
Surf Forecasts:
Turtle Cove surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, E swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turtle Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Turtle Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtle Cove in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtle Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, this is Rusty. I’ll level with you straight up mate – for Turtle Cove, these next couple of weeks are a bit of a rough stretch. We’ve got a long slog ahead before anything worth locking in.
Right now, we start off on Monday July 6th with some heavy rain and a fresh easterly breeze smashing the shore. The swell is a weak 3 ft out of the ESE with a short period of 4 seconds – combined wave energy is a paltry 52 – and with that onshore wind, it’s nothing but poor, choppy conditions. That sets the tone for a few days. Monday afternoon gets even uglier with a 25 mph easterly wind and 5 ft of short-period slop.
The whole week from July 6th through to July 11th is a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday stay cross-onshore and messy. There’s a brief window on Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, where the wind swings offshore from the SSW and conditions clean up with a 3 ft east swell, but the energy is low (102) and it’s only surfable, not good. Thursday and Friday drop off into tiny, weak waves – we’re talking 1 ft to 3 ft – even with clean conditions. Crowds are ‘sometimes’ a problem here at Turtle Cove (a reef and point), but honestly, with these scraps, nobody’s fighting for a peak.
It’s not until Monday July 13th that we see a pulse of energy come through. The combined swell energy jumps to 501 – that’s moderate to strong – with a 7 ft south swell at 8 seconds. But the wind is a cross-onshore from the SSE, making it choppy and poor. That’s too big for beginners and, with the onshore wind, it’s a messy, expert-only affair if you’re desperate.
Then we hit a big gap. From July 14th through July 16th, it’s tiny again – mostly under 3 ft – and the best you get is a clean 2 ft on Tuesday morning with a light offshore from the WNW. Not worth paddling out for.
The only stretch that might save the trip is from Friday July 17th through to Sunday July 19th. It’s still not pumping, but we start seeing clean conditions with light to moderate offshores. On Friday morning July 17th, we get a 4 ft south swell (6 seconds) with a gentle offshore from the WNW – conditions are clean and combined energy is 144. Surfable but ordinary. Saturday morning July 18th offers similar: 4 ft south swell, light offshore from the west, 8-second period, and energy at 161. The pick of the whole forecast is probably Sunday morning July 19th: 3 ft south swell at 8 seconds, glassy conditions with only a 3 mph south wind, clean as a whistle, water temp sits at about 68° which is right on the money for this time of year. Crowds are possible here, but it’s the one morning that might actually feel like a surf.
After that, from Monday July 20th onward, we’re back to small, weak, onshore junk – 2 ft to 2 ft, energy in the 20s and 30s. Nothing doing.
So, to be honest mate, there’s no true standout in the whole 16-day window. If you’re hanging out for a wave, target Sunday July 19th morning – it’s the cleanest, most pleasant surf on offer, even if it’s just chest-high at best.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, rust never sleeps but neither does the ocean.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 113 | 207 | 207 | 187 | 107 | 152 | 85 | 45 | 40 | 25 | 16 | 32 | 86 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 27 | 45 | 94 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:38PM0.79m | 00:46AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.83m | 1:41AM0.68m | 2:22PM0.86m | 2:43AM0.66m | 3:26PM0.90m | 3:54AM0.66m | 4:36PM0.95m | 5:10AM0.69m | 5:48PM1.00m | 6:24AM0.74m | 6:53PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM0.19m | 6:54AM0.08m | 7:48PM0.19m | 7:47AM0.08m | 9:02PM0.16m | 8:47AM0.07m | 10:19PM0.12m | 9:51AM0.05m | 11:26PM0.06m | 10:55AM0.02m | 00:24AM-0.00m | 11:57AM-0.03m | 1:18AM-0.06m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | S 5 | E 7 | SSW 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 |
2 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 107 | 6 | 85 | 45 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SE 10 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
— | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | — | S 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 6 | 13 | 33 | — | 15 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | NNE 4 | ENE 7 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | NE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 |
61 | 113 | 207 | 207 | 187 | 13 | 152 | — | — | 40 | 34 | 40 | 32 | 86 | — | 6 | 12 | 21 | 45 | 94 | 134 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1672 | 1672 | 246 | 44 | 133 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 151 | 153 | 169 | 201 | 25 | 177 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 666 | 1107 | 29 |
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Information about the Turtle Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Turtle Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turtle Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turtle Cove 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 Cove) 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 Cove 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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