Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into it.

We've got a solid run of swell on the horizon for the advanced crew. The star of the show is Turtles, a heavy reef break that doesn't mess around. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 73°F for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries there.

The action kicks off Wednesday morning, July 29th. We're looking at a 1.5m (roughly 5ft) SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light NE cross-offshore. The energy is pumping at a solid 1318 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is the one to aim for, but remember, this is a reef for advanced surfers only, and the crowds are often around. The afternoon gets blown out, so make the morning session count.

Thursday the 30th is still a good call in the morning. The swell drops a touch to 1.4m (roughly 5ft), but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds from the SW. The wind is a light SSE cross-off, keeping it clean. The swell energy is still moderate at 940. The afternoon wind swings onshore and gets messy, so it's a morning-only deal.

Friday the 31st sees a shift. The swell drops to 0.9m (roughly 3ft) from the WSW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. The morning wind is a moderate SSE cross-off, keeping the surface clean. The energy is moderate at 1080. It's a bit smaller, but that long period will still push through on the right tide.

We hit a bit of a lull in quality for the weekend. Saturday, August 1st, has a bigger 2.1m (roughly 7ft) WSW swell, but the wind is strong and the conditions are only marginal. Sunday the 2nd shines again, though. The morning offers a 1.9m (roughly 6ft) WSW swell with a 15-second period and a light NE cross-off. The energy is strong at 1655, and the forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout.

Monday the 3rd is a mixed bag, but the afternoon session is a gem. A 1.7m (roughly 6ft) WSW swell with a 13-second period and a gentle ESE offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 1057, and it's clean. Another solid option.

Tuesday the 4th morning is clean again with a 1.4m (roughly 5ft) SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is moderate at 1536. The afternoon sees a bigger 2.0m (roughly 7ft) WSW swell with a very long 19-second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it's a little bumpy.

Now, for the big boys. The following week is where things get serious. From Wednesday, August 6th, we start seeing solid 3.0m (roughly 10ft)+ swells, but it's a game of picking the right windows. The morning of Thursday, August 6th has a 3.0m (roughly 10ft) WSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it marginal. The Thursday morning of August 13th looks promising with a 2.5m (roughly 8ft) WSW swell, a 17-second period, and an offshore E wind. The energy is very strong at 4322. This is an expert-only zone, but it could be epic. The week is full of big, powerful swells, but the wind is often a factor. Kite surfers might get a look in on the windier afternoons.

Overall, the standout windows are the mornings of July 29th, August 2nd, and the afternoon of August 3rd, with the long-range potential of the morning of August 13th. This is a reef for experts, so don't be a hero if you're not ready for it.

Rusty.

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