Surf Forecasts:
Turimetta Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turimetta Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Turimetta Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turimetta Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turimetta Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been studying the charts for Turimetta Beach (Sydney) – it’s a slow start, but there’s a serious pulse building for the very end of the run. Water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – just a touch of winter’s chill still hanging around.
Right now, the first few days are pretty flat and average. Thursday morning the 20th has tiny 4 ft swell from the NE with a weak 6-second period, and the combined energy is only 148 – that’s weak. A light N breeze is keeping it cross-off and clean, but the waves are small and ordinary. Thursday afternoon gets worse with a NE breeze picking up, making it messy. Friday the 21st brings a drop to 3 ft, still from the ENE, period a short 6 seconds, energy down to 53. A light NW offshore on Friday morning will keep things clean, but it’s small and uninspiring. Saturday the 22nd is practically flat – 1 ft and glassy in the morning, energy just 15, but you’d be chasing ripples. The whole first week is a slow grind with tiny swell and weak energy, not much to get excited about.
There’s a long gap of small, poor surf right through until the end of the month. You’ll see a few small spikes – Sunday the 23rd morning has 2 ft from the S with a 9-second period, energy 140, and glassy conditions – but it’s still small and ordinary. Monday the 24th is similar, 2 ft and glassy in the afternoon. Tuesday the 25th has light rain and a tiny ENE swell of 3 ft, but the energy nudges up to 188, and the afternoon goes glassy – still not worth a paddle. Wednesday the 26th gets a 3 ft NE swell, but a strong SW wind of 30 km/h in the morning makes it messy, energy 200. Thursday the 27th morning has 2 ft ENE with a light SW breeze, clean but small. Friday the 28th morning is glassy with 3 ft, but energy is only 67. It’s a long stretch of mediocrity.
Now, the real story starts to build on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning shows 7 ft from the NE, period still short at 7 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 451 – that’s moderate. A light N breeze keeps it clean, but it’s just a taste. Sunday afternoon bumps to 8 ft and energy 698, but it’s cross-shore and choppy. Monday the 31st morning is the first standout: 8 ft from the ENE, 8-second period, but the energy is 869 – solid moderate. A light N breeze, cross-off, keeps it clean. This is getting interesting, but the swell is pushing into expert territory by afternoon with 12 ft and energy 2900, still clean with a light N breeze, but that’s big and raw.
The real highlight, and the best of the whole forecast, is Tuesday the 1st of September morning. We’ve got a solid 13 ft swell from the ENE, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 4464 – strong to very strong. A WNW offshore of 15 km/h is blowing clean, making it textbook offshore conditions. This is expert-level size, but for those who can handle it, the waves will be powerful and well-shaped. The swell direction (ENE) is close to the optimum ESE, so it’s working well for Turimetta’s exposure. Expect long-period groundswell energy, which really suits the beach and reef setup here. It’s the one to circle on the calendar – but remember, it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
After that, Wednesday the 2nd stays big but gets messy with a cross-shore SSW wind, 7 ft, energy 932. Thursday the 3rd morning drops to 5 ft, with a gentle SW offshore, clean, and energy 421 – decent but not the standout. Friday the 4th morning has 5 ft from the S with a light WNW offshore, clean, and energy 471 – a solid option for the end of the run.
Overall, it’s a slow start but the end of the month and start of September bring real size and power. The standout is Tuesday the 1st morning – big, clean, offshore, and full of energy. If you’re experienced, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
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69 | 72 | 126 | 51 | 39 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 15 | 85 | 66 | 53 | 61 | 62 | 65 | 106 | 101 | 88 | 95 | 119 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:50PM1.27m | 2:20AM0.87m | 2:55PM1.26m | 3:43AM0.85m | 4:00PM1.28m | 4:55AM0.88m | 4:58PM1.34m | 5:48AM0.93m | 5:46PM1.40m | 6:30AM1.00m | 6:27PM1.47m | 7:07AM1.08m | 7:04PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48PM0.52m | 7:50AM0.53m | 10:06PM0.50m | 9:00AM0.55m | 11:10PM0.45m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.31m | 11:56AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.24m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:43AM0.18m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
40 | 23 | 126 | 51 | 39 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 85 | 66 | 23 | 34 | 62 | 36 | 106 | 101 | 88 | 95 | 119 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 7 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 16 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
37 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 39 | 53 | 61 | 21 | 65 | 61 | 39 | 12 | 19 | 64 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | S 13 | — | S 11 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 3 | ENE 9 | E 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | ENE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 11 | S 10 |
2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 20 | — | 10 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 5 | ENE 2 | SSE 5 | NE 9 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | — |
69 | 72 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 38 | 15 | 45 | — | 59 | 1 | — | — | 61 | 86 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 115 | 391 | 234 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 196 | 1 | 0 |
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Information about the Turimetta Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Turimetta Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turimetta Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turimetta Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Turimetta Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Turimetta Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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