Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got on the horizon. We’re focusing on Turtles, a solid reef setup that needs the right conditions to really fire. Things are looking a little bumpy at the start, but there’s some serious potential later on if you’re patient.

We kick off on Saturday, July 4th, with a bit of a slow burner. The swell is around 5ft from the SW, with a solid 14-second period that’s carrying some nice energy (940). The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, so the lineup should look okay, but the scores are low—the tide might be playing games. It’s a similar story through Sunday and Monday, with that SW swell hanging in but the wind being a bit messy, mostly cross-on or cross-shore. The energy picks up on Monday afternoon though, hitting 1393, so there’s pulse there.

Now, hold onto your boards. Tuesday, July 7th, sees a jump to 8ft from the WSW, with a long 15-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the energy reading of 2727 tells you it’s proper powerful. This is expert territory only. Mornings look cleaner thanks to some cross-off wind, but afternoons get a cross-shore chop. Not a day for the faint-hearted, but if you’ve got the skills, Tuesday morning could be a heavy session.

Wednesday, July 8th, is the first standout in this run. That swell drops back a touch to 6ft from the WSW, still with that long 15-second period, and the energy is a meaty 1494. The morning is glassy light winds from the SE—that’s a cross-off. This is clean, powerful reef surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is a comfortable 75°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell direction is SSW, which is right in the optimum zone for Turtles, so expect some nice lines.

Thursday, July 9th, keeps the momentum going with a 7ft WSW swell and a similar period. That’s another big day. The morning cross-off is there again, keeping it tidy, but at 7ft, it’s still only for those with some time in the water. The energy is up at 1846, so there’s plenty of grunt.

Friday, July 10th, backs off a bit to 5ft, and the period drops to 13 seconds. Still clean in the mornings, but the energy fades to 883. From here, we hit a bit of a slump. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are small and weak, with wind picking up strong from the SE—40 km/h on Saturday morning means it’s pretty blown out, even if it’s cross-off. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we get a glimmer. Monday, July 13th, brings some magic. The swell is only 3ft to 4ft, but the period jumps to an impressive 17 to 18 seconds—that’s very long period groundswell. Offshore winds from the E and ESE, glassy clean. This is where Turtles can really shine with that long period wrapping in. The energy is moderate around 900, but quality over quantity here. Tuesday, July 14th, holds small but clean, and Wednesday the 15th is small and clean in the morning too.

Now, here’s the real cherry on top. Fast forward to Saturday, July 19th. The morning is an absolute dream: glassy conditions, no wind at all, and a clean 7ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period. The energy is a strong 1140. This is described as excellent surf for experienced surfers, and with zero wind, it’s going to be a beautiful day at Turtles. The only catch? This spot can get crowded, and given the quality forecast, you can expect the crew to be out. If you can get in early on the 19th, that’s the one to circle on your calendar. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but right now it has the makings of a true standout session at Turtles.

Rusty.

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