Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down.

We’ve got just the one spot to talk about for the next 16 days, and it’s a proper reef break for the advanced crew. The forecast is a real mixed bag, so patience is key. Plenty of swell, but the wind is the big question.

The first few days start on Saturday the 8th and it’s a washout. A solid 7ft SSW swell is hitting, but a fresh cross-onshore wind (22 mph) from the SSW and S is making things lumpy and messy. The wave energy is high (2330), but it’s a no-go.

Things get interesting on Sunday morning the 9th. We’ve got a clean 10ft SW groundswell with a long period of 17 seconds, showing huge energy (5977), and the wind shifts to a light cross-off from the SE (19 mph). This is a standout window for experienced surfers. The swell is over 8ft, so it’s experts only, but that long-period groundswell will wrap nicely into the reef. The water temp is pretty average for this time of year.

Sunday afternoon holds similar conditions: clean, 10ft SW swell, period still at 17 seconds, and energy stays massive (5743). The wind eases to a moderate breeze (12 mph). One of the best bets.

Monday morning the 10th still sees a solid 8ft SW swell (3352 energy), but the wind goes light cross-shore (6 mph). It’s clean enough, tide might be a thing. The wind turns cross-on later in the day.

Tuesday the 11th brings back clean conditions with a 10ft SW swell and strong cross-off wind (25 mph), but that wind strength could make paddling out a chore. By Tuesday afternoon, the swell pumps to 12ft with a 16-second period and energy over 6000 (6075). That’s a powerhouse, but only for the experts.

From Wednesday the 12th into Thursday the 13th, the swell cases a bit, but we get a proper offshore wind on Thursday morning (ENE at 16 mph) for a 7ft SW swell. A dream combo. Clean, lined-up. Energy is moderate (1796). A sneaky good morning.

Friday the 14th morning is another highlight with an offshore E breeze (12 mph) and a long-period 7ft SW swell (17 seconds). Energy is up (2626), and the reef will be working. Perfect for a seasoned surfer. By afternoon the wind swings cross-on and spoils it.

The second week is more of a waiting game. Saturday the 15th morning is clean with a 6ft SW swell (15 seconds), but energy is dropping (1367). A gentle cross-off makes for a pleasant session, but nothing like the weekend just gone.

Then we hit a rough patch from the 16th to the 18th, with the swell jumping back to 8ft but winds turning onshore and cross-onshore, making it choppy. Not worth it.

Things look promising again on Wednesday the 19th, with a clean 10ft WSW groundswell (4343 energy) and a cross-off wind. By Thursday the 20th, a standout morning: a light ESE cross-off (9 mph), clean 10ft WSW swell, and very high energy (3644). Another one for the experts.

The final standout is Sunday the 23rd. A clean 6ft SW swell, period of 13 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze (6 mph) and moderate energy (1047). An excellent session to finish the run.

Overall, the best sessions are Sunday the 9th and Thursday morning the 20th. Those are the two to plan around. Crowds can be a factor here, so expect some company when it’s good.

Rusty.

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