
Surf Forecasts:
Thirroul surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thirroul this week:
The surf forecast for Thirroul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thirroul in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thirroul over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 9 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
145 | 339 | 352 | 111 | 183 | 131 | 76 | 68 | 104 | 71 | 84 | 147 | 69 | 245 | 113 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 33 | 35 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:25PM1.33m | 4:41AM0.96m | 5:10PM1.37m | 5:38AM0.94m | 5:51PM1.42m | 6:29AM0.94m | 6:32PM1.46m | 7:15AM0.96m | 7:12PM1.49m | 7:57AM0.98m | 7:51PM1.52m | 8:36AM0.99m | 8:30PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:04PM0.44m | 10:24AM0.40m | 11:58PM0.38m | 11:08AM0.42m | 00:44AM0.33m | 11:51AM0.43m | 1:26AM0.28m | 12:34PM0.42m | 2:06AM0.23m | 1:16PM0.41m | 2:44AM0.21m | 1:56PM0.40m | 3:22AM0.19m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 9 | E 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 5 |
145 | 6 | 1 | 111 | 183 | 131 | 59 | 59 | 104 | 71 | 31 | 147 | 53 | 245 | 113 | 60 | 57 | 49 | 33 | 35 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | S 15 | ESE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 18 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 14 | S 5 | S 11 | S 6 | ESE 10 | S 9 | ESE 10 | E 6 |
6 | — | 4 | 51 | 2 | 29 | 76 | 68 | 12 | 34 | 30 | 56 | 69 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | S 12 | — | S 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | S 18 | SE 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 12 | E 12 | S 10 | S 9 | E 9 | S 9 | ESE 8 |
6 | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | S 9 | S 7 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | ENE 6 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 2 |
1 | 339 | 352 | 91 | — | 111 | — | — | — | 1 | 84 | 53 | 42 | 53 | — | 10 | — | 54 | 8 | 20 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 118 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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Information about the Thirroul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Thirroul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Thirroul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thirroul 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 (Thirroul) 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 Thirroul 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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