Thirroul Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.32° S 150.93° E

Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thirroul sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.0° 

Thirroul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Thirroul surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thirroul in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thirroul over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next few weeks at Thirroul. It’s a slow start, but the end of the month and early August have some real teeth.

The water’s sitting at about 65°, which is a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – nice little bonus.

Monday the 20th kicks off with a 5ft swell from the ENE, but cross-shore wind and moderate energy (690) make it a write-off. Tuesday the 21st morning is cleaner with a lighter wind and 4ft ENE swell, but nothing special. The real standout is Thursday the 30th of July morning. That’s a 6ft south swell with a 13-second period – long-period groundswell – and serious energy (1192). The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW, perfect for experienced surfers. The south direction matches up well with the spot’s optimal SE direction. Thursday afternoon holds up too, with 6ft and offshore winds.

Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon has a 3ft SSE swell with a 12-second period and offshore WNW wind – clean. Monday the 3rd of August morning brings a 6ft south swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The big one is Tuesday the 4th of August morning: a massive 10ft south swell with an 11-second period and glassy calm wind. The energy is off the charts (3755). That’s experts only, but it’s a dream.

The pick is Thursday the 30th of July morning, with Tuesday the 4th of August morning for the big-wave crew. The rest of the period is mostly small or messy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
3
1
0
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.3
S
8
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
10
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
1.1
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
572
419
331
286
218
179
175
103
73
73
203
351
290
787
358
244
324
332
239
198
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
5
W
5
W
10
WNW
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
5
SW
10
NE
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
W
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
00:57AM1.14m
1:53PM1.27m
1:54AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
3:00AM0.92m
3:41PM1.30m
4:12AM0.87m
4:35PM1.33m
5:17AM0.88m
5:25PM1.37m
6:11AM0.91m
6:11PM1.42m
Low Tide
7:05PM0.46m
7:14AM0.31m
8:15PM0.49m
7:57AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:45AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
9:39AM0.49m
11:37PM0.42m
10:35AM0.49m
00:25AM0.36m
11:28AM0.47m
1:07AM0.30m
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cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:10
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Temp °C
17
11
18
17
13
21
20
14
18
15
10
13
13
10
18
16
12
16
16
13
Feels °C
14
9
15
14
11
19
18
11
12
9
4
9
9
5
12
10
8
13
14
9
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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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