Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Turners Beach is a sheltered beginner-friendly spot that’s very consistent, but for the next week and a half you’re mostly looking at small, wind-affected slop – nothing to get excited about. The standout window arrives in the second week, especially around September 17th and 18th, when a big, long-period swell lines up with clean winds. That’s the real draw, but it’s a proper expert-only wave when it gets over 8 feet. Hold out for that, because the first week is a write-off.

The first good surf recommendation pops up on Monday, September 7th. Monday morning sees a clean, cross-off breeze and a 6-foot SSE swell (moderate wave energy – 603). That’s solid fun for intermediates, though the 10-second period means decent shape. Monday afternoon is a bit smaller at 5 feet and still clean, but it’s marginal. Then Tuesday the 8th morning drops right off to 1 feet, so skip that. Tuesday afternoon brings it back: 6-foot SSE swell (606), moderate offshore wind, clean. That’s a good one for a surf after work.

Wednesday the 9th morning is glassy – absolutely clean – with a 6-foot SSE swell (498). That’s the pick of the first week: light air, no wind, good shape. Wednesday afternoon is smaller and cross-off, still clean but less exciting. Thursday the 10th throws up a 10-foot SSE swell in the morning (1063 – strong wave energy), but period is only 8 seconds so it’ll be a bit dumpy, and it’s marginal. That size is expert territory, and with fresh offshore wind, it’s clean but heavy. Thursday afternoon is 8 feet (1256) – same story.

By Friday the 11th, we’re back to 6 feet (858) and cross-off, clean. Friday afternoon has a sweet 4-foot SSE swell with a 12-second period and moderate offshore wind (705). That’s a nice, long-period groundswell – better shape, longer lulls. Saturday the 12th is clean both sessions: 3 feet and 4 feet SSE swell, gentle offshore in the arvo. Good for beginners on a longboard.

Then there’s a dry spell from Sunday the 13th onwards – just tiny, wind-chopped slop until Wednesday the 16th. A 6-foot SSE swell on the 16th morning is spoiled by cross-on wind, and that afternoon it’s lumpy with 5 feet and a fresh breeze. Not worth the paddle.

Now for the proper standout. Thursday, September 17th morning: a massive 12-foot S swell (10536 – very strong wave energy) with a 14-second period and onshore wind – that’s ugly, borderline unsurfable. But Thursday afternoon switches to a clean, cross-off breeze with a 10-foot SSE swell (14-second period, 3702). That’s a monster, long-period groundswell, and with that period it’ll favour the point and reef setups. It’s only for experts.

Friday, September 18th morning is the absolute gem: 10-foot SSE swell with a 16-second period (4664), light cross-off breeze, clean. That’s very long-period, powerful groundswell – the kind that wraps deep, holds its shape, and gives you proper set waves. Again, experts only. Friday afternoon drops to 8 feet and cross-off, still clean. After that, the 19th and 20th have smaller SSE swell in the 5-6-foot range, with offshore winds Saturday, but the energy winds down.

Water temperature is around 69°F – right on average for this time of year, so no dramas there.

If you’re a beginner, stay well away from anything over 5 feet – the 17th and 18th are not for you. Intermediates, the 7th through 12th mornings are your best bet. The real standouts are Friday the 18th morning for the crew who charge, and Wednesday the 9th morning for cleaner, more manageable waves.

Rusty, signing off.

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