Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Thirroul over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start on the calendar. The first real surfable window creeps in on Wednesday, 2 September, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the south, and while the wind is a clean cross-offshore, the wave energy is weak (114). It’s surfable, but I’d call it a "wait for a better one" sort of day. Thursday and Friday stay in the same paddling pool, with 2ft to 2ft south swell and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is low (84 to 119), so you’re not going to be pulling into anything special.

The weekend is a real write-off. Saturday has a gusty 18 mph offshore wind but the swell is a measly 2ft, and the energy drops to 66. Sunday afternoon sees a pulse of 4ft south swell with a long 12-second period, which is a groundswell, but the wind turns onshore from the ESE, making it messy. The energy jumps to 471, but it's not worth paddling out for.

The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 7th offers a bit more hope with a 3ft SSE swell and clean cross-offshore winds in the morning. The energy is getting there (172), but it’s still a very ordinary session. Tuesday is a bit bigger at 4ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a pass.

Now, the standout for the whole period is shaping up for Thursday, 10 September. The swell pumps up to a solid 12ft from the south-southeast, with a period of 9-10 seconds. The combined energy is massive (2407), which is very strong. However, the wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect. This is only for the experienced crew – 12ft is in the expert-only zone. It’s a beach and reef setup here, so keep your wits about you.

Friday, 11 September, is the more surfable day for the average punter. The swell drops to a comfortable 6ft from the south, with a clean cross-offshore wind in the morning and light airs. The energy is still strong (830) and the waves should have good shape. The 9-second period means it’s a solid groundswell, breaking nicely on the points. That morning session is the pick of the entire outlook.

After that, the second week (from the 12th onwards) gets smaller again. The 12th and 14th see 3ft to 5ft waves with clean cross-offshore winds, but the energy is lower (292 to 327). The 15th of September has a tiny 3ft with glassy conditions, but it’s a weak, short-period swell. The rest of the week is a mix of onshore wind and very small, weak swell, so the forecast is a bit of a washout.

The water temp is sitting at 64°F on the 2nd, which is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama there.

The real standout here is the Friday the 11th morning session. The 6ft south swell with clean offshore wind and strong energy will be the best surf on offer.

Rusty.

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