Montauk Point - Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat for the surf around here. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so let’s get into it.

Starting from Saturday, September 5th, right through to Sunday, September 20th, there’s just nothing doing. The surf at Montauk Point - Turtles is consistently rated as poor surf conditions. The combined swell energy barely breaks double digits for most of the first week, sitting at a weak 23 in the morning of the 5th and only getting up to a moderate 309 on the afternoon of the 9th, but even then, the wind is howling and ruining any chance of a decent wave.

The only real blip of interest comes around Wednesday, September 9th, when the swell bumps up. On the 10th, we see a cleaner setup with offshore winds in the morning at 6 ft from the SSW. The combined energy hits 420 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all wrapped up in that messy cross-shore wind. It’s not a standout, just a “maybe check it” if you’re desperate. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

For the rest of the run, it’s tiny. Swell heights hover around 1 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the east or southeast, with periods all under 10 seconds. That’s weak, short-period windswell, not the kind of energy that gets a reef like Turtles working. The wind is a constant issue, too – mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a few brief clean windows on the 7th and 10th.

If you’re a beginner, there’s nothing here for you. The swell never gets above 5 ft, so it’s not too big, but it’s just too small. Honestly, with the wind chop and tiny waves, this setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle. The crowds at Turtles can be there sometimes, but they won’t be a problem because there’s no surf to fight over.

A blank run like this is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d hang the board up.

Rusty.

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