Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Turners Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first decent surf window doesn’t really kick in until Saturday, the 1st of August. The early part of the week is pretty ordinary with small, weak waves, so don’t bother paddling out until then.

Saturday, August 1st sees a pulse of 6ft to 6ft SSE swell rolling in. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-off wind, but the afternoon cleans right up with offshore winds. The combined energy is moderate (507 to 600), and with a 9 to 10-second period, it’s got some push. This is the pick of the early period—clean, solid, and a good one for a Saturday session.

Sunday, August 2nd is even better. Morning offshore winds from the SSE with a 5ft SE swell, and the energy jumps up (607). The afternoon sees a 5ft swell from the SE, still clean. This is a standout—two days of clean, chest-high waves with light winds. Don’t sleep on it.

The middle of the week (Monday the 3rd through Thursday the 7th) drops right off. Swell drops below 3ft, and the combined energy is weak (under 200). Winds are mostly cross-off, but there’s just not enough wave to get excited about. It’s a flat spell, so save your energy.

Saturday, August 8th brings a nice little spike. The morning shows 5ft from the S with a 9-second period, and the energy is strong again (546). Light offshore winds mean clean conditions. This is a solid morning session, but it fades quickly into the afternoon.

Then we hit a real lull from Sunday, August 9th through Tuesday, August 12th. The swell is small and onshore winds ruin any chance of quality. The energy is weak, and the wave comment calls it poor. Best to find something else to do.

Now, hold onto your board—Thursday, August 13th is where it gets interesting. The afternoon sees a 12ft SSE groundswell (9-second period) with cross-off winds and clean conditions. The combined energy is massive (2093). This is big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The swell direction is a bit straight, but the offshore wind makes it clean. A real standout for the big-wave crew.

Friday, August 14th keeps the size up—12ft from the ENE. The morning is a little lumpy, but the afternoon cleans up with an ESE cross-off and light breeze. Energy is still very strong (1880 to 2005). This is another day for the experienced.

Saturday, August 15th is the biggest day of the run. A 13ft ENE swell with a 10 to 11-second period. The afternoon is a beauty: SSE offshore winds, clean, and the combined energy is pumping (3241). This is expert-only territory, but if you’ve got the skill, it’s a day to remember.

Sunday, August 16th tops it out. A 16ft ENE swell with a 12-second period (long period groundswell). The combined energy is enormous (6563). The wind is offshore from the S in the afternoon, but the swell is huge. This is for the brave, the experienced, and the well-equipped. The long period means sets will be big and clean, but at a beach break, it might close out. Still, the power is undeniable.

So, overall: the first week is a two-day highlight (Saturday and Sunday, August 1st-2nd) with clean, fun waves. The second week is a big-wave showcase from Thursday the 13th through Sunday the 16th, with huge, powerful swell and clean conditions. That’s the real standout—the afternoon of the 15th and the 16th are the best on offer, but only for experts.

Water temp is around 68°F, which is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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