Turtle Beach surf break

Turtle Beach surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 EDT
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Turtle Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Turtle Beach sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turtle Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Turtle Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
S
5
0.2
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
14
8
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
35
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
SE
15
SE
20
WSW
10
SE
15
SE
20
SW
15
ESE
15
SSE
20
W
20
ESE
15
SE
20
W
25
ESE
20
SE
15
WSW
25
ESE
20
SE
5
NW
20
ESE
20
ESE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:01PM0.77m
4:01PM0.70m
5:11PM0.62m
10:30AM0.43m
6:34PM0.53m
10:05AM0.46m
8:11PM0.45m
10:00AM0.51m
10:00PM0.41m
10:10AM0.56m
11:44PM0.39m
10:27AM0.61m
Low Tide
00:05AM-0.11m
1:03AM-0.06m
1:56AM0.00m
1:54PM0.39m
2:43AM0.07m
3:22PM0.30m
3:25AM0.14m
4:27PM0.20m
4:02AM0.21m
5:21PM0.11m
4:35AM0.27m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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clear
thunderstorm
clear
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thunderstorm
clear
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clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
4
1
1
1
3
2
1
10
Temp °C
28
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
26
27
28
30
28
27
30
28
28
29
28
28
30
28
30
30
28
29
29
28
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
S
5
0.2
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
6
Energy kJ
4
7
2
12
4
12
22
12
24
11
27
18
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
1
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.3
SE
2
0.8
SSE
6
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SE
2
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
1
2
5
5
14
8
9
23
1
37
1
1
35
20
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
745
244
244
1263
278
278
1152
1159
350
1152
870
870
1104
295
1161
1168
1221
854
1395
854
513
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Turtle Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Turtle Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turtle Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turtle 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 (Turtle 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 Turtle 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.

Turtle Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Bayshore Gardens. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bayshore Gardens. Bayshore Gardens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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