Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but then a proper pulse of energy rolls in that’s worth keeping an eye on. The first real surf action kicks off Saturday morning, July 18th, and it’s a big one, so let’s get into it.

The big story is a solid, powerful swell that hits over the weekend, with a ton of energy behind it. The combined swell energy is a heavy 1257 (moderate to strong) on Saturday, building to a beastly 3631 (strong to very strong) by Sunday. The swell is coming from the SE and ESE, with a period of 8 to 10 seconds—this is a shorter-period swell, so it’s more of a windswell, a bit lumpy and less organised than a classic groundswell. The waves are big, starting at 10ft on Saturday and peaking at 15ft on Sunday. That’s serious size. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Turners Beach is the only spot on the cards. The wind is a key factor here. Saturday has a strong offshore breeze from the S, 35 km/h (22 mph), which keeps the waves clean but will make it a tough paddle out. By Sunday, it’s a fresh offshore at 35 km/h (22 mph), still clean but very demanding. This is expert territory. The waves are massive, and the offshore wind will hold them up, but at 15ft with a short period, it’s going to be a washing machine out there. The set-up is sheltered, but with that size and power, it’s not a beginner’s game. The best of the weekend is Sunday morning, but honestly, only for the very experienced.

Monday, July 20th, the swell drops to a more manageable 8ft, still with a moderate offshore breeze (25 km/h, 16 mph) from the SE. The combined energy is 1418 (strong), and the conditions are flagged as “very good.” This is the standout of the whole run. The waves are still meaty, but the wind is cleaner, and the period is a solid 10 seconds. It’s going to be a powerful, punchy day at Turners Beach, but the moderate offshore wind will keep it beautifully groomed. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

After Monday, the energy fades fast. Tuesday, July 21st, sees the swell drop to 6ft, with a light breeze making it clean. By Wednesday, it’s down to 4ft and poor. Then there’s a gap of several days of small, weak surf. From Thursday, July 23rd, through to Thursday, July 30th, it’s a real struggle. The waves are mostly under 3ft, with poor conditions and low energy (150 or less). The wind is light, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. This is a lull, and it’s a long one.

There’s a flicker of life on Friday, July 31st. The afternoon brings a 6ft swell from the SSE with a 13-second period—that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1245 (strong), and the wind is a gentle offshore, making it clean. This is promising, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as a hopeful sign rather than a locked-in call.

The best on offer is hands down Monday, July 20th. The 8ft swell from the E with a moderate offshore wind and that strong energy makes for a prime day at Turners Beach. It’s going to be a ripper. The weekend prior is for the hardcore crew only.

Rusty.

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