Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Turtles (reef). This is a spot that really only works for experienced surfers, and that’s where we are for the next couple of weeks. Water temps are sitting at about 74°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a thick wetsuit unless you want to.

We’ve got a long period swell from the WSW, and when a reef like this gets those longer intervals—15 seconds and up—it can really stack up and offer some proper shape, especially since this break is exposed to south-southwest swell. It’s a fairly consistent wave, so you can count on it being there.

The next few days have some good windows. Wednesday morning the 8th is looking like a real standout: offshore wind from the ENE, light, with a clean 7 ft swell (SW direction) and that long period of 15 seconds. The energy is well into the strong category, and the conditions are glassy early. That’s going to be clean and punchy for the crew that can handle it.

Then Thursday morning the 9th is absolutely beautiful. Glassy conditions with a NNE breeze, 7 ft from the WSW, period 15 seconds, and a massive combined energy reading. This is the pick of the bunch for experienced surfers—smooth, powerful, and lined up.

Friday morning the 10th backs off a touch with a 6 ft swell and some cross-off breeze, but it’s still clean. The energy drops to moderate, but it’s still rideable for those who know the reef.

After that, Saturday and Sunday the 11th and 12th get smaller and a bit rougher. Saturday morning has 4 ft and clean conditions, but it’s much weaker. Sunday morning the 12th has a 4 ft swell with a light cross breeze, and the afternoon brings a long period 18 second swell at 3 ft that’s getting onshore wind—tricky.

Monday the 13th morning is another beauty: offshore from the ESE, light, 6 ft with a 18 second period, and energy through the roof. That’s a groundswell of the highest order. Keep in mind, that kind of period at a reef like this can make for some long, powerful lines—great for the experts, but you’ll want to be confident.

Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th both have glassy mornings with 6 ft and 5 ft waves respectively, both with nice 15 and 14 second periods. Clean, smooth, and consistent.

Then Thursday the 16th morning sees a gentle offshore from the ENE, 6 ft at 16 seconds—another quality session.

Friday the 17th morning is big again: 7 ft from the WSW, period 15 seconds, cross-off breeze, and a big energy reading. That is serious. It’s a strong, powerful swell. The afternoon gets onshore and messy, so get on it early.

Saturday the 18th morning is similar: 7 ft, cross-off, clean. That’s still solid for the advanced crew. Sunday the 19th morning has 6 ft and a clean cross-off, but the swell period drops a bit to 13 seconds.

After that, from Monday the 20th onward, everything drops right down. Swells around 3 ft to 4 ft, and the wind picks up strong from the south and southeast. Tuesday the 21st afternoon has a fresh cross breeze, making it lumpy. Wednesday the 22nd is similar—small, choppy, and not worth the paddle for the quality you’d get.

If you want the absolute best windows, lock in Wednesday morning the 8th, Thursday morning the 9th, Monday morning the 13th, and Friday morning the 17th. Those are the standouts. Best on offer? Thursday the 9th—glassy, 7 ft, 15 seconds, and that massive energy. That’s one for the memory banks.

-Rusty

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