Surf Forecasts:
Turtle Head surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turtle Head this week:
The surf forecast for Turtle Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtle Head in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtle Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 99mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 688mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
798 | 809 | 686 | 742 | 711 | 683 | 1040 | 926 | 891 | 920 | 1161 | 1895 | 1592 | 1543 | 1084 | 1153 | 1195 | 840 | 1123 | 1946 | 2389 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 7:54PM0.10m | 7:25AM0.79m | 7:13PM0.13m | 8:00AM0.76m | 7:32PM0.19m | 8:34AM0.71m | 8:09PM0.26m | 9:06AM0.62m | 8:53PM0.34m | 9:38AM0.52m | 9:41PM0.44m | 10:06AM0.40m | 10:34PM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:48PM0.09m | 8:57PM0.10m | 5:03PM0.13m | 10:46PM0.11m | 4:58PM0.17m | 00:00AM0.13m | 4:42PM0.22m | 1:11AM0.16m | 4:22PM0.26m | 2:28AM0.20m | 4:00PM0.28m | 4:01AM0.23m | 3:35PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 44 | 100 | 58 | 155 | 21 | 57 | 82 | 64 | 99 | 52 | 14 | 27 | 12 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 18 | NNE 15 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | SW 9 | — | — | W 9 |
31 | 23 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 840 | — | — | 422 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 13 | N 18 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — |
8 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
798 | 809 | 686 | 742 | 711 | 683 | 1040 | 926 | 891 | 920 | 1161 | 1895 | 1592 | 1543 | 1084 | 1153 | 1195 | — | 1123 | 1946 | 2389 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 254 | 268 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 707 | 492 | 60 | 460 | 472 | 472 | 254 | 254 | 268 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 1 |
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Information about the Turtle Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Turtle Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turtle Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turtle Head 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 Head) 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 Head 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 Head is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Currimao. If you plan a holiday in West Luzon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Currimao. Currimao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











