Surf Forecasts:
Turtle Head surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 4,065 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtle Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 144mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
582 | 604 | 727 | 984 | 711 | 838 | 763 | 730 | 1023 | 1046 | 846 | 621 | 550 | 684 | 781 | 640 | 651 | 1026 | 985 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:10PM0.07m | 8:56AM0.85m | 8:46PM0.16m | 9:37AM0.73m | 9:39PM0.25m | 10:13AM0.60m | 10:37PM0.35m | 10:42AM0.46m | 11:37PM0.45m | 10:48AM0.34m | 00:38AM0.53m | 1:39AM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM0.05m | 6:05PM0.14m | 00:51AM0.11m | 5:53PM0.21m | 2:16AM0.18m | 5:34PM0.25m | 3:55AM0.25m | 5:07PM0.27m | 6:20AM0.30m | 4:29PM0.25m | 3:34PM0.20m | |||||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 29 | 10 | 24 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 35 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 846 | 621 | 550 | 684 | 781 | 640 | 651 | 1026 | 985 | 745 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 |
2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
582 | 604 | 727 | 984 | 711 | 838 | 763 | 730 | 1023 | 1046 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 492 | 460 | 634 | 634 | 60 | 634 | 492 | 634 | 268 | 268 | 60 | 451 | 450 | 60 | 451 | 634 | 46 | 60 | 1079 | 592 |
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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.











