Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtles sea temperature is
23.1° C
0.6° 

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


Turtles surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Jul 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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2
2
3
1
3
4
0
3
4
0
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
WSW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.6
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
892
990
1064
765
666
681
1057
917
793
648
1543
1734
2206
1677
1158
1340
1387
1133
867
880
822
Wind (km/h)
25
E
15
W
15
SW
5
N
15
WNW
15
S
10
SSE
25
SW
20
S
15
SSE
20
SW
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSW
10
E
10
NE
10
NW
15
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
0
N
Wind State
off
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:34AM1.08m
11:18PM0.73m
9:24AM1.11m
11:32PM0.79m
10:07AM1.13m
11:50PM0.85m
10:46AM1.13m
00:11AM0.92m
11:24AM1.10m
00:33AM0.99m
12:00PM1.06m
00:56AM1.05m
12:37PM0.99m
1:21AM1.10m
Low Tide
4:25PM0.17m
3:01AM0.63m
4:53PM0.14m
3:55AM0.59m
5:18PM0.13m
4:40AM0.54m
5:40PM0.14m
5:21AM0.49m
6:02PM0.15m
6:02AM0.45m
6:22PM0.19m
6:42AM0.40m
6:42PM0.23m
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cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
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 mm
5
5
4
Temp °C
20
24
21
22
22
22
21
23
21
21
24
21
22
27
24
24
26
24
17
18
19
Feels °C
13
20
17
21
18
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20
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23
18
20
21
21
14
14
19
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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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