Turtle Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 71.85° W

Turtle Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtle Cove sea temperature is
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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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for Turtle Cove over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a pretty quiet stretch. There’s a long gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real sniff of something happens on Friday morning, the 28th of August, but it’s not gonna have you calling in sick. We’ve got small 3 ft swell out of the southeast, with 8-second period and combined energy reading just 118 (weak). The cross-off wind from the southwest at 9 mph keeps the surface clean, but the waves are small and the conditions are very ordinary. It’s surfable, but barely. Afternoon drops off even more.

Then we hit a big dry spell. From Friday afternoon all the way through to Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s a total write-off. Day after day of tiny waves or onshore junk. Wind keeps swinging around, and even when it’s offshore, the swell is basically gone. There’s a day with some heavy rain and moderate offshore wind on the 1st of September, but the swell is only 1 ft – a total non-starter.

The next little window shows up on Saturday the 5th of September. Now this is where we finally see some life. The morning is glassy – calm wind, just a slight air – and we get a 2 ft easterly swell that’s got some proper length to it at 12 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 130 (moderate). It’s still small, but the long period should produce a cleaner, more lined-up wave at this point and reef setup. The optimum direction is southeast and this is coming from the east, so not quite perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see. Afternoon keeps it going with 2 ft and 156 combined energy, and the wind is still clean. The afternoon of the 6th of September also goes glassy again with similar conditions. If you’re gonna go, that Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon window is the pick of the bunch. Just know the swell is only around 2-2 ft, so you’ll need a log or a fish.

After that, the models lose interest again. The second week drifts back into tiny surf and inconsistent bits of energy, with most days showing 1 ft to 2 ft and weak combined energy below 100. Even when the swell period stretches out to 11 or 12 seconds, there’s just not enough height. Thursday the 10th of September shows a pulse of 4 ft from the south-southwest, but the period is only 7 seconds, and it’s accompanied by a messy cross-on wind – not a good combo.

Overall, if you're desperate for a paddle, aim for that Saturday the 5th or Sunday the 6th of September morning or glassy afternoon. Otherwise, this forecast is mostly a waiting game.

Stay patient.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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18
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:14PM0.88m
8:37AM0.85m
8:44PM0.89m
9:07AM0.89m
9:17PM0.88m
9:40AM0.92m
9:54PM0.86m
10:17AM0.94m
10:34PM0.82m
10:59AM0.94m
11:19PM0.77m
11:46AM0.94m
00:10AM0.72m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.02m
2:14PM0.06m
2:37AM-0.01m
2:55PM0.05m
3:11AM-0.02m
3:38PM0.04m
3:47AM-0.01m
4:22PM0.05m
4:26AM0.01m
5:11PM0.09m
5:09AM0.04m
6:06PM0.13m
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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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