Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what Thirroul's got for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a slow start, but there's some real firepower later on.

Right now, the water's sitting at about 64°F, which is right on the money for this time of year, so no need to go digging for the 5/4.

The first few days are a total bust. Monday the 10th has some size, about 6ft from the ENE, but that 30 km/h NNW cross-off wind is just too strong and messy. The combined energy is a moderate 497, but the conditions are poor. Tuesday the 11th stays rough, though the afternoon brings a shift with a 5ft south swell and a cleaner cross-off wind, making it just barely rideable. Wednesday the 12th is tiny at 3ft, so not worth the paddle.

Thursday the 13th sees a jump back up to 6ft-7ft south swell, but the cross-shore and cross-onshore winds keep things lumpy and marginal. The afternoon has the combined energy cranking up to 1029, which is strong, but the wind is ruining it.

Now, here's a little gem. Friday morning the 14th is the standout for the near-term. The swell drops to 4ft from the south, but the wind goes glassy—absolutely dead calm. The combined energy is a light 239, but that glassy surface means clean, smooth waves. It won't be big, but for a fun, easy session, that's your pick.

We hit a rough patch from Saturday the 15th right through to Wednesday the 19th. The swell drops and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, with the energy levels falling below 100 at times. Conditions are poor to marginal, and honestly, you'd be fighting the wind more than riding the waves.

Thursday the 20th offers another glassy morning with 3ft from the ENE and a combined energy of 301. Good conditions again, but small. Friday the 21st morning is also clean with 4ft from the east.

But here's the real deal. The true standout is Sunday the 23rd into Monday the 24th. Sunday morning, the swell jumps to 6ft from the south with a clean cross-off northerly breeze at 15 km/h. The combined energy is a solid 675, and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. This one's got some punch and will be clean. Then Monday the 24th keeps the energy high with 6ft from the southeast and offshore WNW winds—gentle offshore and clean. That's your best window right there, with combined energy in the 700s both days. Tuesday the 25th morning brings a 4ft groundswell from the east with a 13-second period—nice and long—and clean conditions, though that long period might make the beach break a bit straight, so keep that in mind.

So, the long and short of it: the first week is mostly a dud, with just Friday the 14th offering a small, glassy reprieve. The second week is where the magic is, with Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th being the absolute best on offer. Get out there then.

Rusty.

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