
Surf Forecasts:
Turners Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turners Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, with a look at what's coming down the line for Turners Beach.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The surf is poor for the next few days, with a messy mix of onshore and cross-shore winds. The first real window of opportunity opens up on Tuesday afternoon, the 8th of September. It’s not perfect, but we’ll take it.
The standout action is definitely later in the week. The forecast is building toward a solid pulse on Thursday, the 10th. The morning is looking at a hefty 12ft of swell from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is blowing straight offshore. That’s a lot of water moving around – the combined energy is cranked up to 1771. This is expert territory, no doubt about it. The afternoon holds at 10ft, and it’s still clean. If you’re skilled and hungry, that Thursday is your day.
Leading into that, Wednesday the 9th gives us a chance to warm up. The morning is glassy with 5ft of SSE swell, but the energy is moderate at 350. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon picks up a bit with a 5ft SE swell and a cleaner cross-off breeze.
Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are still solid options. Friday has a consistent 8ft of SSE swell in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon, both with offshore winds. Saturday is a bit smaller at 6ft, but still clean and consistent. The energy is moderate, around 500-800.
After that, the swell drops off considerably. Sunday the 13th sees 4ft, and by Monday the 14th, we’re down to 2ft and glassy in the morning, but it’s pretty weak. The rest of the second week is a real struggle, with a lot of small, weak, and wind-affected days. There’s a brief flicker of hope on Wednesday the 16th, with a 7ft SSE swell and offshore winds, but the energy is only moderate at 459. It’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but the real magic is that Thursday the 10th.
Water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Turners Beach is a very consistent spot, but it’s sheltered and can get a bit crowded sometimes. Keep that in mind if you’re heading out on the peak days.
So, to wrap it up: you’ve got a few days of waiting, then a solid, clean, but expert-only window on Thursday the 10th. Friday and Saturday are still good for a paddle. After that, it’s mostly small and forgettable until the 16th. Stay sharp.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
547 | 661 | 329 | 302 | 341 | 1855 | 1274 | 1133 | 806 | 715 | 490 | 428 | 267 | 186 | 155 | 156 | 61 | 65 | 52 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 6:17PM1.61m | 6:45AM1.18m | 7:06PM1.63m | 7:30AM1.27m | 7:50PM1.63m | 8:12AM1.35m | 8:30PM1.58m | 8:51AM1.41m | 9:08PM1.50m | 9:30AM1.45m | 9:44PM1.40m | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:20PM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:03AM0.37m | 12:33PM0.36m | 1:43AM0.32m | 1:24PM0.31m | 2:18AM0.30m | 2:11PM0.30m | 2:51AM0.30m | 2:55PM0.31m | 3:21AM0.31m | 3:38PM0.34m | 3:50AM0.34m | 4:21PM0.40m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 15 | S 23 | SSE 22 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
18 | 525 | 329 | 302 | 49 | 4 | 43 | 163 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 38 | 186 | 155 | 156 | 61 | 43 | 52 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | S 22 | S 21 | — | S 18 | SSE 19 | E 6 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | E 6 | E 5 | SSE 13 | SE 12 |
10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | — | 6 | 71 | 24 | 120 | 60 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 16 | SE 13 | NE 6 | S 23 | S 23 | E 15 | — | S 21 | — | — | E 13 | SSE 13 | E 13 | E 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 6 | NE 8 |
— | — | 5 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 43 | 4 | — | 9 | — | — | 12 | 53 | 13 | 5 | 31 | 65 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 9 | — | NE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 |
547 | 661 | — | 2 | 341 | 1855 | 1274 | 1133 | 806 | 715 | 490 | 428 | 267 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 37 | 137 | 182 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 |
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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.










