Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtles sea temperature is
22.7°C
0.8° 

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


Turtles surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 4,757 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Turtles. This is a proper reef setup, but it’s for advanced surfers only, and it’s fairly consistent – so when it’s good, it’s really good. We’ve got a solid run of southwest groundswell lining up, with a few absolute gems if you pick your windows.

The week kicks off on Tuesday, August 25th. The morning is the play, with a clean 5 ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SE at 9 mph, and the water is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is moderate (766). It’s a good start, but the afternoon gets messy with a strong SW cross-on wind, so morning is your only window.

Wednesday, August 26th, is where it gets interesting. The morning is a standout. We’re looking at 5 ft of SW swell, but the period jumps to 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – absolute stillness from the NNW at 3 mph. The energy is building into a strong category (1124). This is clean, powerful, and perfect for experienced surfers. The afternoon, however, turns into a 7 ft onshore mess with a W wind, so get out early.

Thursday, August 27th, is only for the experts. The morning has a solid 10 ft WSW swell, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds. The wind is a strong cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph, keeping it clean, but the energy is very strong (4533). This is heavy, straight-breaking reef stuff. If you’re not dialed in, stay on the beach. Friday and Saturday morning (28th and 29th) are similar but smaller, with clean 8 ft and 5 ft swells, but the wind is up from the SE, making it punchy.

Now, the next true standout window is Sunday, August 30th. The morning is a beauty: 7 ft of WSW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, and the energy is strong (2938). This is a proper groundswell, so expect long, clean lines at the reef. The afternoon, again, gets ruined by a cross-on wind.

Monday, August 31st, is another strong morning option. Same 7 ft WSW swell, 16-second period, with a light offshore breeze from the SE. Clean, powerful, and good for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1948). The pattern is clear: mornings are gold, afternoons are trash.

There is a gap of a few days after Tuesday, September 1st, where the wind gets messy and the swell drops, but the run continues into the second week. Saturday, September 5th, sees a return of clean 7 ft SW swell in the afternoon, and Sunday, September 6th, has a clean morning with 5 ft SW swell and a light NE wind. That’s a solid, consistent option.

The last big call is Monday, September 7th. The morning has a massive 8 ft WSW groundswell, with a very long period of 20 seconds. The energy is extremely strong (5529). This is proper big-wave territory. The wind is a cross-shore from the S, so it’s lumpy, but the power is undeniable. Only for the experts. The next morning, Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th, both offer clean 7 ft and 5 ft swells with offshore winds, rounding out the run.

The absolute best on offer? Wednesday, August 26th morning, with 5 ft of glassy, 14-second groundswell at Turtles. For a bigger, more powerful session, Sunday, August 30th morning with that 19-second, 7 ft groundswell is a close second. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
2
WSW
16
3
WSW
17
3
WSW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
WSW
19
2.1
WSW
19
2.1
WSW
18
2
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1073
746
607
881
893
1977
4757
4533
4175
3398
2061
1613
563
580
389
980
2938
2800
2084
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
SE
25
SW
10
S
5
NNW
25
W
25
WSW
30
SSE
40
S
40
SSE
35
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
25
SSW
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
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High Tide
7:17AM0.98m
10:47PM0.73m
8:24AM1.01m
10:38PM0.79m
9:15AM1.05m
10:47PM0.87m
9:58AM1.07m
11:03PM0.96m
10:37AM1.08m
11:22PM1.04m
11:15AM1.06m
11:43PM1.12m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.26m
2:14AM0.67m
3:58PM0.22m
3:15AM0.60m
4:20PM0.20m
3:58AM0.51m
4:41PM0.19m
4:37AM0.43m
5:01PM0.20m
5:13AM0.34m
5:21PM0.23m
clear
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6:43
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6:39
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6:12
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Temp °C
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25
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Feels °C
13
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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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