Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the region.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some decent surf dotted through the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

The first real window of opportunity hits Tuesday morning, July 21st at Thirroul. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the ENE with a solid 10-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, so the waves will have some shape. The combined energy is moderate (387), so there’s enough push to keep things interesting. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but keep an eye out for the occasional crowd because it can get busy here.

That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right off, so you’ll want to be out early.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd is another clean one. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, still from the ENE, but the wind goes glassy-offshore from the west. It’ll be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is weaker (202), so don’t expect much punch, but it’ll be a nice session.

We hit a bit of a lull from Thursday through to Friday morning, with the swell dropping to 2ft-3ft and messy cross-off winds. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday morning, July 24th is where things pick up again. The swell swings around to the south at 5ft with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 322. The wind is a light cross-off from the SW, so the conditions should be clean. This is a solid option for the intermediate surfer.

Saturday morning, July 25th has a similar 5ft south swell, but the wind is stronger at 9 mph from the west, keeping it a bit bumpy. The energy is higher (441), but the quality is just okay.

Now, the standout of the first week is Sunday morning, July 26th. This is the best of the early run. The swell is 4ft from the south with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WSW. Absolutely clean conditions. The energy is a solid 308, and it’ll be a fun, user-friendly wave. Get out there early.

We then hit a dry spell from Monday, July 27th through to Tuesday, July 28th. The swell drops to 1ft or less, and the wind is messy. A few days of nothing.

Wednesday morning, July 29th is a big change. The swell jumps to 8ft from the south, but it’s a short 9-second period and the wind is cross-shore. The energy is massive (1931), but this is a raw, powerful, chunky wave. Not for the faint-hearted. The wind is light, so there’s some bump, but it’s a serious session for experienced surfers only.

The real gem of the entire outlook is Thursday morning, July 30th. The swell holds at 8ft from the south, but the wind goes completely glassy. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit fat and don’t expect long walls, but the power is huge (1360). This is a big, powerful, clean wave. It’s only for experts, and the energy is intense. That’s the one to circle.

Friday, July 31st sees the swell slowly easing, but it’s still over 7ft with a cross-shore wind. Not as clean.

Then Saturday morning, August 1st brings another nice window. The swell drops to 5ft from the SE with a 9-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The energy is 523. This is a much more manageable size for a strong intermediate, and it’ll be clean and fun. Go then.

From Sunday, August 2nd, the swell fades and the wind turns onshore, leading to a string of poor days with small, messy waves and rain showers. The energy drops to around 250 and below. Not worth it.

By Wednesday, August 5th, the swell is practically gone at 1ft, but there’s a bit of a bump later in the day from the south at 3ft, but with a terrible 6-second period. It’s small and weak.

So, the best of the lot? Thursday morning, July 30th is the big one for the experts – big, glassy, and powerful. For the average surfer, Sunday morning, July 26th and Saturday morning, August 1st are your best bets for clean, fun waves.

Rusty.

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