Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here.

The water’s sitting at a warm 73°, right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there. The whole 16-day window is all about one spot – Turtles, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. It’s an advanced wave, so you need to have your wits about you.

The really good stuff is a bit of a wait. Saturday the 1st is a write-off – cross-shore wind and a messy 6ft swell with a combined energy of 1716, giving us marginal conditions. Not worth paddling out.

But hold on. Sunday morning the 2nd is the standout of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 6ft SW groundswell, with a 15-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the east. Combined energy is 1563, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the session to point your board at. The wind will be glassy, the lines will be clean, and the reef will be working. Just be aware that crowds are often here, so get there early.

Monday the 3rd is a drop-off – a bit smaller at 5ft, and the wind is a moderate cross-off from the NNE, which keeps it rideable but not special. Tuesday the 4th has a morning window with light cross-shore wind and a long-period 16-second swell at 5ft, but the energy is moderate (1152) and the tide might be a factor. The afternoon is a no-go with a fresh cross-shore and lumpy chop.

Wednesday the 5th morning looks promising for the experienced crew – 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, clean conditions with a cross-off breeze, and energy at 3029. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell, but it’s getting big. At 8ft, it’s edging into expert territory on the reef. The afternoon gets messy with the wind swinging onshore.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are mostly blown out or chopped up – the swell hangs around 7ft to 8ft, but with cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, it’s not worth the hassle.

Saturday the 8th is a bust. Sunday the 9th, though, brings a massive pulse – 12ft SW swell, 16-17 second period, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is through the roof at 5829 to 7350. This is huge, heavy, and only for the most experienced chargers. The afternoon on the 9th is actually the best rated of the whole run, with a score of 7, but it’s serious, serious size.

The following week from Monday the 10th through to Sunday the 16th is a mix of solid, powerful SW groundswells (7ft to 10ft) but nearly every afternoon is buggered by strong cross-shore winds. The mornings are your best bet, especially Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th mornings, with 8ft to 8ft swells, 16-18 second periods, and clean cross-off conditions. The energy is strong (3067 to 4290), so expect proper, powerful lines at Turtles. The long period stuff will be jacking up fast on the reef.

The final session on Sunday the 16th morning is a nice little finisher – 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, gentle offshore, and clean. Energy is 1379, so it’s a more manageable size for the advanced crew who aren’t looking for a beating.

So, bottom line: Don’t bother paddling out until Sunday morning the 2nd – that’s your best bet for clean, fun, head-high surf. If you’re an expert and want to charge, the 9th is the big one but it’s a beast. The second week mornings offer consistent power, but you’ll be fighting the wind by lunch.

Rusty out.

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