast with strong winds and messy conditions.

The best of the whole forecast: Monday the 6th morning for a clean, solid, manageable swell, and Wednesday the 8th afternoon for some serious power and shape. For the brave, the 17th is a date to mark – but that’s a long way off and less certain.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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