Turtle Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 71.85° W

Turtle Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtle Cove sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.4° 

Turtle Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Turtle Cove surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSW swell with 738 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with SSW 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 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Turtle Cove. Let’s be real – most of this forecast is a tough one for us paddle surfers. The good news is that the first real chance of a wave pops up on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a 7 ft south swell. The energy is moderate at 579, but the period is a short, crumbly 8 seconds, so don’t expect any power. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW, keeping things clean, but the water is a chilly 66°F, which is 4°F below normal – that’s much colder than we’re used to for this time of year, so bring a thick suit. The conditions are clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal, so it’s a so-so session at best.

From Thursday morning, July 23rd, the quality drops off hard. The swell stays small, under 5 ft, and the winds get messy – cross-on, onshore, choppy. The combined energy sinks to 254 or lower, and it’s all poor surf conditions. We’re looking at a long, dry spell. Friday, the 24th, is a washout with a 3 ft, 7-second swell and onshore wind. Saturday and Sunday, the 25th and 26th, are tiny with onshore or cross-onshore breeze. The energy drops to 56 and 54, so it’s basically flat.

The entire week after that is a grim run. Monday, July 27th, has a 2 ft swell with offshore wind, but it’s too small to do anything with. Tuesday, the 28th, gets a tiny 4 ft bump but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Wednesday, the 29th, is rainy and messy. The energy stays in the double digits, and every comment is “poor surf conditions.” We’re looking at a solid week of nothing.

The only glimmer of hope comes on Friday, August 1st, in the morning. The wind drops to a glassy calm, and the swell is 3 ft from the south with an 8-second period. The energy is a weak 120, and the comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s a 1 out of 10. That’s about as close to a stand-out as we get, but it’s flat, small, and forgettable. The rest of that day and into the weekend is just cross-off wind over tiny waves.

After that, we’re back to nothing. The period from August 3rd to the 6th shows swells barely reaching 1.0 ft to 4 ft, but all with poor conditions, cross-chop, and moderate to strong wind. The energy is mostly in the single digits or low 100s. It’s a total blank run for the second week.

Honestly, if you’re a paddle surfer, this is a tough 16 days. Turtle Cove is a reef and point, so it needs a decent swell to work, and we just don’t have it. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, with the moderate cross-off winds and small, clean lines. But for us, it’s a waiting game. The forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but as it stands, there’s nothing to get excited about. The best session is that Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, with the 7 ft swell, but it’s a short-period, marginal affair. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
579
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252
203
161
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37
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49
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109
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
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15
ENE
10
SSE
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15
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10
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High Tide
3:18PM0.80m
2:56AM0.57m
4:23PM0.79m
4:16AM0.55m
5:25PM0.79m
5:36AM0.56m
6:18PM0.81m
6:33AM0.60m
7:03PM0.83m
7:21AM0.64m
7:42PM0.85m
8:03AM0.69m
8:16PM0.87m
Low Tide
9:44PM0.24m
8:40AM0.20m
10:46PM0.24m
9:41AM0.21m
11:38PM0.22m
10:42AM0.21m
00:23AM0.19m
11:36AM0.19m
1:02AM0.15m
12:24PM0.16m
1:36AM0.10m
1:08PM0.14m
2:09AM0.07m
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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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