Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got for us over the next couple of weeks.

The forecast starts off pretty quiet. We've got a bit of a flat spell initially, with only small, weak swell showing on Tuesday. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't roll in until Thursday afternoon, so don't rush out there.

The standout window is looking like this coming Sunday morning, the 24th. That's the one to circle on the calendar. We should see clean 5.9ft waves from the east with a 10-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy. That’s about as good as it gets around here. The energy will be moderate (586), but the conditions should be worth it. That morning is the pick of the entire outlook.

Before that, we've got a slow build through the end of next week. Thursday the 21st has moderate offshore winds with 5.9ft surf from the southeast, and the energy is starting to pump (658). That’s a solid option. The swell direction is a bit off from the optimum for Turners Beach, which prefers a southeast direction, but with conditions that clean, it’s still a good go.

The week before that, you'll have to be patient. There are some waves in the 3.3ft to 5.2ft range, but the winds are a bit all over the place, and the energy is weak to moderate. Friday the 15th has decent offshore winds, but the swell is short-period and a bit raw. The first few days of next week, from the 18th to the 20th, will see size bump up to 4.9ft to 6.9ft, but the wind and stormy weather will likely make it messy.

One thing to note: this spot, Turners Beach, is a sheltered, very consistent beginner-friendly break. With the stronger swells that are coming, like the 7.2ft on the 17th and the 6.9ft on the 20th, it’s going to be pushing past the beginner zone. It’s not huge, but it’s enough to be a handful for less experienced surfers. Also, keep in mind that with the shorter periods (under 8 seconds) early on, it can be a bit crumbly.

The second week starts to look a bit more promising for a longer period swell, but the winds turn onshore from the north, which will really mess up the surface. So while there's size, the quality drops right off from the 25th onwards. The 24th really is the sweet spot.

Water temp is around 67.8°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a decent spring suit should do the trick. There are possible showers and storms around, so keep an eye on the sky.

That’s the long and short of it. The 24th morning is the one. See you out there.

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