Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Turtles.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first few days are a total write-off. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are a total mess – cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions mean you’re better off staying home. The swell is there, but it’s not doing us any favours yet.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday morning, 18th August. This is the standout window. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the WSW, and it’s a long-period groundswell at 17 seconds. That’s proper energy – the combined energy reading is a massive 4647. The water is a comfortable 72°, which is about normal for this time of year. The wind is a light ESE breeze blowing cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. This is excellent surf, but at 10ft, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, sit this one out.

Wednesday the 19th morning is still a solid option with 8ft WSW swell and clean conditions from a SE cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still strong at 3369. But the afternoon gets shredded by a 25 mph SSW cross-shore wind, turning it into a mess. Thursday the 20th morning is worth a look too – 8ft SW swell, clean, with a 3924 energy reading, but again, the afternoons get lumpy.

Friday the 21st through Saturday the 22nd mornings offer some hope. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the SW, but the wind is offshore or cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The energy is still in the moderate-to-strong range. However, Saturday afternoon turns choppy again.

We then hit a lull. Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th is a mix of messy cross-shore winds and poor conditions, with the swell dropping to around 5ft. Not much to get excited about there.

But hold on. Tuesday morning, 25th August is a weird one – the swell drops to 3ft, but it’s clean. Not really worth the paddle.

Then, look to Wednesday morning, 26th August. A new 7ft WSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period rolls in, giving a strong energy reading of 3235. The wind is a clean SE cross-offshore. This is a good one, but remember, that long period means the waves will be more powerful and lined up, which is perfect for a reef like Turtles. It’s for the advanced crowd.

The absolute hidden gem, though, is Thursday morning, 27th August. The swell is still a solid 7ft from the WSW, the energy is 2195, and the wind is glass. Absolutely glassy. That’s a rare treat. The surf will be pristine. This is a serious standout for the experienced surfer.

After that, things taper off. The last few days of August and into September see dropping swell and increasing wind, with only marginal, clean mornings here and there. The afternoon seabreezes will ruin it.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday 18th morning is the big, powerful standout for experts. Thursday 27th morning is the glassy, clean gem for the same crew. The rest of the time, you’re picking through clean mornings with decent swell, but the afternoons are mostly a write-off.

Rusty, signing off.

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