Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. The swell window’s pretty quiet for a stretch, but when it kicks, it’s gonna have some punch. No surf worth paddling out for in the first few days. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are dead – tiny little cross-shore slop, not even worth looking at. Wednesday the 15th morning is even smaller, but that afternoon the wind swings offshore and a solid 7 ft southerly swell hits. The energy jumps right up to (394), but the period’s short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a raw, lumpy beast. That same swell hangs around through Thursday the 16th, pushing 8 ft SSE with clean offshore wind, but the combined energy is pumping (675) – it’s easily too big for beginners, only for the experienced crew.

Now, the real standout starts to build from Friday the 17th onward. That morning, we’ve got 8 ft SSE swell, clean offshore wind, and the energy is solid (572). It’s not the biggest of the run, but the conditions are dialled. Saturday the 18th keeps the theme – 7 ft ESE in the morning climbing to 8 ft ESE by the afternoon, with moderate offshore breezes and (510) and (801) energy. Both mornings are labeled with “expect good surf conditions.” Now, Sunday the 19th – that’s the highlight of the whole outlook. The morning brings 8 ft ESE swell with a 9-second period, offshore wind, and a massive combined energy of (1229). That’s a proper, powerful swell. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle. The afternoon still pumps at (1118) but the wind picks up, making it a little more challenging. Monday the 20th holds at 7 ft E and 7 ft E, still offshore and clean, with (811) and (652) energy – a great follow-up session.

The water temperature is 69°, which is about 0.3° cooler than normal for the time of year – nothing to write home about, just average.

After that, the surf fades through the second week. From Tuesday the 21st onwards, it drops to 5 ft and smaller, with the wind turning cross-offshore. The energy falls to (390) and below. By Thursday the 23rd, it’s onshore and messy, barely breaking. From Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th, it’s flat with poor conditions and very low energy (under 100). Monday the 27th sees a tiny bump back to 3 ft ESE with cross-offshore wind, but it’s ordinary. Tuesday the 28th is back to poor cross-shore slop.

Best on offer: Sunday morning, 19th July at Turners Beach – 8 ft ESE at 9 seconds, fresh offshore wind, and (1229) combined energy. That’s the only true standout. Saturday the 18th and Monday the 20th are the next best, all with clean conditions and solid swell.

Turners Beach is a sheltered beginner-friendly spot, but with swell over 8 ft and short periods, it’s only for experts on those bigger days. Crowds can be around sometimes, so expect some company if the surf’s pumping. The optimum swell direction from the southeast matches what’s coming, so the break should handle it well.

Rusty

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