Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtles sea temperature is
22.7°C
0.8° 

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


Turtles surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 5,036 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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 down the line for Turtles.

The pattern over the next 16 days is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got plenty of size on the charts, but the wind is the real story here. It’s going to be a classic case of waiting for the right moment. The first few days are a write-off, so we’ll be sitting on the beach for a bit. From Monday 24th right through to late Tuesday 25th, the conditions are either poor or marginal, so don’t even bother paddling out until we get a proper window.

The first real standout comes on Wednesday morning, 26th August. This is the one to circle. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the WNW at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the SW, and it’s a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds. That’s going to produce some proper, well-shaped lines. The combined energy is pumping at 1124 (moderate), and the water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about normal for the time of year. Turtles is an advanced reef break, and with that kind of clean, glassy surface, it’s going to be world-class for the experienced crew. This is your best bet early on.

We’ve got another promising window for the experienced surfers on Sunday morning, 30th August. The swell is 7 ft from the WSW, with a very long period of 19 seconds, bringing a ton of energy (2747, strong). The wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph, which should keep things clean. That long period swell will be holding up nicely on the reef. Expect some serious power.

Then again on Monday morning, 31st August, we see a 7 ft WSW swell at 16 seconds with light cross-offshore winds from the SE at 6 mph. The energy is strong at 2033, and the conditions are clean. This is another solid option for the advanced lads.

Looking further out, the second week has a couple of notes. On Saturday morning, 5th September, there’s a 7 ft WSW swell with clean cross-off winds, but it’s marginal. On Sunday morning, 6th September, we get another glassy window with a 7 ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The wind is glassy from the NNW at 3 mph, and the energy is strong at 1930. This one is promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t lock in the plans just yet.

Overall, the best of the best is that Wednesday morning, 26th August session. Glassy, clean, and a solid SW groundswell. For the experts, the Sunday 30th August morning also looks like a cracker.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
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12
1.4
SW
15
1.6
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WSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1626
1073
746
607
881
893
1977
4757
4703
4175
3352
1787
1387
746
580
344
980
2747
2685
2303
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SSE
15
SE
30
SW
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S
5
WNW
20
W
25
SW
25
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40
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SE
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ESE
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SSW
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High Tide
7:17AM0.98m
10:47PM0.73m
8:24AM1.01m
10:38PM0.79m
9:15AM1.05m
10:47PM0.87m
9:58AM1.07m
11:03PM0.96m
10:37AM1.08m
11:22PM1.04m
11:15AM1.06m
11:43PM1.12m
Low Tide
3:01PM0.31m
3:32PM0.26m
2:14AM0.67m
3:58PM0.22m
3:15AM0.60m
4:20PM0.20m
3:58AM0.51m
4:41PM0.19m
4:37AM0.43m
5:01PM0.20m
5:13AM0.34m
5:21PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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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