Turimetta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the surf for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some genuine windows of opportunity if you're willing to pick your moments.

The first real surfable spell kicks off this Sunday morning, the 9th of August. We've got a modest 3-foot swell from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds rolling into Turimetta Beach. The water's sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is a light NNW cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (174), so it's not a powerhouse, but it's surfable. The afternoon holds similar, with a light breeze, and the waves stay clean. It's a gentle start, nothing to get too excited about.

Monday the 10th brings a big jump in size, but the conditions get messy. The morning shows 7-foot from the ENE with a strong NNW wind at 22 mph. The energy is pumping (679), but that wind is a cross-off, making it a real struggle. By the afternoon, the wind swings NW and howls at 25 mph, blowing straight offshore. The waves are 5-foot, but it's so strong it's nearly impossible to paddle into. If you're a kite surfer, this is your window, but for paddle surfing, it's a write-off.

Things settle down nicely on Tuesday the 11th. The morning has a clean 3-foot from the ENE with a light offshore wind from the west. It's small, but it's clean. The real gem is Tuesday afternoon. The wind drops to zero, going glassy, and the swell shifts to the south at 3-foot with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is solid (283), and the conditions are perfect. This is the standout session of the first week. Get out there for a glassy, clean, afternoon surf.

Wednesday the 12th morning is also a treat. A gentle offshore from the WNW keeps the 3-foot south swell clean. It's a beautiful, gentle morning. The afternoon sees the wind turn cross-off, and the waves drop a touch, but it's still surfable.

Thursday the 13th brings a punchy 7-foot south swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The energy is very strong (1074), but the wind is a cross-off from the SW. It's a heavy, chunky wave that's only for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy. Friday the 14th morning is better, with a 6-foot south swell and a light WSW cross-off, creating clean conditions. The energy is strong (586), and it's a good session for the more confident crew.

The weekend, from the 15th to the 17th, is a write-off. Onshore winds, rain, and messy conditions. The swell hangs around, but it's not worth paddling out for.

The second week offers a couple of bright spots. Tuesday the 18th is marginal, but Wednesday the 19th morning has a clean 5-foot from the ESE with a light cross-shore wind. The real standout in the second week is Thursday the 20th morning. A light NNW cross-off wind, 5-foot from the ENE with an 8-second period, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (255). It's a solid, clean morning session. Friday the 21st morning is identical in size and wind, another good option.

Later in the week, Sunday the 23rd morning is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, and you've got a 5-foot ENE swell. It's a slow, clean, glassy morning. The energy is moderate (284). This is the best bet for the end of the second week, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

So, the clear winners are Tuesday afternoon the 11th for that glassy perfection, and Sunday morning the 23rd for another glassy session. The rest of the time, you've got to pick your windows carefully.

Rusty.

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