Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtles sea temperature is
23.6° C
0.9° 

Turtles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Turtles surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,281 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turtles this week:

The surf forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Turtles. There’s a bit of a slow start, but the second week has some real potential, so keep your eyes peeled.

The first few days are pretty average. Wednesday morning the 22nd has a clean 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a fresh offshore breeze, but the energy is only moderate (613) and the tide is questionable. It’s not really on. Wednesday afternoon bumps up to 5ft SSW, still clean, but again, not the best. Thursday the 23rd looks a touch better with 5ft SW swell and a 16-second period in the morning – that’s a long-period groundswell – and a fresh offshore, but the overall energy is stronger (1281) and the forecast is still marginal. It’s a classic reef setup at Turtles, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but it’s not a standout yet.

Friday the 24th sees the swell dropping to 4ft, and the weekend is small and messy. Saturday the 25th is a write-off with onshore wind, and Sunday the 26th has a clean morning but only 3ft. Monday the 27th afternoon is the first little spark – 5ft SW, 14-second period, gentle breeze, clean, and the energy is decent (835). It’s a good window, but nothing to lose your mind over.

Now, the real standout comes in the second week. On Monday the 3rd of August, we’ve got a solid 8ft WSW swell rolling in with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is massive (4324), and the wind is cross-off and clean. This is proper groundswell, and it’s going to barrel at Turtles. That said, 8ft is only for experienced surfers – the rest of you should sit this one out on the beach. The afternoon holds at 8ft with a 17-second period (3388 energy). This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 4th of August is also a gem. The morning has 6ft WSW with a fresh offshore, and the afternoon is even better: 5ft SW, 16-second period, very light cross-off breeze, and the energy is still strong (1004). The forecast says excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s what it is – clean, long lines, and the reef will be working.

The water temperature is 75°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Turtles is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, so it doesn’t stay flat for long. Crowds are often here, so expect company, especially when the good swell hits.

Overall, the first week is a slow build, but the 3rd and 4th of August are your windows. Get after it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
511
784
411
1281
998
799
471
386
239
175
309
304
268
217
322
701
961
846
851
872
957
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ENE
15
WSW
15
SE
10
ENE
20
WSW
25
SE
25
ESE
15
S
25
SE
20
E
20
WSW
10
S
Wind State
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off
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High Tide
3:30PM0.65m
3:44AM1.11m
4:39PM0.56m
4:28AM1.08m
5:22AM1.05m
6:27AM1.04m
7:35AM1.05m
11:21PM0.68m
8:34AM1.08m
11:18PM0.73m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.41m
8:13PM0.44m
11:34AM0.41m
8:20PM0.48m
1:09PM0.38m
2:24PM0.33m
3:15PM0.27m
3:54PM0.22m
1:43AM0.66m
4:25PM0.17m
3:01AM0.63m
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7:05
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5:58
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Temp °C
21
26
24
21
25
23
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Feels °C
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21
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13
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18
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Information about the Turtles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Turtles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turtles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turtles 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 (Turtles) 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 Turtles 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.

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