Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the waves on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, the surf is going to be a bit of a slow starter, but there’s a real gem hiding in the second week that’s got my heart pumping. The first few days are pretty average, but hang tight.

For the first recommendation, we’ll be heading to Thirroul. This is a beach and reef setup, and it’s exposed to the S/SE swells. The water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner suit.

We kick off properly on Thursday, 30 July. The morning will see a 5ft S swell pushing in, but the wind is cross, making it a bit of a gamble. The wave energy is moderate at 333, but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Best to wait for the cleaner windows.

Friday, 31 July is a similar story. The morning brings a 6ft S swell with a 10-second period, giving us moderate to strong energy (658). The wind is cross, creating some chop, but it’s surfable. Not the best, but there’s something to ride.

Now, Saturday, 1 August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning session is a standout. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSE, still with a 10-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive. The energy is solid (408), and the conditions are going to be clean and smooth. This is a good window for an intermediate surfer.

Sunday, 2 August morning is also worth a paddle. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell. The wind is light cross-off from the NNW, keeping the faces clean. The crowd situation is ‘sometimes’ here, so you might have some company, but it’ll be worth it.

There’s a lull from Monday, 3 August through to Wednesday, 5 August morning. The swell drops right off, with tiny waves and poor conditions. The blank run is about 3 days, so don’t bother checking the charts.

Wednesday, 5 August morning is a good shout. The wind goes glassy again, and we get a 5ft S swell with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (367), and it’ll be clean. This is a solid option for a mid-week session.

Thursday, 6 August morning sees a bigger 6ft S swell, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds. The energy is strong (769), but the short period and cross-on wind will make it choppy. This is more for the experienced guys who don’t mind a bit of a wrestling match.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is on Saturday, 8 August morning. The wind is glassy, and we’ve got a 5ft SE swell with a 12-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and it’s going to wrap beautifully into the reef at Thirroul. The energy is strong (696), and the conditions are set to be excellent. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. Get out there early, because the ‘sometimes’ crowds might show up for this one.

Another big day is Wednesday, 12 August morning. A 7ft S swell with a 10-second period and offshore wind from the North. The energy is very strong (896), and it’ll be clean. This is a solid expert-level wave.

Finally, Thursday, 13 August morning is a monster. A 10ft S swell, with a 9-second period, and offshore wind from the West. The energy is through the roof at 3035. This is a heavy, powerful wave. It’s only for experts, and the crowd might be sparse because it’s big. It’s a serious paddle, but for those who can handle it, it’s an absolute classic.

So, to sum it up: the first week is scrappy, but the second week has some real magic. Saturday 8 August morning is your best bet for a clean, long-period swell, and Thursday 13 August morning is for the big-wave crew.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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