Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Thirroul.

We’ve got a slow start, with nothing worthwhile for the first couple of days. The first real chance to paddle out comes Sunday the 26th morning. That’s where we’ll kick off.

Sunday morning the 26th, Thirroul is showing a 5ft south swell with an 11-second period. The energy is moderate (598) and the water temp is 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Wind is light from the SW, coming cross-off, so the surface is clean – looking like very good surf. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, but it’s worth it. This is the standout session of the first week, no question.

Sunday afternoon goes onshore with the ESE breeze, and the swell drops to 4ft – not worth hanging around for. Monday morning the 27th turns glassy with a north breeze and a smaller 3ft south swell (172 energy). It’s surfable but ordinary. Monday afternoon gets bumped up by a NE breeze and messy conditions. Tuesday the 28th we bottom out with tiny 1–1.0ft swell and barely any energy – not worth a second look.

Wednesday the 29th is a write-off with only 0.3ft of swell. Thursday the 30th morning, we see a jump to 8ft south swell with 11 seconds, but the energy is strong (2802) and the wind is cross-shore from the SSW – it’s marginal. That 8ft is getting big, more for experienced surfers, and the cross-shore wind keeps it from being clean. Friday the 31st holds similar 8ft south swell but with cross and cross-on winds – still a bit of a mess.

Saturday the 1st of August drops to 5ft south-southeast swell, light cross-shore wind, energy moderate (663). It’s a marginal call. Sunday the 2nd morning has a clean 5ft south-east swell with light NNW cross-off wind – that’s a solid option, good for a Sunday session.

Monday the 3rd morning is clean but tiny at 3ft, afternoon picks up a bit with 3ft and clean cross-off wind. Worth a look if you’re desperate. Tuesday the 4th is small and fading.

Wednesday the 5th morning turns glassy with no wind and a 2ft short-period swell (8 sec) – not much energy (88), but it’s clean and surfable. Thursday the 6th morning sees a shift: 6ft south swell with 8-second period and a light W offshore wind – energy moderate (414), clean and punchy. That’s a decent little window for the keen ones.

Friday the 7th goes glassy again with 3ft – but it’s short-period, so nothing exciting. Saturday the 8th morning builds to 6ft south swell but with light cross-on wind – marginal. Saturday afternoon jumps to 12ft south swell but the ENE wind makes it messy – too big for intermediates anyway. Sunday the 9th morning shapes up well: 7ft south swell, short-period (7 sec), but with a light north cross-off wind, clean. Energy moderate (524). A good session if you’re in the water early.

Now for the real standout of the whole outlook: Monday the 10th of August morning. Thirroul gets a 13ft east-southeast swell with an 11-second period – that’s serious energy (4080) and very powerful. The wind is light from the NW, cross-off and clean. This is excellent surf but it’s for experienced surfers only – 13ft is no joke. The period around 11 seconds is solid groundswell, bringing good shape. If you’ve got the skills, this is the one to circle. Monday afternoon drops slightly to 12ft but the cross-shore wind from the NNE makes it a bit lumpy.

Overall, Sunday the 26th morning is the cleanest early call, and Monday the 10th morning is the big one – big swell, clean, and powerful. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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