Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Turners Beach.

Alright mate, it’s gonna be a wild ride at Turners Beach over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a massive run of solid swell on the way, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water is sitting at about 69°F, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so no surprise there.

The first real action kicks off Wednesday afternoon, 15 July. The early morning is a total write-off – tiny 0.7ft dribble, don’t even bother. But by the afternoon, the wind swings offshore and the swell jumps to a punchy 8ft from the south. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and close together, but that offshore wind will make it clean. The wave energy is getting serious, with a moderate reading of 677. This is going to be a handful for beginners – 8ft is pushing it – but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s game on.

Thursday, 16 July, the swell builds even more. We’re looking at 10ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, and a strong offshore wind from the SSE at 22 mph. The combined energy is up to 1299, which is strong. This is proper, heavy, expert-level surf. The waves will be powerful and clean, but that size is going to be too much for the average punter. This is a day for the big-wave crew only.

The swell stays big through the weekend, with Friday 17 July seeing 8ft SE swell, and Saturday 18 July hitting a peak of 12ft from the SE. Saturday morning looks clean with offshore wind, but it’s a real beast. By Sunday 19 July, we’re looking at the biggest swell of the run: 15ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 3991. That’s very strong wave energy. The wind is offshore and strong, so the faces will be clean, but paddling out is going to be a serious mission. This is strictly for experts.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday 20 July and Tuesday 21 July, the swell drops a bit to 10ft and 7ft, but the wind goes lighter and more offshore. The period is a nice 10 seconds. The conditions are described as “very good,” and the energy is still strong but more manageable. This is the sweet spot. If you’re an experienced surfer, the Monday and Tuesday mornings are the standout times. The waves will have real shape and power, but the lighter wind will make it less of a battle.

From Wednesday 22 July through to the end of the month, the swell fades and the wind becomes more variable. The size drops to around 6ft to 4ft, and the period stays around 10-12 seconds. The conditions are mostly clean or cross-offshore, so it’s still surfable, but it’s not the epic stuff we saw earlier. The best of this smaller period is probably Thursday 23 July afternoon, with a 7ft E swell at 12 seconds and light offshore wind. That’s a long period groundswell, which will give you long, clean lines but long waits between sets. It’s a classic Turners Beach day – relaxed, uncrowded, and fun on a log or a fish.

After that, the energy drops off significantly. From around 26 July onwards, the swell is small – under 5ft – and the wind gets messy, with onshore or cross-shore conditions. The wave energy is weak (values under 500). The last few days of the month, from 28 July to 30 July, are basically flat or poor. No real recommendations there.

So, the standout sessions are the Monday and Tuesday mornings of 20 and 21 July for the best combination of size, power, and clean conditions. The Thursday 23 July afternoon is also a good pick for smaller, longer-period waves. The big stuff from Thursday 18 July to Sunday 19 July is for the brave and the very skilled.

Rusty.

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