Turimetta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the surf ahead for us. Turimetta Beach is the only spot on the radar, so that's where we're fixated.

The water temp is sitting pretty much average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you get in. For the first week, it's a real mixed bag. We've got a few isolated windows where it might be worth a paddle, but don't expect any all-day sessions. There's a long gap from Thursday afternoon right through to early next week where the conditions are just not cooperating.

The standout moment is shaping up for Monday, the 24th of August, in the afternoon. We've got a clean 4ft south-east swell wrapping in with a 10-second period, which is a nice, organised groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 266. The wind is light and variable, almost glassy, so the surface will be clean. It's a beach and reef set-up, so that longer period should line up nicely. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep an eye out, but for that afternoon, it's your best bet.

Before that, there are a few flickers of hope. Thursday morning the 13th offers a 4ft S swell with 12 mph SW winds, making for clean waves, but the energy is weak at 223 and it's a marginal call. Friday morning the 14th has a similar story with a 4ft S swell, light W winds, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 276, but it's still a low score.

The week ahead is mostly quiet with small, weak swells and onshore winds. Wednesday morning the 19th is glassy with a 4ft E swell, but the period is short at 6 seconds and the energy is weak at 143. It's surfable but ordinary.

Then we get a big pulse of energy on the 26th of August. Wednesday morning brings a 8ft S swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1041. That's strong to very strong energy. The wind is moderate cross-shore from the SSW, so it'll be a bit lumpy. The swell is 8ft, right on the edge of being too big for beginners. It's a marginal call, but if you're an experienced surfer, that's a lot of water moving around. The afternoon is a write-off with 10ft and strong cross-onshore winds. Thursday the 27th drops back to 6ft S swell with moderate energy at 757, but still cross-shore winds.

So, in short, if you're keen, pencil in the afternoon of Monday the 24th for the cleanest, most manageable waves. Keep an eye on that big pulse at the end of the month, but be ready for the wind.

Rusty.

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