Turtles surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 14 May 2026 AWST
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Turtles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Turtles sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
2
3
2
1
2
4
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
2.1
SSW
13
2.1
S
7
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1735
1432
1127
1011
891
1163
1500
1382
825
553
1442
478
578
433
408
469
575
1251
911
949
962
Wind (km/h)
15
S
30
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
35
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
40
S
40
SSE
30
E
5
E
20
ESE
30
NE
10
SSW
20
E
30
NE
35
NNE
20
NE
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:36PM0.78m
8:04AM1.17m
9:37PM0.80m
8:43AM1.27m
10:30PM0.81m
9:23AM1.35m
11:17PM0.80m
10:06AM1.40m
00:03AM0.78m
10:52AM1.41m
00:48AM0.76m
11:39AM1.37m
1:34AM0.75m
Low Tide
2:36PM0.30m
1:34AM0.51m
3:19PM0.14m
2:15AM0.52m
4:02PM0.02m
2:55AM0.53m
4:45PM-0.07m
3:35AM0.52m
5:30PM-0.09m
4:15AM0.50m
6:15PM-0.07m
4:58AM0.50m
7:01PM-0.00m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
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5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:49
Temp °C
26
26
23
22
25
22
21
24
21
22
25
23
26
30
28
28
29
27
26
26
20
22
22
20
17
20
16
14
17
14
15
18
14
20
27
27
22
27
24
18
19
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.2
W
22
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
Energy kJ
1735
1432
1127
1011
891
1163
1500
1382
825
553
36
281
578
433
408
469
575
1251
911
949
962
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
24
0.2
W
22
0.2
W
21
0.4
WSW
19
0.6
W
18
0.7
WSW
18
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
12
0.6
N
8
0.2
S
4
0.1
NW
10
0.4
N
9
Energy kJ
11
36
35
125
230
326
246
236
44
2
4
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
19
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
NW
10
0.6
N
5
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
192
15
4
20
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
1.2
SSW
5
1.2
S
6
1.4
S
5
1.8
SSW
7
1.2
S
6
1.2
S
5
1.8
SSW
6
1.5
S
7
2.1
SSW
13
2.1
S
7
0.8
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
SE
4
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
Energy kJ
20
75
99
110
295
116
70
265
218
1442
478
24
17
28
17
87
109
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
25
1285
424
607
1059
424
545
916
545
424
916
541
521
0
7
500
25
0
796
243
243
Best forecast wave conditions in North West WA
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
8
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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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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