Turimetta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf ahead. We’ve got a slow start, then a proper pulse of south swell lighting up Turimetta Beach, with a couple of standout windows for the crew who can handle it.

First up, this Sunday morning, 30 August, there’s a clean little south swell at 3 ft with a 9-second period. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year – no weirdness there. The wind’s glassy out of the northwest, and the wave energy’s moderate at 283. It’s not a big session, but it’s rideable and clean, so you’ll get a few fun ones if you’re not chasing size.

Sunday afternoon on the 30th is a write-off – wind swings onshore and it gets messy. Monday morning, 31 August, though, is glassy again, 3 ft south swell at 8 seconds – short period, so the waves might be a bit crumbly. Still, with a 267 energy reading and light NNE wind, it’s worth a paddle before the onshore kills it Monday arvo.

Tuesday, 1 September, is where things start to shape up. Morning brings a 3 ft south swell with a longer 11-second period – that’s groundswell energy, so the waves will have more push and better shape. Cross-off northerly wind keeps it clean. Afternoon it goes offshore out of the WNW at 6 mph, same swell size, and the energy jumps to 311. That’s your first real taste of good conditions.

Wednesday, 2 September, stays clean with offshore WNW wind, but the swell drops to 2 ft and then 2 ft by arvo. Energy bleeds off. Still, for a glassy, small-wave day, it’s not a total loss.

Thursday, 3 September, is flat-ish and average. Friday, 4 September, has a weird 1.0 ft south swell with a super long 18-second period in the arvo – that’s just not enough height to do anything with, and the onshore wind wrecks it anyway.

Saturday, 5 September, is blown out. Sunday, 6 September, shows a 4 ft south swell with a 12-second period and a cracker 511 energy reading in the morning – the south wind is cross, but the water’s glassy and the energy is there. The wave comment says “marginal” for that morning session, but if you pick your tide, you might snag a few clean runners before the afternoon onshore turns it to chop.

Monday, 7 September, is another solid option: morning has 4 ft south swell, 11-second period, 370 energy, with cross-off NNW wind. That’s clean, punchy, and rideable for intermediates. Tuesday, 8 September, and Wednesday, 9 September, are both poor – strong winds and small, junky swell.

Now here’s the real standout. Thursday, 10 September, morning at Turimetta Beach: a 8 ft south swell, 13-second period, and a massive 2431 energy reading – offshore WNW wind at 9 mph. That’s expert territory – too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s an all-time session. The waves will be powerful, long-period groundswell, and the offshore wind will hold them open. Reef-and-beach setup means it’ll handle the size, but watch for the bigger sets. Thursday afternoon pushes up to 12 ft with 6274 energy, but the wind swings onshore, making it a bit of a washout.

Friday, 11 September, is still pumping: 10 ft south swell in the morning, 12-second period, 2346 energy, with cross-off SW wind and clean conditions. It’s still expert-level. Afternoon drops to 8 ft but stays clean with light SW cross-off – another beauty for the brave.

After that, the weekend of 12 and 13 September gets blown out and messy. Monday, 14 September, has a 6 ft south swell with short 7-second period and onshore wind – not worth the paddle.

So if you’re after the best, lock in Thursday morning, 10 September, and Friday morning, 11 September. That’s the big south groundswell with offshore wind – big, clean, and for experts only. The earlier windows on Sunday 30 August and Tuesday 1 September are your best bets for smaller, cleaner fun.

Rusty.

Read more