Turners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.43° S 153.36° E

Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turners Beach sea temperature is
20.6°C
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Turners Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Turners Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,211 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turners Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Turners Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turners Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turners Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Turners Beach is a sheltered beginner-friendly spot that’s very consistent, but for the next week and a half you’re mostly looking at small, wind-affected slop – nothing to get excited about. The standout window arrives in the second week, especially around September 17th and 18th, when a big, long-period swell lines up with clean winds. That’s the real draw, but it’s a proper expert-only wave when it gets over 8 feet. Hold out for that, because the first week is a write-off.

The first good surf recommendation pops up on Monday, September 7th. Monday morning sees a clean, cross-off breeze and a 6-foot SSE swell (moderate wave energy – 603). That’s solid fun for intermediates, though the 10-second period means decent shape. Monday afternoon is a bit smaller at 5 feet and still clean, but it’s marginal. Then Tuesday the 8th morning drops right off to 1 feet, so skip that. Tuesday afternoon brings it back: 6-foot SSE swell (606), moderate offshore wind, clean. That’s a good one for a surf after work.

Wednesday the 9th morning is glassy – absolutely clean – with a 6-foot SSE swell (498). That’s the pick of the first week: light air, no wind, good shape. Wednesday afternoon is smaller and cross-off, still clean but less exciting. Thursday the 10th throws up a 10-foot SSE swell in the morning (1063 – strong wave energy), but period is only 8 seconds so it’ll be a bit dumpy, and it’s marginal. That size is expert territory, and with fresh offshore wind, it’s clean but heavy. Thursday afternoon is 8 feet (1256) – same story.

By Friday the 11th, we’re back to 6 feet (858) and cross-off, clean. Friday afternoon has a sweet 4-foot SSE swell with a 12-second period and moderate offshore wind (705). That’s a nice, long-period groundswell – better shape, longer lulls. Saturday the 12th is clean both sessions: 3 feet and 4 feet SSE swell, gentle offshore in the arvo. Good for beginners on a longboard.

Then there’s a dry spell from Sunday the 13th onwards – just tiny, wind-chopped slop until Wednesday the 16th. A 6-foot SSE swell on the 16th morning is spoiled by cross-on wind, and that afternoon it’s lumpy with 5 feet and a fresh breeze. Not worth the paddle.

Now for the proper standout. Thursday, September 17th morning: a massive 12-foot S swell (10536 – very strong wave energy) with a 14-second period and onshore wind – that’s ugly, borderline unsurfable. But Thursday afternoon switches to a clean, cross-off breeze with a 10-foot SSE swell (14-second period, 3702). That’s a monster, long-period groundswell, and with that period it’ll favour the point and reef setups. It’s only for experts.

Friday, September 18th morning is the absolute gem: 10-foot SSE swell with a 16-second period (4664), light cross-off breeze, clean. That’s very long-period, powerful groundswell – the kind that wraps deep, holds its shape, and gives you proper set waves. Again, experts only. Friday afternoon drops to 8 feet and cross-off, still clean. After that, the 19th and 20th have smaller SSE swell in the 5-6-foot range, with offshore winds Saturday, but the energy winds down.

Water temperature is around 69°F – right on average for this time of year, so no dramas there.

If you’re a beginner, stay well away from anything over 5 feet – the 17th and 18th are not for you. Intermediates, the 7th through 12th mornings are your best bet. The real standouts are Friday the 18th morning for the crew who charge, and Wednesday the 9th morning for cleaner, more manageable waves.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning).

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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282
1048
1211
642
433
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262
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
25
NE
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10
WSW
20
SE
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S
15
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High Tide
2:55PM1.44m
3:28AM0.98m
4:13PM1.49m
4:49AM1.02m
5:21PM1.55m
5:53AM1.09m
6:17PM1.61m
6:45AM1.18m
7:06PM1.63m
7:30AM1.27m
7:50PM1.63m
8:12AM1.35m
8:30PM1.58m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.56m
9:07AM0.52m
11:18PM0.50m
10:26AM0.48m
00:16AM0.43m
11:35AM0.42m
1:03AM0.37m
12:33PM0.36m
1:43AM0.32m
1:24PM0.31m
2:18AM0.30m
2:11PM0.30m
2:51AM0.30m
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Information about the Turners Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Turners Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turners Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turners 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 (Turners 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 Turners 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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