Turtle Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down in feet and knots.

Right now, we’re looking at a pretty flat and lackluster stretch ahead for Turtle Cove. The first week is mostly a write-off, so if you’re itching to paddle out, you’ll need patience. There’s a big gap of nothing special until we start seeing a pulse of energy rolling in from the southeast towards the end of the first week and into the second.

Starting from Monday the 24th, we’ve got tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. Wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the swell is too small and short-period (6 seconds) to do anything worthwhile. The combined energy is weak (85) and the forecast screams "poor surf conditions." That theme holds through Tuesday and Wednesday – waves stay under 3 feet, weak, and unappealing. Thursday the 28th sees a slight bump, with a 3ft south swell but onshore easterly winds mess things up in the morning. By Friday afternoon, there’s a glimmer: a 2ft SE swell with cross-off wind, but it’s still very ordinary.

The real potential shows up on Monday the 31st of August. It’s still small, with a 1ft to 1ft swell, but here’s the kicker: the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the wind turns offshore (W and WSW). Combined energy picks up to moderate levels (78 to 103). Conditions say "clean" and "gentle offshore." For Turtle Cove, a reef and point, this long-period energy should wrap in nicely, offering clean, lined-up waves even if they’re small. It won’t be big, but for a patient surfer, these will be glassy, fun runners.

Then, we skip past some messy, blown-out days from a heavy rain and strong wind system on the 3rd of September (don’t bother). The standout window comes on Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. Swell bumps up to 3ft from the SE with a 13-second period, combined energy is strong (339), and we get cross-off winds from the NW. The forecast even says "expect good surf conditions." That morning will be the best of the entire period – clean, punchy, and with enough energy for some proper rides.

Friday the 4th of September also looks promising: morning offshore wind from the west with a 3ft, 12-second SE swell and moderate energy (209). Clean conditions again. After that, it fades back to tiny, onshore slop.

So overall: don’t hold your breath this week. The best two windows are Monday the 31st of August morning (small but super clean and long-period) and Wednesday the 2nd of September morning (best overall size and quality). Get the wax on for those.

Stay stoked.

- Rusty

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