Thurso Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Thurso Reef. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but I've got a couple of windows that could be worth the paddle.

The next week and a half is a bit of a flat spell, honestly. We're lookin' at some small, weak waves from the 13th right through to the 20th, with combined energy levels mostly under 200 (69 to 237). The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is often cross-shore or cross-onshore, so it's gonna be choppy and messy. Nothin' to get excited about there. That's a long stretch of poor surf.

Then, things start to get interesting around the 21st of July. We've got a bit of a pulse comin' through on Tuesday morning. The swell is up to 5ft, from the WNW, and the combined energy is a solid 352. The wind is light from the west, which is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The reef should be handlin' that nicely, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit of a close-out windswell, not a classic groundswell. Tuesday afternoon sees the wind pick up to a fresh breeze, which will spoil it. So, that Tuesday morning window is the standout of the first week.

The next real highlight doesn't appear until the 26th of July, a Sunday morning. The swell is a decent 5ft from the west, with a moderate energy of 344. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the southeast, which will keep the surface clean. The period is 8 seconds again, so it's still a short-period windswell, but the conditions will be better than the junk we've seen. This is a promising option, but it's a long-range call, so don't lock it in just yet.

Later on, the 24th of July is seein' a larger swell, over 7ft, with energy reachin' 542 to 624. But that's a no-go for the average surfer. With that size, cross-shore winds, and a short period, it's gonna be a messy, powerful beast, likely only for the experts. The 25th and 27th are similar stories – size but poor conditions.

So, the best bet is the mornin' of Tuesday the 21st. It's the only time in the first two weeks where the size, wind, and energy all line up for a decent session. The Sunday mornin' of the 26th is a promisin' second option, but it's a long way off.

Water temperature is sittin' at 55°F on the 13th, which is about normal for the time of year. No surprises there.

Alright, I'm signin' off. Keep your eyes on that Tuesday mornin', and don't bother with the rest until then.

Rusty.

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