Turners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.43° S 153.36° E

Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 11 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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turners Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got for us over the next couple of weeks.

The forecast starts off pretty quiet. We've got a bit of a flat spell initially, with only small, weak swell showing on Tuesday. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't roll in until Thursday afternoon, so don't rush out there.

The standout window is looking like this coming Sunday morning, the 24th. That's the one to circle on the calendar. We should see clean 5.9ft waves from the east with a 10-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy. That’s about as good as it gets around here. The energy will be moderate (586), but the conditions should be worth it. That morning is the pick of the entire outlook.

Before that, we've got a slow build through the end of next week. Thursday the 21st has moderate offshore winds with 5.9ft surf from the southeast, and the energy is starting to pump (658). That’s a solid option. The swell direction is a bit off from the optimum for Turners Beach, which prefers a southeast direction, but with conditions that clean, it’s still a good go.

The week before that, you'll have to be patient. There are some waves in the 3.3ft to 5.2ft range, but the winds are a bit all over the place, and the energy is weak to moderate. Friday the 15th has decent offshore winds, but the swell is short-period and a bit raw. The first few days of next week, from the 18th to the 20th, will see size bump up to 4.9ft to 6.9ft, but the wind and stormy weather will likely make it messy.

One thing to note: this spot, Turners Beach, is a sheltered, very consistent beginner-friendly break. With the stronger swells that are coming, like the 7.2ft on the 17th and the 6.9ft on the 20th, it’s going to be pushing past the beginner zone. It’s not huge, but it’s enough to be a handful for less experienced surfers. Also, keep in mind that with the shorter periods (under 8 seconds) early on, it can be a bit crumbly.

The second week starts to look a bit more promising for a longer period swell, but the winds turn onshore from the north, which will really mess up the surface. So while there's size, the quality drops right off from the 25th onwards. The 24th really is the sweet spot.

Water temp is around 67.8°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a decent spring suit should do the trick. There are possible showers and storms around, so keep an eye on the sky.

That’s the long and short of it. The 24th morning is the one. See you out there.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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67
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277
258
341
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252
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135
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581
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Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
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20
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High Tide
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
11:26AM1.36m
11:34PM1.32m
Low Tide
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
5:14AM0.40m
5:31PM0.51m
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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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