Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch for Turners Beach in feet and miles per hour.

First decent surf hits Friday, July 31st in the afternoon. A south-southeast swell a hair under 5 ft (1.4m) with a 9-second period. Wind is blowing offshore from the south at 15 mph, so it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate at 466. Water temp is about 68°F, which is normal for this time of year.

Saturday, August 1st starts drizzly with a cross-off wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely. Swell jumps to about 6 ft (1.8m) from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and energy at 627. Offshore wind makes it a real treat. Sunday, August 2nd is the main event. Morning has a 5 ft (1.4m) SE swell with offshore breeze, then the afternoon serves up a 5 ft (1.6m) SE swell, 10-second period, and a light offshore breeze. Energy hits 710. That’s the cleanest, most consistent session of the whole forecast.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are junk. Wind turns cross-on, swell drops to 2 ft (0.7m) and then 2 ft (0.5m) by Tuesday arvo. Not worth a look.

From Wednesday the 5th through Thursday the 6th, it’s small but surfable. Waves around 2 ft to 3 ft, energy under 300. Thursday morning goes glassy with a 2 ft (0.6m) SSE swell and an 11-second period – long period for that size, might give a little shape.

Friday, August 7th morning is another good one. 5 ft (1.4m) S swell, 9-second period, offshore SSE wind, energy 502. Clean. But the true standout remains Sunday, August 2nd afternoon – that 5 ft (1.6m) SE swell with 10-second period, light offshore breeze, and 710 energy. That’s your session.

The second week is quiet. From Saturday the 8th onward, it’s mostly small and choppy. Swells generally 2 to 4 ft, wind onshore or cross-on. There’s a moment on Thursday, August 13th morning with a 4 ft (1.2m) NNE swell and cross-off wind, but the period is short at 7 seconds – not much push. Friday the 14th morning has a glassy 3 ft (1.0m) S swell, but it’s nothing special. The last few days are tiny, with energy in the 60s.

Turners Beach is a consistent spot, so it’s no shock we’ve got a few good days. The best is Sunday, August 2nd afternoon. Crowds are possible, but with that glassy clean surf, it’s worth it. Beginners are fine as the swell stays under 5 ft for the good sessions. Skip the second week unless you’re just keen for a float.

Rusty, out.

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