Turtle Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks at Turtle Cove.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a struggle. The forecast is a long stretch of minimal surf with poor conditions, and the only time we see a proper pulse of energy, the wind is going to be a mess. There's a short window in the middle of the second week that looks promising, but it's a mixed bag.

We start off with barely a ripple. Saturday the 5th through to the end of the first week is a write-off. We're looking at tiny 0.7ft to 3ft swells with short periods, mostly cross-onshore breezes, and the water temp is sitting at a pretty average 69°F for the time of year. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, the first real standout to talk about is Thursday the 10th. We get a sudden jump in size with a 7ft SSW swell rolling in on the morning, dropping to 6ft by the afternoon. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's a bit lumpy and windswell-like, but the combined energy is moderate to strong (454 on the morning, 348 on the afternoon). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore from the SW, which will keep the surface clean. The problem is the size. At 7ft, it's pushing into expert territory at Turtle Cove, especially with that short period making it dumpy. It's a clean, powerful session for the experienced crew, but not for the faint of heart.

The rest of the week after that fades back into small, weak surf until we hit a bit of a wildcard. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th show a massive spike in energy. We're looking at a 10ft swell from the ENE on Thursday with a combined energy reading of 881 and 946. That's a lot of water moving. But the catch is a brutal onshore or cross-onshore wind at 18-22 mph. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it's just a big, choppy, lumpy mess. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The only real standout that might deliver something cleaner is Saturday the 19th. The swell drops to 5ft ESE on the morning, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it's a bit chopped. The real highlight is the afternoon: the swell backs down to 3ft, but the wind swings to a light SW cross-offshore, giving us clean conditions. The combined energy is still moderate at 149. It's a small, clean wave, but with the wind finally cooperating, it's the best bet for a fun, manageable session on the weekend. The crowd factor is "sometimes" at Turtle Cove, so you might have some company.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is the clean, punchy 7ft swell on Thursday the 10th for the experts, and the clean, small 3ft swell on Saturday afternoon the 19th for a more relaxed session. Everything else is either flat, blown out, or way too big for the conditions.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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