
Surf Forecasts:
Turtles surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the forecast for Turtles.
Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for the Turtles (reef). It’s a fairly consistent spot, so we can expect waves to be rolling in for most of the forecast period. The pattern starts with a nice, clean pulse of SW groundswell, and the water temp is sitting at 73.6°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a nice little bonus.
Let’s kick off Tuesday the 28th. The morning is looking good with a clean 5.6 ft SW swell out of the east. The wind is offshore, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (980). The afternoon takes a turn though, with onshore wind and a messy look, so get your session in early.
Wednesday the 29th is where it starts to get really interesting. The wind goes glassy in the morning with a clean 4.6 ft SW swell. The period is a long 14 seconds, so these are proper groundswell lines. The combined energy is strong (1249). This is a top-tier morning for experienced surfers.
Thursday the 30th keeps the quality high. Morning sees a 4.6 ft SW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (1049). The waves will be clean and well-shaped. The afternoon gets choppy.
Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August follow a similar pattern. Mornings will be the pick, with clean surf in the 4.3 ft to 7.2 ft range. That Saturday morning swell is getting bigger, pushing 7.2 ft with a 16-second period, and the energy is ramping up significantly (2349). This is getting into that expert-only territory.
Sunday the 2nd of August is another standout morning. Clean 5.9 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (1321). This is a really solid, consistent day.
The next few days, Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, offer clean conditions with offshore winds, but the swell drops a bit. The mornings are still your best bet.
Now, here’s the big one. Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning is looking like the absolute peak of this forecast. We’ve got a 9.8 ft SW swell, a 16-second period, a light cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is massive (4645). This is pumping. This is for experts only – it’s going to be big, powerful, and absolutely firing. The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind, so that morning window is the one to circle.
The second week is all about big, powerful swell, but the wind gets tricky. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August see continued 8.2 ft to 9.8 ft surf, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy. The energy is still very strong, but it’s going to be a battle. Later in the weekend, Saturday the 8th of August, the swell is still huge at 9.8 ft, but the wind is howling straight onshore. This is looking more like a day for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
After that, the swell stays big through to the 12th, but the wind is generally not cooperating. The morning of the 12th of August is the last chance for a clean window, with a 4.6 ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy has dropped off a lot (593).
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
969 | 1004 | 1064 | 765 | 666 | 681 | 1044 | 906 | 793 | 648 | 1716 | 2027 | 2349 | 1880 | 1158 | 1321 | 1311 | 1042 | 867 | 732 | 672 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.08m | 11:18PM0.73m | 9:24AM1.11m | 11:32PM0.79m | 10:07AM1.13m | 11:50PM0.85m | 10:46AM1.13m | 00:11AM0.92m | 11:24AM1.10m | 00:33AM0.99m | 12:00PM1.06m | 00:56AM1.05m | 12:37PM0.99m | 1:21AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM0.17m | 3:01AM0.63m | 4:53PM0.14m | 3:55AM0.59m | 5:18PM0.13m | 4:40AM0.54m | 5:40PM0.14m | 5:21AM0.49m | 6:02PM0.15m | 6:02AM0.45m | 6:22PM0.19m | 6:42AM0.40m | 6:42PM0.23m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 |
969 | 1004 | 1064 | 765 | 666 | 431 | 1044 | 906 | 793 | 648 | 1716 | 2027 | 2349 | 1880 | 1158 | 1321 | 1311 | 1042 | 867 | 732 | 672 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 24 | W 22 | — | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | N 8 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | N 7 | W 12 |
11 | 37 | — | 481 | 464 | 681 | 5 | 90 | 298 | 559 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 47 | 140 | 109 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | WSW 16 | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 214 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 |
6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 163 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 243 | 241 | 0 | 500 | 7 | 0 | 917 | 241 | 0 | 541 | 424 | 7 | 980 | 7 | 0 | 243 | 0 | 1693 | 1233 | 1241 |
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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.










