Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a solid run of surf, but it's not all going to be perfect. The real action kicks off with a building swell that's going to offer some fun, clean waves, especially through the weekend. We've got a bit of a gap before that, though, with nothing really worth paddling out for right now.

First up, Turners Beach is your spot. Friday morning, July 31st, is a no-go with poor conditions, but by Friday afternoon, the wind shifts offshore and we get a clean 5ft swell from the south. The wave energy is moderate at 526, and it's looking good. The water temp is about 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Saturday, August 1st, is where it gets better. Both morning and afternoon have offshore winds, with the swell building to 6ft and 6ft from the SSE, hitting a moderate wave energy of 683 on Saturday afternoon. It's clean, it's consistent – this is a standout window. The period is 9-10 seconds, so it's a solid, workable swell.

Sunday, August 2nd, is the best of the bunch. Morning has light offshore winds from the SE with a 5ft swell, and the afternoon goes glassy with a 5ft swell from the same direction. The wave energy is strong at 744, and the period stretches to 10 seconds. This is the pick of the forecast. The swell size is good for most, not too big, not too small, and the glassy conditions will make it a dream. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After Sunday, things get messy. Monday, August 3rd, sees a cross-onshore wind and a chop, making it marginal. The rest of the first week and into the second week is largely poor, with weak energy and poor wind directions. From Monday, August 3rd, through to Friday, August 14th, it's a long stretch of onshore, cross-shore, and choppy conditions. The combined energy drops right off, with most days sitting below 250. Not worth a paddle.

Then, out of nowhere, a real surprise. Saturday, August 15th, the afternoon session shows a 10ft swell from the south, with a very high wave energy of 1306 and light offshore winds. This is a big one. It's a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. That size is for experienced surfers only – it's gonna be a heavy, powerful wave. If it comes together, it'll be the standout of the entire forecast, but it's a long way off.

So, the plan: hit Saturday morning, August 1st, and definitely Sunday, August 2nd, at Turners. The rest is a wait-and-see for that potential big Saturday on the 15th.

Rusty.

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