Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Thirroul. First things first, the water’s sitting around 65°F which is pretty much standard for this time of year – nothing weird, just your usual winter temperature.

Right now, things are flat and ugly. Thursday morning the 23rd has a weak little 2.6ft ENE windswell with a cross-off breeze, but it’s messy and not worth paddling out for. That afternoon, same story – 2.3ft and still poor. You’ll want to sit these first couple of days out.

Friday the 24th morning shows some life. A clean 4.3ft south swell rolls in with a 9-second period and a light WSW cross-off. The energy’s moderate (312) and the waves will be clean enough for a fun session. The afternoon turns onshore though, so morning is the go.

Now, Saturday the 25th is your standout for the first week. Morning has a solid 4.3ft south swell, 10-second period, and a clean offshore from the WNW. That’s prime Thirroul – exposed, picks up the south swell, and the wind will groom it. The combined energy is moderate (389) and the waves will have shape. If you can get out early, it’ll be worth it. Saturday afternoon goes glassy – 3.3ft, 10-second south swell, zero wind. That’s a rare treat, even if the size drops a little. Crowds are possible, but with quality like that, you’ll deal with it.

Sunday the 26th morning is still good – 4.6ft, 11-second south swell, cross-off from the west, clean, energy at 461. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, so expect longer waits between sets but better shaped waves. Afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, so again morning wins.

Monday the 27th drops off – 3.0ft, short period, just ordinary. Tuesday the 28th is tiny and weak. Wednesday the 29th is a write-off: strong onshore wind, lumpy, and a weird 6.2ft south combo with 7 seconds – junk.

Thursday the 30th brings a big pulse – 8.2ft south swell, 9-second period, but the wind is cross and it’s messy. The combined energy is huge (1691) – that’s a lot of power, but the period is short and the wind is wrong. This is going to be a close-out for most, only for experts if you’re brave. Not a recommendation.

Friday the 31st through Saturday the 1st of August is small and onshore – poor. Sunday the 2nd morning goes glassy again but only 2.3ft – you could get a few ankle-snappers, but nothing exciting.

Then comes Monday the 3rd of August afternoon – that’s your second standout. A clean 6.6ft SSE swell, 8-second period, glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (457) and the wind is dead calm. That’s a solid session for intermediate surfers, but at 6.6ft it’s a bit big for beginners – maybe stick to the inside if you’re newer. The swell direction is south-southeast, which matches the optimum for Thirroul. This is a real treat after a long stretch of mediocrity

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