Thicklip Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.67° S 14.52° E

Thicklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thicklip sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.4° 

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


Thicklip surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thicklip in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 29th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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336
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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WSW
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High Tide
2:00AM1.42m
2:05PM1.48m
2:35AM1.50m
2:42PM1.53m
3:12AM1.54m
3:22PM1.56m
3:51AM1.55m
4:03PM1.54m
4:33AM1.51m
4:48PM1.48m
5:18AM1.44m
5:38PM1.39m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.13m
7:55AM0.22m
8:14PM0.04m
8:31AM0.15m
8:50PM-0.01m
9:07AM0.11m
9:27PM-0.03m
9:46AM0.09m
10:06PM0.00m
10:27AM0.12m
10:49PM0.08m
11:13AM0.17m
11:37PM0.19m
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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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