Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Thirroul’s got lined up for us. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some clean windows but plenty of wind to work around.

The week kicks off with a bit of action on Tuesday morning, but it’s not really worth getting wet for. We’ve got a small 2-foot south swell pushing through at a long 12 seconds, with a combined wave energy of only (206). It’s clean enough with a cross-off W breeze, but there’s just no power in it.

Things actually start to look up pretty quickly. Wednesday morning is your first genuine chance for a decent paddle. The wind is a clean offshore from the WNW, and we’ve got a 3-foot south swell with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at (220), but that offshore breeze will make it feel much better than the numbers suggest. The break is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the SE swell, so it can handle a bit of direction. It’s fairly consistent here too, but don’t be surprised if there’s a few others out, as crowds are sometimes an issue.

Thursday morning keeps the run going. The south swell bumps up a touch to 4 feet, though the period drops to 8 seconds, making it a bit more local and sectiony. The combined energy is (266), which is still in that moderate range. A light cross-off breeze from the SW keeps it clean. This is a solid option, but it’s not a standout.

Now, Friday morning is where it gets interesting. We’re looking at a glassy 3-foot south swell. The wind is dead calm, which is a huge positive for clean conditions. It’s not a big day, but the lack of any breeze will make for some silky lines on the reef sections. The energy is low at (159), so it’ll be a bit soft, but for a cruiser session, this is your best bet in the first week.

From Friday afternoon onward, it’s a battle. The wind swings onshore from the SE and stays there for days. Saturday and Sunday see the swell pick up to 5 feet, but with a short, choppy 7-second period and cross-onshore winds, it’s going to be a mess. The wave energy jumps to (300) and (244), but those numbers are all from wind chop. It’s not paddle-surfable.

The following week is a write-off until the very end. Monday through to the following Saturday are all plagued by onshore winds and messy seas. Swell sizes fluctuate from 2 feet to 7 feet, but with the wind coming from the SE, SSE, and even ENE, it’s going to be lumpy and blown-out. Not worth the paddle. For a beach and reef setup like this, I’d say it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than a proper surf.

Hold on though. After that long dry spell, we get a cracker on Monday, August 24: a 6-foot south swell at 8 seconds, but here’s the kicker—it’s coupled with a clean offshore W wind. The combined energy is moderate at (496), and it’s described as “moderate offshore and clean.” This is your real standout for the whole outlook. It’s a week and a half away, so forecasts can shift, but if it holds, that Monday morning will deliver.

The other promising long-range day is Wednesday, August 26, another morning call with an 8-foot south-east swell (ESE), a 9-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW. The energy is strong at (873), and the conditions should be excellent. However, at 8 feet, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The swell direction (ESE) is a bit off the optimum SE for the break, but with that power and clean wind, it’ll still produce.

So, wrapping it up: the best of the first week is that glassy Friday morning, August 14. The absolute standouts are the Monday, August 24 morning session and the Wednesday, August 26 morning session—both promise clean winds and proper swell, but they are a while away. Keep an eye on those.

Rusty, signing off.

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