Turtle Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Turtle Cove.

Right off the bat, the water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than we'd expect for this time of year – about 3° off the mark. So, you might want an extra layer if you're heading out.

The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, but it's not all doom and gloom. We've got a couple of promising windows if you're patient.

The first half of the week is a write-off. Saturday and Sunday are a no-go, with tiny swell and messy winds. There's a bit of a pulse coming in on Sunday afternoon with a 4ft SSW swell, but it's a short-period 7-second wind swell, so it's not going to be anything special. The wind is offshore, which is a positive, but the energy is just not there.

Monday morning, the 20th of July, is a real tease. We've got glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell, but it's still weak energy (107). It's surfable, but you'll be working for it.

The first real standout is Wednesday, the 22nd of July. We're looking at a solid 8ft SSW swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and a massive combined energy of 1057. That's a lot of water moving around. The wind is cross-off, so the waves will be clean. Now, this is a beefy swell. Over 8ft, this is expert territory. If you're not comfortable in heavy, powerful surf, give this one a miss. For the experienced crew, this is the one to circle.

Thursday the 23rd of July holds some good size too. The morning session is looking best with a 5ft S swell and offshore winds. The energy is still strong (447), and the conditions should be clean. The afternoon drops a little, but still has some punch.

After that, we drop back into a long stretch of small, weak surf. The wind is often onshore or cross-shore, making for choppy, poor conditions. There's a flicker of hope on Monday the 27th of July with a 4ft S swell and clean conditions, but the energy is only moderate (203), and it's not a world-beater.

Then, on Tuesday the 28th of July, we get another interesting window. The afternoon shows a 3ft S swell, but with a 10-second period and a moderate 217 energy, with offshore winds. It's a solid, clean option for a late session.

The rest of the forecast, right through to the 2nd of August, is a flat, windy mess. Swell is small, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of a decent wave.

So, the standout is absolutely Wednesday, the 22nd of July, for the big-wave experts. For the rest of us, Thursday the 23rd of July morning is the best bet for a clean, manageable wave. The rest of the period is a write-off unless you're a kitesurfer, because that big swell on the 22nd and 23rd with strong cross-off winds makes for a much better kite setup than a paddle one.

Rusty.

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