Turners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.43° S 153.36° E

Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turners Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.4° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turners Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Turners Beach. It’s a long window, but we gotta be patient.

Right off the bat, the first week or so is a tough watch. We start on Tuesday the 11th with tiny, weak 2ft ENE slop, mixed with cross and cross-off breezes. The combined energy is a flimsy 110 – that’s barely a ripple. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, nothing wild. Honestly, it’s a write-off for a paddle. The setup at this sheltered beach is just too small and messy to get excited about.

Wednesday and Thursday the 12th and 13th aren’t much better. The swell tries to build, but the period is short and the wind stays wonky. Thursday morning might offer a glimmer with 3ft from the S and a light cross-off breeze, but it’s still ordinary. By Thursday afternoon, that S swell jumps to 5ft and the energy hits 626, but the quality gets flagged as marginal – it’s just a bit fat and lumpy.

Friday the 14th brings a solid jump in size, with the morning seeing 6ft of S swell, and the energy reading a big 978. The wind is clean and cross-off, but the wave comment says it all: marginal. It’s got power, but it’s not shaping up right for a clean ride. That afternoon it drops back to 5ft with offshore SSE winds – clean, but still just ordinary.

Honestly, from the 11th right through to the 18th, it’s a grind. There’s nothing here that screams “go now.” Saturday and Sunday have some size around 5 to 7ft, but those 16 mph winds are just tearing it up. It’s more of a kiteboarder’s zone than a surfer’s on those days.

Then, on Tuesday the 18th, we finally get a spark. The afternoon sees 8ft of ESE swell, a period of 9 seconds, and offshore wind from the SE at 16 mph. The energy is a strong 1009, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the standout – the best on offer in the whole run. It’s still a bit chunky, but offshore winds at Turners can clean it up nicely.

Wednesday the 19th holds pretty well, with 7ft ESE swell and offshore winds, but the energy drops to the 500s. Good surf, just not as juicy as Tuesday arvo.

From the 20th into the 23rd, there’s a steady run of 5ft to 6ft E swell with mostly offshore or gentle breezes. These are the kind of days where a point break or reef would shine, but for a sheltered beach break like this, it’s consistent and workable. The 21st Friday morning with 5ft E swell and a gentle offshore breeze looks like a nice, mellow session.

After the 23rd, the energy falls away. By the 26th, it’s back to 4ft and weak. The window closes out with nothing worth chasing.

So, if you’re looking for the one true standout, it’s Tuesday the 18th afternoon. That’s your golden window. Everything before that is a slog, and after that, it’s just okay to flat.

Stay patient, and grab that Tuesday arvo when it hits.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
E
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.8
S
6
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.9
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9
1.5
SSE
8
1.1
S
7
1.6
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7
2
S
7
1.8
S
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
ESE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
82
61
67
136
85
85
54
339
265
573
273
126
226
411
302
277
165
94
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
ESE
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
15
W
10
SW
15
SE
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
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Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
6:54AM1.14m
7:23PM1.75m
7:45AM1.20m
8:10PM1.77m
8:31AM1.26m
8:54PM1.75m
9:16AM1.31m
9:36PM1.68m
9:59AM1.34m
10:17PM1.58m
10:42AM1.36m
10:56PM1.45m
Low Tide
1:22AM0.41m
12:35PM0.35m
2:09AM0.35m
1:29PM0.31m
2:51AM0.32m
2:20PM0.30m
3:30AM0.31m
3:08PM0.31m
4:06AM0.33m
3:54PM0.35m
4:40AM0.36m
4:41PM0.42m
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rain showers
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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