Turners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.43° S 153.36° E

Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 21 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 321 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turners Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Turners Beach are a real mixed bag, and honestly, there’s a whole lot of waiting involved. We’ve got a run of small, weak swells and ordinary conditions before things finally kick into gear at the very end of the period. Let’s walk through it.

We start off this Saturday, August 22, with nothing worth paddling for. Tiny 3ft swell from the ENE with a short 6-second period and cross-onshore wind. The combined wave energy is a measly 75, so you’d be battling weak, bumpy junk. That carries into Sunday, August 23 – the swell drops further to 2ft, and while we do get a clean offshore breeze Saturday afternoon and Sunday, the swell is just too small to get excited about. This first weekend is a write-off.

Monday the 24th offers a slight glimmer. The swell jumps to 2ft, but here’s the kicker – it’s an SSE groundswell with a long 12-second period. That longer period means better shaped waves and more energy between sets, and the combined energy climbs to 183 (moderate). Monday morning has clean conditions with a light cross-offshore wind, but it’s still barely surfable. You might get a few fun ones if you’re patient and on a longboard.

Tuesday through to early the next week is more of the same: small, weak, and often choppy. The swell sits mostly around 3ft to 4ft from the ENE with short 7-8 second periods. The combined energy fluctuates between 133 and 280 – moderate at best. A few clean windows pop up, like Wednesday morning, August 26, with glassy conditions and a 4ft swell. Still, the wave quality is just “ordinary” – not bad, but nothing to call in sick for.

The real shift happens when we hit Sunday, August 30. The swell starts building, reaching 5ft to 8ft from the SSE and SE, with periods still short (6-7 seconds). The combined energy jumps to a strong 632 by Sunday afternoon. That’s a lot of water moving, but the short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy and disorganised. A clean offshore wind Sunday morning makes it more appealing, but this is getting into the “not for beginners” category. It’s also worth noting the water temperature anomaly is unremarkable – it’s pretty average for this time of year.

Monday, September 1, and Tuesday, September 2, actually offer our first real standout. Tuesday morning, September 2, brings a 4ft swell from the E with a longer 11-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore from the S at 35 km/h (22 mph), cleaning it right up. Combined energy is a solid 478 (moderate-strong). The conditions are described as “fresh offshore and clean” – that’s the kind of wind a surfer loves. The only catch is that 4ft swell is still manageable for most, and the longer period will give proper waves. This is the pick of the early part of the outlook.

Then we get to the true standout, and it’s a couple of weeks out, so keep an eye on it – Saturday, September 5. The morning shows a big 12ft swell from the SSE with a 9-second period. That’s a massive amount of energy, with a combined energy reading of 2324 – very strong wave energy. By the afternoon, it drops slightly to 10ft but the wind turns offshore from the SSE, and the conditions are described as “expect very good surf conditions.” This is expert territory – anything over 8ft is for experienced surfers only. The swell direction of SSE is spot-on for the optimum direction, and the offshore wind will make it clean. If you’re a strong surfer and can handle big, powerful waves, this is the one to aim for. Keep in mind though, it’s 14 days out – promising, but not locked in.

Through the rest of the period, it settles back down to smaller, less exciting conditions.

So, look: the first few days are a bust for surfing. There’s a glimmer of a clean, small swell on Monday the 24th, and a solid, clean window on Tuesday, September 2. But the only true standout is that big, powerful, clean swell on Saturday, September 5 – mark that one on the calendar, you’ll want to be there if it holds.

As for crowds, Turners Beach can get busy sometimes, but with the marginal quality for most of the period, it shouldn’t be too packed.

Stay patient, keep checking the forecasts, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
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ENE
7
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ENE
7
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ENE
8
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SSE
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SSE
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ENE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
51
56
37
50
50
169
81
117
116
101
78
192
132
159
206
217
256
262
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
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NW
10
SW
20
S
15
SSE
0
SSW
5
SW
15
ENE
5
NW
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N
25
NE
15
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10
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10
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High Tide
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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