Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here again with the same outlook, but in the old-school numbers.

We've got a solid, consistent run of SW groundswell heading for Turtles, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. You'll need to be on your game to score the best of it.

The first chance to paddle out is on Sunday the 19th. The swell is already a solid 8ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, so there's plenty of juice (2491). The cross-shore wind will mess with the face a bit, though. It's doable, but not perfect.

The wind cleans up nicely for Monday morning the 20th. We're looking at a clean 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. This is a proper session for the advanced crew. The energy is still strong (1460), so those waves will have some serious push.

The real standout, the one to plan around, is Thursday the 23rd. The wind goes offshore from the East, the swell is 5ft from the SW, and the period is a massive 16 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, and the energy reading (1281) confirms it's packing some heat. The afternoon gets even better with a moderate offshore breeze. This is a high-quality day for experts, but that long period will mean big, clean lines at this reef. Expect some sets.

After a few smaller days, the next big pulse hits Monday the 27th. The morning is looking excellent for the experienced crew. We're back to a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. The water will be clean and the energy is back up (1407). The afternoon turns into a messy cross-onshore, so it's a dawn patrol job.

Into the first week of August, the pattern holds. Saturday the 1st has a clean afternoon session with light winds and a 4ft WSW swell, with solid energy (1250). It'll be fun and clean. Sunday the 2nd has a bigger 7ft swell, but the wind goes onshore in the afternoon.

Water temp is sitting at 74°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Remember, Turtles is for advanced surfers only. When the swell pushes over 8ft, like the Monday afternoon on the 27th, it's big and powerful. When it's under 5ft, it's still a reef with some punch. The crowds are often a factor here, so expect some company on the peak. This spot is fairly consistent, so the flat spells won't last long.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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