Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtles sea temperature is
23.4° C
0.5° 

Turtles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Turtles surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 5,598 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Turtles. This is a solid, advanced reef setup that’s fairly consistent, so we’ve got a bit of a run ahead. The water is sitting at 74.1°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprise there.

The real action starts Sunday morning, July 12th. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the SW, with a light cross-off breeze from the ESE. The energy is moderate (946), and while the waves are a bit on the smaller side, the conditions are clean. It’s a marginal call, but it’s a start.

The standout window is Monday morning, July 13th. This is the pick of the first week. The swell jumps to 6.6 ft from the WSW, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, giving those waves some serious shape and power. The energy is strong (2568), and with a light cross-off breeze from the ESE, it’s going to be clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 6.6 ft, it’s getting into the big stuff, so leave the beginners on the beach. Expect crowds to be likely, as this spot gets busy when it’s good.

Tuesday morning, July 14th, keeps the run going with a 6.2 ft SW swell, still very clean with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is still strong (1816), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday and Thursday mornings offer similar, but slightly smaller, clean 5.2-5.6 ft swells, though the energy drops a bit. The crowds will still be around.

We hit a bit of a lull through the afternoons with choppy, cross-onshore winds, but the mornings stay clean. Saturday morning, July 18th, brings a punchy 5 ft swell from the WSW, but the real story is the energy jumping to 1574 with a clean cross-off breeze. It’s another excellent session for the experienced crew.

Now, Sunday morning, July 19th, is the big one. We’re looking at an 8.2 ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period. The energy is very strong (3738), and the wind is a clean cross-off. This is heavy, powerful surf. It’s only for experts. The crowds will be there, but it’s going to be a battle.

After that, the second week looks more inconsistent. The swell drops, and the wind turns messy. Tuesday morning, July 22nd, is a little interesting – it’s glassy, with a 5 ft SW swell, but the energy is low (744). It’s a small, clean window, but not a standout. From Wednesday, July 23rd, into the weekend, the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, and the swell gets bigger again, hitting 9.8 ft on Friday morning, July 24th, but with strong cross-off winds. The energy is very strong (4674), but these are tricky, marginal conditions. The last few days of the forecast drop off steadily, with the swell fading and the wind becoming a problem.

Overall, the best sessions are the Monday and Tuesday mornings of the first week, and the big Sunday morning on the 19th. That’s where the real quality is. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Stay safe out there.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1
WSW
17
1.1
WSW
19
2
WSW
18
2.2
SW
18
2.1
WSW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
2
WSW
15
3
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
886
556
810
2462
2842
2262
1799
1415
1142
1142
1014
732
1273
1225
1072
929
796
862
796
1809
5598
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
25
SSW
20
SSE
10
ESE
25
SW
20
S
10
ENE
15
WNW
10
SE
15
ENE
15
WNW
5
NE
15
NNE
20
NW
10
WNW
15
N
20
NW
15
W
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:07PM0.62m
7:41AM1.28m
10:44PM0.67m
8:47AM1.31m
11:16PM0.73m
9:48AM1.32m
11:48PM0.80m
10:44AM1.30m
00:20AM0.88m
11:36AM1.23m
00:52AM0.97m
12:24PM1.13m
1:25AM1.04m
Low Tide
2:54PM0.11m
11:50PM0.61m
3:48PM0.03m
1:43AM0.61m
4:35PM-0.00m
3:07AM0.57m
5:16PM-0.01m
4:15AM0.51m
5:52PM0.03m
5:16AM0.46m
6:24PM0.09m
6:14AM0.42m
6:53PM0.16m
clear
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7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
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7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:53
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5:55
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Temp °C
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26
22
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Feels °C
19
23
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21
24
19
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21
22
19
21
21
21
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21
21
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21
20
20
17
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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.

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