Turners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.43° S 153.36° E

Turners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turners Beach sea temperature is
20.4° C
0.2° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 5,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s get into it. The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag over the next few weeks. The good news is there’s plenty of consistent swell on the way, but the wind and conditions are going to be a real factor. We’ve got a solid run of pulses starting from Friday 17 July, hanging around through the weekend, and then a gap of poor conditions from Wednesday 22 July through Friday 24 July morning before it picks up again. The standout period looks to be the end of the first week and into the start of the second.

Turners Beach is the only spot on offer, and it’s a sheltered, beginner-friendly break that’s very consistent. It’s a bit of a protected setup, so big swells can get a bit tricky. Water temp is about average for the time of year.

Friday 17 July starts the action. It’s a bit rough with a 8ft SE swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds so it’s not packing much punch. The combined energy is moderate (803). Winds are a fresh offshore from the SSE at 30 km/h, so it’s actually clean, but the tide or conditions are making it marginal. Not the best for a paddle.

Saturday 18 July sees the swell jump to 10ft on Saturday morning, shifting to SSE, with a short period still. The wind swings to S at 35 km/h, offshore, but that’s a strong breeze. By afternoon, the swell is 10ft from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 2857 (strong). The wind is a strong offshore from the S at 40 km/h, making it hard to paddle into – this is only for experienced surfers. Over 8ft, it’s expert territory.

Sunday 19 July is the biggest day. The swell hits 13ft on Sunday morning from the ESE, period 10 seconds, combined energy 3088 (very strong). Winds are fresh offshore from the SSE at 35 km/h, so it’s clean but big. Afternoon drops to 12ft, still strong. Only for the skilled crew.

Monday 20 July is the real standout. The swell eases to 10ft from the ESE, but the period is still 10 seconds, and the combined energy is 1604 (strong). The wind is a moderate offshore from the SE at 25 km/h, making it clean and manageable for stronger surfers. By afternoon, it’s 8ft from the E, 10 seconds, with moderate offshore wind. This is the best on offer – clean, powerful, and consistent. Crowds are possible here, so be ready for company.

Tuesday 21 July is still fun but smaller. The swell is 6ft from the E, period 10 seconds, combined energy 722 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean. A good option for the intermediate crowd.

Then the gap hits. From Wednesday 22 July through Thursday 23 July, the swell drops to 3–4ft with poor wind, making it unsurfable. Friday 24 July morning sees a 8ft S swell with a short 8-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore and messy. However, Friday afternoon is a return to form: 8ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, moderate offshore wind, and combined energy 1042 (moderate). That’s a solid, clean session.

After that, the swell backs off through the weekend and into the next week. Saturday 25 July has 5–6ft SSE swell, clean but small. Sunday 26 July is similar, with a late afternoon pulse of 8ft from the S, period 10 seconds, and moderate offshore wind – that’s worth a look.

Monday 27 July is clean and rideable with 5ft SSE swell, but nothing special. The real interesting one comes on Friday 31 July, when a 4ft SSE groundswell rolls in with a very long period of 14 seconds. Combined energy is 527 (moderate). With light offshore winds, it’ll be clean and lined up, but because it’s such a long period, it might break too straight for a beach break like Turners. Still, for a reef or point, that would be magic. It’s a promising but less certain long-range option.

So, the best on offer is Monday 20 July – clean, strong swell, and good wind. The Friday 31 July groundswell is a noteworthy second option if you’re keen on a longer-period wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:26AM1.25m
10:46PM1.71m
11:16AM1.26m
11:30PM1.59m
12:07PM1.27m
00:14AM1.45m
1:01PM1.28m
1:01AM1.31m
1:59PM1.30m
1:51AM1.18m
3:00PM1.32m
2:49AM1.08m
Low Tide
4:45AM0.35m
4:09PM0.39m
5:27AM0.38m
5:01PM0.46m
6:07AM0.42m
5:56PM0.55m
6:47AM0.46m
6:56PM0.63m
7:27AM0.50m
8:05PM0.70m
8:09AM0.54m
9:22PM0.73m
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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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