Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our local stretch.

The next 16 days start off a bit slow, but we’ve got a few windows that’ll get the blood pumping. The first real action is this Sunday morning, the 26th of July, at Thirroul. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the south. We’ve got a solid 5ft S swell rolling in with a period of 11 seconds, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze from the SW. That’s clean, and the combined wave energy is sitting at a solid 598 (moderate). It’s not massive, but it’s well-shaped and clean—definitely the standout of the first week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

Sunday afternoon it drops off and gets onshore, so don’t bother. Monday morning the 27th is glassy with a light northerly, but the swell drops to 3ft with a shorter period of 9 seconds. It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary. Monday afternoon gets messy with a strong 12 mph cross-shore.

We then hit a flat spell from Tuesday the 28th through to Wednesday the 29th. Tiny waves, barely a ripple. The combined energy drops to 33 (weak) and even 8 (very weak). A real lull.

Then, Thursday morning the 30th of July kicks back in. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, period of 10 seconds, and a clean 9 mph cross-offshore from the SW. The combined energy is a massive 1588 (strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but it’s pushing 8ft, so beginners should sit this one out. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-onshore breeze.

Friday the 31st of July morning is still big, 8ft from the S, but the wind is cross-shore from the SSW at 12 mph, making it a bit messy. The energy is 2118 (very strong). This is expert-only territory, and the cross-shore wind will make it tricky. The afternoon drops off and gets choppy.

Saturday the 1st of August morning is still a solid 7ft from the S, but again cross-shore wind. It’s marginal, but the energy is 1182 (strong). Not ideal for the average punter.

The next real standout is Sunday morning the 2nd of August. Swell is 6ft from the SE, period of 11 seconds, with a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 3 mph. Glassy conditions, combined energy of 695 (moderate). That’ll be a fun, clean session. The afternoon gets a strong NE cross-shore, so stick to the morning.

Monday the 3rd of August morning is still okay, 4ft SE swell, clean light cross-offshore, but the energy is a bit lower at 368. It’s good, but not a standout.

From Tuesday the 4th of August through to Saturday the 8th of August, we’re in a long dry spell. Very small swell, mostly under 2ft, and often messy cross-shore winds. There’s nothing to recommend here.

Then, Sunday morning the 9th of August brings a surprise. A 5ft S swell, period of 9 seconds, with absolutely glassy conditions—zero wind. The energy is 680 (moderate). That’s a beautiful morning session, clean as a whistle. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.

Finally, Monday morning the 10th of August sees a 6ft SSE swell, period of 8 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore from the NNW. The energy is 491 (moderate). It’s a bit short period, but clean and punchy. Another good option for experienced surfers.

So, the real standouts are Sunday morning the 26th of July and Sunday morning the 9th of August for the cleanest conditions. The big Thursday the 30th of July is for the experts only. The rest is a mixed bag with a lot of flat spells in between.

Rusty.

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