Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re focusing on one spot, Turtles, a solid reef break that’s fairly consistent. It’s an advanced wave, so don’t be fooled if it looks tempting from the beach. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The opening days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday afternoon (1st) has a clean 6ft swell from the WSW, but that 19 mph crosswind is a buzzkill, creating a lumpy mess. Wednesday morning (2nd) cleans up a touch with a cross-off breeze, and the swell drops to 5ft, but it’s still a bit of a gamble. By Thursday and Friday (3rd & 4th), the wind stays messy, and the swell is mostly cross-chop. Not your friend.

We finally get a bit of a window early on Saturday (5th), but the swell hits 8ft from the SW, and it’s cross-on wind. That’s big, strong, and ugly. Honestly, for a paddle surfer, this is more of a challenge than a treat. The wave energy is solid, though, with a reading of 2944 (moderate to strong).

The standout session looks like Wednesday morning, 9th September. The wind goes glassy with a light westerly at 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the WSW with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and the energy is strong at 2061. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a reef, so that long period will set up nicely, but it’s a wave for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The following week is a mixed bag. The morning of the 16th is close to a repeat of the 9th: a 8ft WSW swell, 17-second period, light cross-off wind, and top-tier conditions. That’s a seriously promising long-range call, but we all know that’s a fair way out, so keep your fingers crossed. The afternoons in the second week get hammered by strong cross-onshore winds, so mornings are the only show in town.

One thing to note: this spot gets crowded often, so if you’re aiming for the good days, be prepared to share the peak.

So, to sum it up – the first week is mostly a bust, but Wednesday the 9th is your best bet. The swell is solid, the wind is glassy, and the reef will handle it. The morning of the 16th is a promising long-shot. Don’t waste your energy on the choppy afternoons.

Rusty.

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