Thicklip Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.67° S 14.52° E

Thicklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thicklip sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.7° 

Thicklip surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Thicklip surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 732 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thicklip this week:

The surf forecast for Thicklip over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thicklip in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thicklip over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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0
0
1
0
2
1
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1
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.4
SW
17
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.5
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
76
150
197
225
219
187
209
130
140
284
545
578
569
569
651
427
732
494
478
376
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
SSW
25
SSW
5
SSE
5
WSW
20
SSW
0
WNW
15
NNW
15
S
15
NNW
15
NW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
25
SSW
5
W
5
W
20
SSW
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:17PM1.30m
2:33AM1.29m
2:47PM1.40m
3:05AM1.37m
3:17PM1.48m
3:37AM1.43m
3:46PM1.53m
4:08AM1.46m
4:17PM1.55m
4:41AM1.47m
4:49PM1.54m
5:15AM1.44m
5:23PM1.49m
Low Tide
8:20PM0.28m
8:28AM0.25m
8:52PM0.19m
8:59AM0.19m
9:22PM0.12m
9:29AM0.16m
9:52PM0.08m
10:00AM0.15m
10:23PM0.06m
10:31AM0.16m
10:55PM0.06m
11:04AM0.19m
11:29PM0.10m
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7:13
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6:49
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
12
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26
22
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25
19
19
15
15
13
13
11
13
12
9
9
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Information about the Thicklip Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thicklip provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Thicklip can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thicklip surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Thicklip) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Thicklip may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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