Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, with no real action for the first few days. Things will kick off properly on Saturday, July 25th. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 66°F, which is a nice little bonus.

Let’s get into it. The pick of the early window looks to be Thirroul. It’s a beach and reef set-up, exposed to the swell. The first good session rolls in on Saturday afternoon with a clean 4ft swell coming from the south. It’s got a solid 11-second period and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW. The energy is moderate (284), but it’ll be clean and fun for an intermediate surfer. Keep an eye on the crowds though, it can get a bit busy here.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is shaping up even better. We’re looking at a very clean 5ft south swell with that same 11-second period, and the wind stays light and cross-off. The energy jumps into the moderate range (576), and the waves should have a lot more push.

Now, things get a bit tricky in the middle of the week. Wednesday the 29th is a write-off, with almost no swell at all, just tiny 0.3ft leftovers.

But then, hold onto your boards. Thursday, July 30th brings a serious pulse of energy. The morning session has a powerful 12ft swell from the south. The combined energy is very strong (3773). However, this is big, heavy stuff – over 8ft, so this is strictly for experts only. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SSW, keeping the faces reasonably clean. The afternoon turns ugly with a cross-onshore wind, closing out the wave.

The big, lumpy conditions hang around through the weekend, with swells staying between 8ft and 8ft through to Saturday, August 1st. It’s messy and cross-shore, not what you’d call a fun paddle. This stretch is more interesting for kite surfing than a standard surf.

Looking further ahead, Sunday, August 2nd is a genuine standout. The morning delivers a clean 6ft swell from the southeast, with a very long 12-second period. That’s groundswell, full of energy. The wind is glassy, a slight cross-off from the NW. The energy is still strong (1028), and the long period will make for some lined-up, powerful waves. The long period can be tricky on a beach break, but Thirroul’s reef structure should handle it well. This is the best session on offer for experienced surfers.

After that, the trend tapers off through the first week of August, with smaller 3ft to 4ft swells and more onshore winds. The morning of Friday, August 7th is worth a mention for beginners. It’s got a 7ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is completely dead – flat calm and glassy (716 moderate energy). It’s a bit big for complete beginners, but confident learners will enjoy the clean, smooth conditions.

The second week gets a bit wind-affected and messy, with decreasing energy and onshore winds from the east. Not much to write home about, to be honest.

So, to boil it down: Sunday, August 2nd is the one to circle on the calendar for the experienced crew. For the first week, try Saturday the 25th or Sunday the 26th of July for a classic, clean winter session.

Stay keen, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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