Surf Forecasts:
Turtles surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,281 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Turtles. There’s a bit of a slow start, but the second week has some real potential, so keep your eyes peeled.
The first few days are pretty average. Wednesday morning the 22nd has a clean 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a fresh offshore breeze, but the energy is only moderate (613) and the tide is questionable. It’s not really on. Wednesday afternoon bumps up to 5ft SSW, still clean, but again, not the best. Thursday the 23rd looks a touch better with 5ft SW swell and a 16-second period in the morning – that’s a long-period groundswell – and a fresh offshore, but the overall energy is stronger (1281) and the forecast is still marginal. It’s a classic reef setup at Turtles, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but it’s not a standout yet.
Friday the 24th sees the swell dropping to 4ft, and the weekend is small and messy. Saturday the 25th is a write-off with onshore wind, and Sunday the 26th has a clean morning but only 3ft. Monday the 27th afternoon is the first little spark – 5ft SW, 14-second period, gentle breeze, clean, and the energy is decent (835). It’s a good window, but nothing to lose your mind over.
Now, the real standout comes in the second week. On Monday the 3rd of August, we’ve got a solid 8ft WSW swell rolling in with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is massive (4324), and the wind is cross-off and clean. This is proper groundswell, and it’s going to barrel at Turtles. That said, 8ft is only for experienced surfers – the rest of you should sit this one out on the beach. The afternoon holds at 8ft with a 17-second period (3388 energy). This is the best on offer.
Tuesday the 4th of August is also a gem. The morning has 6ft WSW with a fresh offshore, and the afternoon is even better: 5ft SW, 16-second period, very light cross-off breeze, and the energy is still strong (1004). The forecast says excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s what it is – clean, long lines, and the reef will be working.
The water temperature is 75°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Turtles is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, so it doesn’t stay flat for long. Crowds are often here, so expect company, especially when the good swell hits.
Overall, the first week is a slow build, but the 3rd and 4th of August are your windows. Get after it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 511 | 784 | 411 | 1281 | 998 | 799 | 471 | 386 | 239 | 175 | 309 | 304 | 268 | 217 | 322 | 701 | 961 | 846 | 851 | 872 | 957 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.65m | 3:44AM1.11m | 4:39PM0.56m | 4:28AM1.08m | 5:22AM1.05m | 6:27AM1.04m | 7:35AM1.05m | 11:21PM0.68m | 8:34AM1.08m | 11:18PM0.73m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11AM0.41m | 8:13PM0.44m | 11:34AM0.41m | 8:20PM0.48m | 1:09PM0.38m | 2:24PM0.33m | 3:15PM0.27m | 3:54PM0.22m | 1:43AM0.66m | 4:25PM0.17m | 3:01AM0.63m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 511 | 784 | 411 | 1281 | 998 | 799 | 471 | 386 | 239 | 175 | 309 | 304 | 268 | 209 | 322 | 701 | 961 | 846 | 851 | 872 | 957 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | WSW 18 | SSW 6 | — | NE 5 | N 7 | SSE 5 | WSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 15 | NNE 6 | N 6 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | S 5 | — | — | W 24 | W 22 | W 20 |
| kJ | 60 | 31 | 64 | — | 4 | 1 | 7 | 87 | 113 | 167 | 24 | 6 | 157 | 217 | 140 | 22 | — | — | 11 | 37 | 208 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | N 6 | NE 5 | S 4 | — | W 20 | WSW 18 | SSE 4 | — | N 5 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 25 | — | 271 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 61 | 3 | — | 2 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | — | SE 4 | E 4 | SSE 5 | E 4 | NE 5 | — | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | ESE 3 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 4 | — | S 4 |
| kJ | 29 | 32 | 26 | 15 | — | 34 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 43 | — | 10 | — | — | 16 | 3 | 16 | 62 | 4 | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 535 | 25 | 541 | 799 | 7 | 535 | 796 | 0 | 0 | 1155 | 241 | 25 | 0 | 1715 | 424 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 241 | 424 | 243 |
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