Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Turners Beach. Honestly, it’s been a quiet stretch, and the next couple of weeks aren't showing much to get stoked about. The water temp is about 68°, right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right now through the first few days, there’s zero surf worth paddling for. The first time you might even think about a wave is Monday morning, August 24th. It’s pretty ordinary – only 2ft of swell from the ENE with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is weak at 138. The wind is glassy, which is a sweet bonus for clean water, but the swell is tiny and lacks punch. Not a standout, just the first chance at something rideable.

The truth is, there’s no true standout session in this whole forecast. We get a few *surfable but very ordinary* moments, like Thursday morning, August 27th and Tuesday morning, September 1st. On Thursday the 27th, we’ve got 4ft of ENE swell with a consistent 8-second period, combined energy of 241 (moderate), and a light offshore breeze from the south keeping things clean. It’s small but workable for a sheltered, very consistent beginner break. The offshore wind is a plus, but don’t expect any power.

Tuesday morning, September 1st offers 3ft from the east, 8-second period, clean with a moderate offshore from the SSE, and combined energy of 109. Again, small but clean.

If I had to pick the best of what’s here, I’d go with Thursday morning, August 27th. That 4ft is the biggest swell we get without getting chopped up by wind, and that gentle offshore breeze means clean lines. The break is sheltered, so it won’t have much push, and at this size it’s fine for beginners and intermediates. Crowds can show up sometimes, so you might not have the place to yourself.

Beyond that, there are long stretches with no real recommendations, especially after the first week. The second week is even flatter, with just a couple of those “surfable but very ordinary” tags on September 1st and 2nd, always small and low energy. The swell direction is mostly east or southeast, and the period rarely goes over 8 seconds, so it’s short, weak wind swell mostly.

Bottom line: Turners Beach is in a quiet spell. The few windows are small and barely worth the paddle. Keep an eye out – forecasts change, and it won’t stay flat forever.

Rusty

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