Turners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.43° S 153.36° E

Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turners Beach sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.3° 

Turners Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Turners Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NE swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.9m 6s 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 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turners Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
446
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191
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NNW
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High Tide
1:01AM1.07m
2:04PM1.30m
2:00AM0.99m
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
Low Tide
7:27PM0.66m
7:05AM0.55m
8:43PM0.71m
7:57AM0.59m
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
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Temp °C
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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.

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