Turtle Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty lookin' at the charts for Turtle Cove. Let's be real, it's been a tough stretch lately, and the first few days are a write-off. We're talking a solid block of nothing from Sunday, the 26th of July, all the way through to Thursday, the 31st. The wind has been howling onshore or cross-shore, and the waves have been a mess of chop. The energy's been all over the place, from a weak 46 (moderate energy) to a proper beating of 532 (strong to very strong wave energy) on the 29th, but all that power just meant blown-out, heavy rain surf. Not worth paddling out for.

The tide turns on Friday, the 31st of July. We get a clean little pulse with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The swell is a modest 3 ft straight out of the south with a period of 9 seconds. That's a bit of groundswell energy making it in, and the combined energy sits at 152 (moderate wave energy). It's surfable, but the conditions are just "very ordinary" – not a standout, but a sign of life.

Now, here's the moment you've been waiting for. Saturday, August 1st. The morning is a absolute beauty. The forecast shows glassy conditions with a light westerly wind, swinging offshore. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the south with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 121 (moderate wave energy). This is the best on offer. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. It's a small window of perfection.

After that, it's a game of patience. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd offer clean, surfable waves with light offshore or cross-off winds, but the swell is tiny, hovering around 2 ft to 3 ft. The energy is still low. It's a good time for a longboard or a log, but you won't be getting barreled. The crowds at Turtle Cove (reef and point) are reported as "sometimes" busy, so it might be a good idea to get out early.

The middle of the week sees a bit more size. Wednesday the 5th of August morning has a 5 ft south-southwest swell with a clean cross-off wind. The combined energy hits 234 (moderate wave energy), but the report flags it as "marginal surf forecast." It's a bit of a wildcard. By Thursday the 6th, the swell is up to 6 ft, but the energy is a strong 401 (strong wave energy), and the wind is howling from the south-southwest at 16 mph. That's a lot of power, making it a session strictly for the experienced crew. Anything over 8 ft is for experts, and this is close.

The final few days, from the 8th to the 10th, fizzle out. Saturday the 8th morning offers a last little clean 2 ft SSW swell with a light offshore wind, but it's tiny. Then it's back to onshore junk for the rest of the run. The 16-day window is a story of one killer morning, a few clean but small days, and a lot of wind. Keep your eyes on the charts for that Saturday morning glass-off.

Rusty.

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