Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Turtles sea temperature is
23.5° 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on the cards for Turtles over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Saturday the 18th is nothing to write home about – it’s cross-shore and choppy, and the swell’s not organised. You’d be better off waiting.

The real action kicks off Sunday the 19th morning. That’s the standout for the whole run. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. Water temp is sitting at 74°, which is pretty average for this time of year, no big anomaly there. But the big news is the wind: clean easterly offshore at 9 mph. That’s going to put a glassy lip on the reef. This is advanced territory at that size though – 8 ft is for experienced surfers only. If you’ve got the skills, Sunday morning is the standout.

After that, swell backs off through Monday and Tuesday. We’re looking at 5 ft to 4 ft, but the wind starts to mess things up. Monday afternoon gets messy, and Tuesday sees some cleaner conditions but the size drops.

Wednesday the 22nd has a small window with offshore winds in the morning, but it’s only 4 ft. It’s clean, but not pumping.

Thursday the 23rd is worth a mention. Morning has a 5 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and offshore ENE wind at 19 mph. That’s a solid combo for the reef – long-period groundswell like that really lines up nicely at a place like Turtles. The combined energy reading is strong at 1265, so there’s plenty of push. Thursday afternoon cleans up even more with moderate offshore wind.

Friday the 24th stays clean in the morning with offshore wind and 4 ft swell, but the afternoon turns to rubbish with onshore wind.

Saturday the 25th is another clean morning with 4 ft swell, but it’s small. Best for a longboard or a mellow session.

Now, here’s the next real standout: Monday the 27th. Morning session sees a solid 6 ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period, combined energy hitting 1904, and moderate offshore wind from the east. That’s a powerful, clean setup. Again, that’s expert territory when it’s over 5 ft, but the quality is there.

After that, the swell drops again. We get a bit of a bump on Thursday the 30th morning – 7 ft from the WSW at 18 seconds, combined energy at 2640, but it’s cross-offshore and the wind is moderate. It’s clean, but not as perfect as the earlier windows.

The first week of August sees smaller swell, mostly under 5 ft, and cross-shore or onshore winds messing up the afternoons. Mornings stay cleaner but the size is modest.

All up, the standout is Sunday the 19th morning – best quality, biggest swell, and perfect offshore wind. The second highlight is Monday the 27th morning, for another dose of solid groundswell with clean conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
15
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
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13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
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13
1.2
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14
1
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14
1.2
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13
1.4
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13
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1382
2917
3037
2378
1537
1027
878
581
577
565
395
511
680
520
1265
911
787
503
431
465
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
SE
15
E
15
SW
25
SSE
25
SE
25
S
35
SSE
35
SE
25
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35
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30
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20
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25
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20
ESE
25
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20
SW
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cross-off
High Tide
12:24PM1.13m
1:25AM1.04m
1:10PM1.01m
1:58AM1.10m
1:54PM0.88m
2:31AM1.13m
2:40PM0.75m
3:06AM1.13m
3:30PM0.65m
3:44AM1.11m
4:39PM0.56m
4:28AM1.08m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.16m
7:10AM0.39m
7:18PM0.24m
8:06AM0.39m
7:40PM0.31m
9:05AM0.40m
7:59PM0.38m
10:11AM0.41m
8:13PM0.44m
11:34AM0.41m
8:20PM0.48m
1:09PM0.38m
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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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