
Surf Forecasts:
Turtle Cove surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtle Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
156 | 40 | 27 | 9 | 34 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 367 | 325 | 410 | 324 | 367 | 327 | 245 | 182 | 82 | 205 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:35PM1.07m | 10:07AM0.94m | 10:23PM1.02m | 10:56AM0.95m | 11:08PM0.94m | 11:45AM0.94m | 11:52PM0.85m | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:35AM0.76m | 1:24PM0.88m | 1:18AM0.68m | 2:18PM0.84m | 2:02AM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM-0.09m | 3:40AM-0.12m | 3:39PM-0.06m | 4:23AM-0.09m | 4:31PM-0.02m | 5:04AM-0.05m | 5:25PM0.05m | 5:44AM0.01m | 6:20PM0.11m | 6:23AM0.07m | 7:21PM0.17m | 7:03AM0.12m | 8:32PM0.22m | 7:48AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | 8:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
109 | 40 | 27 | 3 | 34 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 324 | 367 | 327 | 6 | 182 | 82 | 205 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 13 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — |
12 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | SE 15 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 9 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | NNW 3 | SW 2 | SW 5 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 8 | — | S 7 | — | NE 3 |
156 | 4 | 1 | 53 | 4 | — | 26 | 34 | 25 | — | 367 | 325 | 410 | — | — | 8 | 245 | — | 62 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 25 | 1798 | 1686 | 25 | 666 | 657 | 1107 | 657 | 318 | 153 | 51 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 173 | 26 | 26 |
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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.
Turtle Cove is 34 km (21 miles) from Westerly. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in Westerly. Westerly has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











