Thirroul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The week starts off a bit average, but we’ve got a couple of windows that look promising, especially if you can wait it out. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises when you get in.

Monday the 7th is the best bet early on. The morning session is where it’s at with a clean 5ft swell from the SSE and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is weak (311), so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’ll be fun and clean. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a wind-swell feel, but it’ll be rideable. The afternoon turns ugly as the wind swings onshore, so make it a dawn patrol.

Tuesday the 8th has a bigger push of swell, 8ft from the SSE, and the energy is up to moderate (756). The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but it might be okay for the more experienced. By the afternoon, the wind goes light onshore, but it’s unclear if it’s any good. I’d be cautious.

Wednesday the 9th is a write-off. Strong winds, messy surf, and a lot of energy but no quality. The afternoon gets a 10ft S swell, but with a 22 mph cross-shore, it’s just a washing machine. At that size and with those winds, Thirroul’s beach-and-reef setup would be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Thursday the 10th is still big and messy. A 8ft S swell in the morning, but the wind is cross-shore. The afternoon sees a 10ft SSE swell, but it’s choppy and cross-onshore. Not a day for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 11th is a bit more manageable, with a 7ft SSE swell in the morning, but the wind is light cross-onshore. It’s not clean, but it’s surfable. Afternoon is similar.

Saturday the 12th morning has a 5ft SSE swell with a very long period of 11 seconds and a light onshore wind. The set waves will be well-shaped and have some punch, but the onshore breeze will put a bit of texture on it. The energy is moderate (588). The crowd factor is a thing here – it’s “sometimes” busy, so you might have some company.

We then hit a dry spell from Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th. The surf drops right off, with tiny waves and poor conditions. It’s a real lull, so don’t bother.

Wednesday the 16th is a standout day. The morning session is calling out as the best of the whole forecast. A clean 7ft S swell with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is moderate (594) and the period is 8 seconds, so it’s a punchy, chest-to-head-high wave. The light offshore breeze will keep the faces clean. This is the one to circle.

Thursday the 17th is a drop-off, with a 3ft S swell and clean morning conditions, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.

Friday the 18th morning offers a clean 2ft S swell – small, but clean.

Saturday the 19th sees a tiny 3ft NE swell in the morning, but the afternoon has a clean 4ft SSE swell with a solid offshore wind from the W. The period is short (5 seconds), so it’s a bit of a bumpy short-period wave, but it’ll be fun for a small-wave board.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st are back to tiny, poor surf.

Tuesday the 22nd is the second big standout. The morning delivers a very solid 10ft S swell with a clean, cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (1449). This is a serious swell, only for experienced surfers. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a powerful, fast-moving wave. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 8ft, still good, but the wind goes cross-shore. Get on it early.

So, to wrap it up: the best is Wednesday the 16th morning for a fun, clean session, and Tuesday the 22nd morning for the bigger, more challenging stuff. The rest of the time is a mix of average or blown-out conditions.

Rusty.

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