Turtle Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Alright, look, we're gonna have to be patient for the next 16 days. For the first few, there's just not enough energy to get excited about and the conditions are a bit mixed. But there is one real standout window where the stars align, so let's get to it.

The action starts on Tuesday the 4th of August. It's not a huge day, but conditions are a real treat. The early morning at Turtle Cove is glassy, with a 5ft south swell pushing in. The energy is moderate (285), and with that light 3 mph offshore wind, it will be clean. This is a reef and point setup, and the swell period is a bit short at 8 seconds, so it won't have the grunt of a groundswell, but for a morning session, it's the best on offer. Be aware, Turtle Cove can get crowded sometimes.

The wind swings around to the south, picking up to 9 mph in the afternoon, turning it cross-shore and making things messy. The swell drops off quickly after that, with a few days of poor surf between Wednesday the 5th and Saturday the 8th. The 8th of August has a small 3ft swell, but it's still weak and winds are strong.

The next real chance comes on the morning of Monday the 10th of August. There's a 4ft swell from the SSW, but the real winner here is the offshore wind. It's a gentle 9 mph from the west, cleaning up the waves. The energy is moderate (99) but the swell period is short at 6 seconds, so it's not going to be a classic. Still, a clean, offshore morning is a solid option.

The second week is a bit of a write-off. There's a flat spell from the 11th through the 19th, with very small, weak swell and poor conditions. The only glimmer is on the morning of Friday the 14th of August. The wind is completely glassy, which is a huge positive, but the swell is only 2ft with very weak energy (66). It's a long shot for a log, but you'd be working for it.

Overall, the standout is the Tuesday morning of the 4th of August. That glassy, offshore window with a 5ft south swell is the cleanest we'll see. The Monday morning of the 10th is a good second option, with the offshore wind making it rideable. After that, it's a long wait for the ocean to wake up.

Rusty.

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