
Surf Forecasts:
Turtle Cove surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtle Cove in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtle Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what Turtle Cove has in store for us.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. There’s a big, ugly gap of nearly dead-flat or blown-out junk for the first week. Don’t even bother looking at the water before Friday, July 10th. We’ve got nothing but rain, howling onshore winds, and tiny, messy dribble. That Monday and Tuesday (July 6th and 7th) sees the swell jump up a bit, but it’s all short-period wind swell hammered by cross-onshore winds, making for a completely unsurfable mess. The combined energy is moderate mid-week, hitting 293 on Monday afternoon, but the conditions are just pure rubbish.
The first real flicker of hope comes Friday morning, July 10th. The wind swings offshore from the west, and while the swell is small at 3 ft from the SSW, it finally cleans up. The afternoon actually looks *decent* – 4 ft of SSW swell with a gentle offshore breeze. The combined energy climbs to 272, which is moderate. We’re not talking about a standout day by any stretch, but after a week of nothing, that Friday arvo is the first time you can actually paddle out and catch a few. Don't expect much, but it's a start.
The following week is a real mixed bag, mostly small and average. A couple of mornings, like Wednesday July 15th, have clean conditions from a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is struggling to hit 3 ft. The wind on that Wednesday arvo gets nasty – near gale-force from the southwest. That’s not for surfing, that’s for hanging on.
Now, the real news, and what I’m gonna call the actual *standout* of the whole 16-day outlook, is Sunday, July 19th. This is one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft SSW swell rolling in. The combined energy is a massive 961 – that's strong wave energy, and you’ll feel it. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the southwest, keeping the face clean. This is the pick of the period without a doubt. Just be warned: at 8 ft, this is expert territory. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s not a super long groundswell, but there’s plenty of power. If you’re not comfortable in overhead surf, give this one a miss. Crowds at Turtle Cove can be a problem sometimes, and days like this? Expect it to be busy.
Monday, July 20th, also looks pretty good as it backs off, with a clean 4 ft SSW swell and an offshore wind in the morning – a nice way to finish the run.
So the plan is simple: don’t waste your time until Friday July 10th. The real target, the one with the most size and potential, is Sunday July 19th. There’s a real chance of a great session then, as long as you’ve got the skills for the size.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the ESE by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
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18 | 18 | 20 | 202 | 293 | 282 | 87 | 45 | 48 | 61 | 33 | 34 | 51 | 79 | 62 | 54 | 161 | 137 | 62 | 39 | 66 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:54AM0.76m | 11:57PM0.75m | 12:38PM0.79m | 00:46AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.83m | 1:41AM0.68m | 2:22PM0.86m | 2:43AM0.66m | 3:26PM0.90m | 3:54AM0.66m | 4:36PM0.95m | 5:10AM0.69m | 5:48PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.18m | 6:07AM0.07m | 6:42PM0.19m | 6:54AM0.08m | 7:48PM0.19m | 7:47AM0.08m | 9:02PM0.16m | 8:47AM0.07m | 10:19PM0.12m | 9:51AM0.05m | 11:26PM0.06m | 10:55AM0.02m | 00:24AM-0.00m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | — | — | SW 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
9 | 9 | 20 | — | — | 7 | 87 | 45 | 48 | 61 | 33 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 96 | 137 | 62 | 39 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 10 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | E 4 |
18 | 18 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | N 3 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | SW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | N 4 | ENE 4 | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 202 | 293 | 282 | — | 7 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 51 | 79 | 62 | 54 | 161 | 12 | 8 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 793 | 1814 | 1390 | 2630 | 828 | 132 | 38 | 132 | 161 | 0 | 151 | 152 | 184 | 1107 | 219 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 45 | 204 |
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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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