Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming down the line for us at Turners Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

The next few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. We’ve got a gap from now right through until the end of August with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is small and weak, the wind is messy, and the energy is just not there. You’ll see some tiny waves, but it’s all poor conditions – cross-onshore chop, bumpy, lumpy. Not worth wetting the wetsuit.

Then we hit the end of the month, and things start to get interesting. On the 31st of August, we see a new pulse of swell arriving. It’s a solid 5ft from the SSE with a long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 634, which is a solid moderate push. The wind is clean and cross-offshore, so it’ll be smooth. The only catch is the conditions are labelled "marginal" – probably a tide issue or a bit of inconsistency, but it’s the first real sign of life.

Now, the standout window is the start of September. On the morning of the 1st of September, we get a jump to 8ft from the SSE, with a very long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy hits 2916 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy but it’s manageable. This is proper groundswell, and with that period, it’ll be holding up nicely. But at 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only – beginners, stay on the sand.

The real gem, though, is the morning of the 3rd of September. The swell is 10ft from the SSE, still a long 12-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2276. But here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a big, clean, powerful groundswell with no wind to mess it up. Just be aware, at 10ft, this is a heavy day, and it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The breaks will be well-defined, but the sets will be big and powerful.

Later that afternoon, the wind picks up a bit and the energy drops, so the morning session is the call.

Bottom line: the first week is a dud, but the second week has some real firepower. The 3rd of September morning is the standout, no question. Get your board ready, but leave the kids at home.

Rusty.

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