Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for our local patch. We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out period of small, wind-affected surf for the most part, but there are a few windows where it could get a bit more interesting, especially if you’re keen to get out when the conditions line up.

Right out of the gate, Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. There’s barely a ripple with a 2ft swell coming from the south, and the cross-off wind is making it pretty ordinary. We do get a proper burst of life on Friday morning the 4th. Thirroul is the only spot on the cards, and for that morning session, the stars nearly align. We’ve got a clean 4ft south swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the WNW. The wave energy is moderate (232), and it’s looking like the best surf of the early window. The water is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are messy. Saturday gets blown out by strong northerlies, and Sunday morning sees a bit more size at 4ft from the SSW, but that cross-shore wind and questionable tide make it only marginal. By Sunday afternoon, that swell jumps to 5ft from the south, but with a 12-second period, it’s got energy (646). The problem is the cross-onshore wind, so don’t expect anything clean.

Monday the 7th morning is another one to circle. Back to a cleaner setup – 4ft from the SSE with a light offshore from the northwest. Not a huge wave, but it should be glassy and clean. The energy is moderate (206).

Tuesday the 8th brings a bigger pulse – 7ft from the south in the morning, but it’s cross-onshore and fairly choppy. That’s pushing the limits for anything fun unless you’re after a bit of a challenge, but the wind is a big downside. The combined swell energy is strong (1027).

From Wednesday the 9th through the rest of the week, it’s a tale of building swell but with terrible wind. Wednesday and Thursday see solid south swells, with Thursday the 10th morning pumping out a 8ft south swell (10 seconds, very strong energy at 3111). But it’s blown out by a stiff southerly. This is one of those setups that looks better for kite surfing than paddle surfing – the wind and chop will be a major battle.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag, but nothing really screams “go-time.” Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th offers smaller, inconsistent waves with onshore junk. By Monday the 14th, we get a brief chance of cleaner conditions in the morning – 4ft from the northeast with a light offshore – but the period is short and the energy is only moderate (318). Later that afternoon it gets messy again with a bigger, short-period NE swell.

Thursday the 17th morning is the last potential highlight, but it’s over a week away. We’re looking at a clean 5ft south swell with a solid offshore, though the period is really short at 6 seconds, so the energy is moderate (217). It’ll be clean but maybe a bit weak and bouncy.

Overall, your best bet is Friday morning the 4th for a clean small-wave session. If you’re feeling brave and don’t mind chop, Thursday morning the 10th has the biggest swell of the period, but only for experienced surfers due to the size and wind. The rest of the time, you’re chasing small windows. Crowds at Thirroul are possible, so keep that in mind.

Stay patient, and check the forecast again closer to the weekend.

Rusty.

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