Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty.

Alright, look, the next couple of weeks at Thirroul are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of standout sessions if you're willing to be patient. The water's sitting at 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to worry about any weird currents.

We kick off on Monday the 10th, but it's nothing to write home about. There's a 1.5m ENE swell running, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the NW at 19 mph, which would normally be good, but the wave comment says it's marginal. The combined energy is moderate (407), so don't go cancelling your plans yet.

Now, Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a write-off. The morning has a weak 0.9m south swell, and while the wind is clean, it's a cross-off. The afternoon pushes up to 1.6m, but the conditions are still poor. Not worth rushing down.

Wednesday the 12th is a bit better. The morning shows a 1.0m south swell with a gentle offshore from the WNW, and the combined energy is moderate (227). The call is for good surf, so a sneaky dawn session could be okay.

But the real highlight, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Thursday the 13th. The morning is pumping. We’re looking at a solid 2.3m south swell, which is getting up there, so it's definitely for the experienced crew only. The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, and the combined energy is a massive 1268 (strong). This is the best on offer – expect excellent, powerful waves. It’s a beach and reef setup, and with those sizes, it’ll be a proper challenge. The afternoon goes to crap, so get it while you can.

Friday the 14th morning is a beauty for the everyday surfer. The swell drops to a clean 1.2m from the south, but the wind goes glassy – dead flat. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is moderate (249), and the call is for good surf. It’ll be clean as a whistle. The afternoon turns choppy, so make it a morning mission.

After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Saturday the 15th right through to Wednesday the 19th, it's a week of near-constant onshore winds and weak, short-period junk. The swell is mostly small and messy, with periods of 6-7 seconds. It’s a full blank run. There's a tiny window on Thursday the 20th morning with a glassy 0.9m wave, but it's very ordinary. Friday the 21st morning is also glassy but with a tiny 0.4m swell – not enough to get excited about.

The next real glimmer of hope comes from further out. On Sunday the 23rd, the morning brings a 0.9m ENE swell with a clean offshore from the WNW. It's a long way off, so it's a promise, not a guarantee. Then, looking at the tail end, Monday the 24th afternoon has a pulse of 1.8m south swell, and Tuesday the 25th morning looks very promising with a 1.8m south swell and a clean offshore from the NW, with a combined energy of 709 (strong). That’s another one for the early birds who can read the charts.

So, to wrap it up: the best surf is Thursday the 13th morning for the big-wave chargers, and Friday the 14th morning for the rest of us wanting clean, fun waves. The rest of the week is a bust, and the long-range stuff on the 25th is worth keeping an eye on.

Rusty.

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