Surf Forecasts:
Turners Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turners Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Turners Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turners Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turners Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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40 | 88 | 80 | 52 | 35 | 42 | 56 | 50 | 57 | 50 | 112 | 103 | 103 | 197 | 334 | 179 | 212 | 211 | 235 | 172 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:12PM1.30m | 3:17AM0.94m | 4:21PM1.33m | 4:34AM0.95m | 5:20PM1.38m | 5:34AM0.99m | 6:08PM1.43m | 6:21AM1.05m | 6:48PM1.48m | 7:01AM1.12m | 7:24PM1.53m | 7:38AM1.19m | 7:58PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM0.71m | 9:01AM0.60m | 11:20PM0.68m | 10:10AM0.59m | 00:13AM0.63m | 11:11AM0.54m | 00:53AM0.57m | 12:02PM0.49m | 1:26AM0.51m | 12:47PM0.44m | 1:57AM0.45m | 1:27PM0.40m | 2:27AM0.40m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
40 | 28 | 80 | 52 | 35 | 42 | 56 | 50 | 44 | 38 | 78 | 103 | 103 | 43 | 334 | 179 | 8 | 211 | 235 | 172 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 5 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 11 |
26 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 50 | 112 | 74 | 44 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 119 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 12 | E 9 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 17 | S 15 | S 16 | E 14 | S 15 | — | S 4 | NE 11 |
28 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 57 | 50 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NE 7 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NNE 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 8 | N 5 | — | ENE 8 | — | S 4 | — | — |
2 | 88 | 80 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 197 | 57 | — | 212 | — | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 199 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 92 | 2 | 2 | 312 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Turners Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Turners Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turners Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turners Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Turners Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Turners Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.











