Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming our way.

Alright, we've got a solid run of surf ahead, but you're gonna have to work for the gems. The main energy is from the SW, which lines up nicely with what Turtles likes to see. The water temp is sitting at about 74°, which is pretty much where we expect it to be for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first bit of action is this Sunday morning, the 26th. It's not going to set the world on fire, with a clean 3ft SW swell. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it'll be clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is moderate, nothing too crazy at 330. It's a gentle start.

Monday morning, the 27th, the swell picks up to a clean 3ft, but that 15-second period from the WSW is a long period groundswell. The energy is picking up to 534. It'll be clean with a cross-off breeze, but that long period might make it a bit fat and straight on the bank, so you'll need to pick your peak wisely.

Tuesday morning, the 28th, we get a proper clean session. Offshore winds from the E and a solid 6ft SW swell. This is where it starts to get good for those who know what they're doing. It's not quite into the "too big for beginners" territory, but it's getting there. The energy is pushing into strong territory at 980.

The good stuff really starts to show on Friday morning, the 31st. This is a standout. The swell pushes to 5ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds from the WSW. The energy is a solid 1415. The wind is a light cross-off, so those waves will be holding up beautifully. This is excellent for experienced surfers, as that long period will really wrap into the point and reef sections at Turtles.

Saturday the 1st of August starts to get big. A clean 7ft combined with a strong cross-off, but the wind is getting up there at 19 mph. The energy is hitting 2070, which is very strong. This is getting into expert territory, especially with the wind. It'll be a bumpy but powerful session if you can handle it.

Then we get another real highlight on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. Clean, 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period and light cross-off winds. The energy is 1881. This is classic Turtles in winter - powerful, good shape, and for experienced surfers only. This is a morning to have in the diary.

The week after, we see a bit of a drop, but Tuesday the 4th of August morning looks fantastic. A clean 4ft swell, but the period goes back to a very long 18 seconds from the WSW. The energy is a punchy 1565. With a light offshore from the ESE, these will be some of the best shaped, most lined-up waves of the whole run. Another standout.

The following Monday morning, the 10th of August, closes the run out nicely. A clean 6ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and a light offshore from the ESE. The energy is 1523. Perfect conditions for the more advanced crew to get some last good ones before things potentially back off.

So, to wrap it up: if you're an experienced surfer, don't miss Friday morning the 31st of July, and the mornings of Sunday the 2nd and Tuesday the 4th of August. For everyone else, the Sunday the 26th morning will be a fun, easy one. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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