Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s get into it. We’ve got Turtles on the radar, and it’s looking like a ripper little window is about to open up. This is a serious reef break for the advanced crew only, so leave the foamies at home.

The water temp is sitting at about 74°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

The action kicks off on Tuesday morning, July 28. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell running with a solid 13-second period and a light offshore easterly breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 903, but the conditions are set to be glassy. This is a proper session, but it’s only for the experienced.

Come Wednesday morning, July 29, the swell drops a touch to 5ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind swings north and goes cross-shore. It’s clean enough for a paddle, but the magic is missing.

Thursday morning, July 30, is where it starts to get interesting again. The swell holds at 5ft from the SW, the period stretches to 16 seconds, and we get a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. The energy is moderate (1062), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a strong contender for the best of the week.

Friday morning, July 31, is much the same story: 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a light SSE cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (1207). It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’s another good one for the early birds.

Then we get a bit of a bump. Saturday morning, August 1, the swell pushes up to 7ft from the WSW, with a 16-second period. The energy is strong (2206). The wind is a light SE cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is solid, but at 7ft it’s getting into the territory where only the experienced will be comfortable.

The following week, from Monday, August 3, through to Sunday, August 9, the swell hangs around the 5ft to 10ft mark, but the wind is a bit more of a factor. The mornings are generally cleaner, but there are a few days where the afternoon gets messy. The standout from this stretch is Tuesday, August 11, morning. We’ve got a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a clean offshore ESE breeze at 12 mph. The energy is very strong (4018). This is a serious, expert-only day. The wave quality will be there, but the size means it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Then Wednesday, August 12, morning is another gem. 8ft SW swell, 17-second period, with a light cross-offshore ENE breeze. The energy is very strong (3531). This is another excellent session for the experienced crew.

So, the standout sessions are the mornings of Thursday, July 30, and Tuesday, August 11. That Thursday session is a bit more manageable size-wise, while the Tuesday session is a proper big swell day. Both are clean, and both are for the advanced.

Right, that’s the picture. Keep your eyes on the weather and your wax on.

Rusty.

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