Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Monday 13 July – morning is the standout. We’ve got a clean 2.0m swell from the WSW, and the period is 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, long lines, real energy. The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE, which means the faces will be clean. The combined energy is pumping (2568). For an advanced crew, this is the best wave of the whole run. It’s a solid size, so it’s not for beginners.

Tuesday 14 July – morning is another good one. Swell drops a touch to 1.9m, still from the SW, period 16s. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the NE, keeping it clean. Combined energy is still strong (1816). Another morning where Turtles will have some proper lines.

Wednesday 15 July – morning is still worth a paddle. 1.7m, WSW, period 14s, with a light ENE cross-off. Clean again, but energy is dropping (1184). It’s a bit more marginal – not the same punch.

Thursday 16 July – morning holds up. 1.3m, WSW, period 14s, NNE cross-off. Clean, but the energy is down to 1016. It’s surfable, but it’s not the standout.

Saturday 18 July – afternoon sees a bit of a bump. 2.1m, WSW, period 15s, but the wind is cross from the SSW, so it’s choppy. The energy is up (2303), but the quality is off. Better for a strong paddler than a smooth session.

Sunday 19 July – morning is the biggest swell of the run: 3.0m from the SW, period 16s, combined energy roaring at 3736. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, so it’s clean. But at 3.0m, that’s expert territory only. A proper reef wall at that size – you’ll need your wits about you.

Monday 20 July – morning the swell drops to 2.0m, SW, period 13s, cross-off wind from the SSE. Clean, but the energy is moderate (1367). Worth a look if you missed the bigger days.

Friday 24 July – morning is another big one, but it’s over a week away. 2.5m from the SW, period 16s, combined energy 3739. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the SSE, so it’s clean. Again, 2.5m is expert territory. One to keep an eye on – promising but less certain.

Thursday 23 July – morning is a smaller pulse: 1.1m, SW, period 12s, but the wind is offshore from the ESE. Clean, small, but with good shape. Combined energy is low (548), so it’s a mellow session.

The rest of the afternoons and days are either choppy, cross-on, or just marginal. The wind turns onshore most afternoons, so mornings are the play.

The best of the best? Monday 13 July morning – clean, solid groundswell, good energy. The second best is Sunday 19 July morning if you’re an expert and want a big, clean slab.

At Turtles, with the crowds often there, you’ll want to be early for the clean windows.

That’s the look.

Rusty.

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