Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Thirroul over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a glassy window early on, and then things really fire up later. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a tick above average for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

Monday 27th kicks off with a real tease. The morning is absolutely glassy, with a clean 3ft swell from the south, but it’s pretty weak energy (172). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon turns ugly with a cross-shore wind, so that’s a write-off.

Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th are flat spells. The swell drops right off and the wind is all over the place, even if it’s offshore. There’s just no power in the water. A couple of days to chill.

Now, Thursday 30th is where it gets interesting. The morning is a standout. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions and a solid 7ft southerly swell rolling in. The energy is pumping (985) – that’s a proper boost. The only thing is, at that size, it starts getting a bit much for the groms, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be a fun morning. The afternoon gets a bit wind-affected, so get it early.

Friday 31st holds size, with 5ft to 7ft southerly swell, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-on, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. The energy is still high (514 to 1254), but it’s not the cleanest.

Saturday 1st August morning has a nice little window. Glassy again, with a 4ft south-southeast swell. The energy is moderate (288). It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun for a paddle.

Sunday 2nd morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a 4ft south-easterly. It’s a small, clean option for a longboard or a groveler.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Monday 3rd through Wednesday 5th. The swell is either tiny or short-period and choppy. Not worth the wetsuit hassle.

Thursday 6th and Friday 7th see a rise in size again, but it’s all cross-shore wind and messy. 5ft to 8ft of southerly swell, but it’s lumpy and hard to love.

Now, here’s the big one. Saturday 8th August morning. This is the true standout of the entire outlook. The swell is a solid 12ft from the southeast with a long 11-second period. The energy is massive (5077). The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is only for the experts – that’s big, powerful surf. It’s going to be a sight to see. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is the only window.

Sunday 9th morning is still a good option, with a clean 7ft east-southeast swell and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (912). A solid follow-up session for the more experienced.

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th drop off significantly in size and quality, with the wind being too strong or the swell fading out. The last few days of the forecast are a write-off.

So, if you’re keen, the best bet is the Thursday 30th July morning for a solid, clean session, and the absolute gem is the Saturday 8th August morning – but that’s a big one, so only for the brave.

Rusty.

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