
Surf Forecasts:
Turners Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NE 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 (Sep 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turners Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turners Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a quiet start. Friday and Saturday are pretty flat and messy, with tiny waves and poor conditions. Not worth paddling out for. The real action starts to build from Sunday morning with a small bump, but it’s Monday morning, the 7th of September, where things get interesting.
Monday morning sees a solid jump in energy. We’re looking at a 6.2ft swell from the SSE, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy hits 760 (moderate wave energy), and the water is sitting at 69.1°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and punchy. The standout window, though, is Tuesday afternoon, the 8th of September. The swell pushes to 7.9ft from the SSE, with a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is 964 (moderate to strong). That’s the best of the first week – solid, clean, and with enough power to get the heart pumping. For the more experienced crew, the Wednesday morning of the 9th has a 5.9ft SSE swell with light onshore winds, but the period is a nice 11 seconds, so there’s some shape there.
Now, hold tight. Thursday the 10th of September brings a serious pulse. The swell jumps to 9.8ft from the SSE, with fresh offshore winds. Combined energy is a massive 1362 (strong wave energy). That’s only for experts – the size is well over 8.2ft, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and powerful. Not for the faint of heart.
We slide into the second week. Friday the 11th offers a long-period groundswell at 3.6ft and 16 seconds from the SSE, with clean cross-offshore wind. Energy is still high at 1106. That long period means it’ll be better peeling at a point or reef, if you’ve got one nearby. A bit inconsistent between sets, but the quality is there. Saturday the 12th has a clean 4.9ft SSE swell with offshore wind and a 13-second period – another solid option, though energy drops to 711.
Honestly, the standout of the whole 16-day run is Tuesday afternoon, the 8th of September. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. For a solid back-up, Monday morning the 7th and Friday afternoon the 11th are both worth a look.
There’s a notable gap in the surfable options from late in the second week, with nothing really firing after the 14th until the 19th, but that’s a longer stretch of small, ordinary waves.
Turners Beach is a very consistent spot, sheltered from the main swell, so it tends to stay manageable. The best swell direction here is SE, and while the SSE pulses are a bit more angled, the offshore winds clean them up nicely. Crowds are possible, so get there early for the good ones.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 9 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
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156 | 59 | 27 | 77 | 40 | 29 | 539 | 528 | 452 | 203 | 427 | 859 | 533 | 785 | 427 | 284 | 1444 | 1354 | 760 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:59AM1.02m | 2:55PM1.44m | 3:28AM0.98m | 4:13PM1.49m | 4:49AM1.02m | 5:21PM1.55m | 5:53AM1.09m | 6:17PM1.61m | 6:45AM1.18m | 7:06PM1.63m | 7:30AM1.27m | 7:50PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:47AM0.51m | 10:01PM0.56m | 9:07AM0.52m | 11:18PM0.50m | 10:26AM0.48m | 00:16AM0.43m | 11:35AM0.42m | 1:03AM0.37m | 12:33PM0.36m | 1:43AM0.32m | 1:24PM0.31m | 2:18AM0.30m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 23 |
156 | 59 | 22 | 39 | 40 | 29 | 418 | 528 | 452 | 203 | 16 | 16 | 533 | 785 | 427 | 284 | 4 | 32 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | — | SE 12 | ENE 9 | E 16 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 9 |
15 | 15 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | — | 435 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 |
11 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 15 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 6 | WNW 2 | SE 4 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
— | — | 23 | 77 | 1 | 29 | 539 | — | — | — | 427 | 859 | — | — | 10 | — | 1444 | 1354 | 760 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 2 | 2 | 353 | 2 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 312 | 0 | 91 | 905 |
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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.










