
Surf Forecasts:
Turtles surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, WSW swell with 2,551 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.
Alright, grab your board, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Turtles. We’ve got a serious run of swell coming, but you’ve got to pick your moments.
The main pattern is a long stretch of solid, powerful south-west groundswells, but the wind is going to be our biggest enemy. Most afternoons are blown out, so it’s a dawn-patrol game all the way. The water is sitting at 74° currently, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Friday the 10th kicks off with a 6ft WSW swell, a 13-second period, and a light SE cross-off breeze. That combo gives you clean waves right from the get-go. The combined energy is moderate at 993. Saturday the 11th drops a notch with a 4ft SW swell – still clean in the morning with the ESE wind, but it’s a bit underwhelming compared to what’s coming.
Hold onto your hat for Sunday the 12th. The morning session is a standout: 5ft of SW swell on a 14-second period, light SE cross-off, and clear skies. The water is glassy, the energy is moderate (971), and this is the kind of morning that makes you forget about work. Monday the 13th is the real prize, though. A 6ft WSW swell hits with a very long 17-second period. That’s a groundswell of serious power, and with a 6 mph ESE cross-off, it’s going to be clean, fast, and pushy. The energy reading is strong at 2493. This is an expert wave, no doubt – it’ll be too big and powerful for beginners. This is the best day on offer: Monday morning.
Wednesday the 15th is nearly as good. A 6ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm, just a slight air, and the waves will be perfect. The energy is strong at 1168. This would be a second standout, but Monday’s just bigger.
Things get a bit dicey after that. The swell stays solid, but the wind turns onshore for most afternoons. Thursday the 17th has a marginal morning with a light onshore wind. The weekend of the 18th and 19th sees a building swell – Saturday morning is a clean 5ft, but Sunday morning pumps up to 8ft of SW swell with a 16-second period and an energy reading of 3178. That’s very strong, and it’s big enough for experts only. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a beast.
Later in the second week, the swell backs off. Wednesday the 22nd has a very nice morning: glassy, 4ft of long-period WSW swell at 17 seconds. It’s clean and inviting. The energy is moderate at 737. Saturday the 25th also shows a return of clean conditions with a 6ft WSW swell and cross-off wind. It’s a good sign to end the run.
So, if you’ve got one shot, make it Monday the 13th in the morning. Wednesday the 15th morning is a close runner-up for pure glass. For the rest, just know the afternoons are a write-off.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
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987 | 679 | 521 | 376 | 336 | 165 | 911 | 1336 | 810 | 2113 | 1265 | 2438 | 1822 | 1592 | 1279 | 1126 | 1014 | 721 | 582 | 1225 | 1072 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:18PM0.58m | 5:29AM1.20m | 8:35PM0.58m | 6:33AM1.24m | 10:07PM0.62m | 7:41AM1.28m | 10:44PM0.67m | 8:47AM1.31m | 11:16PM0.73m | 9:48AM1.32m | 11:48PM0.80m | 10:44AM1.30m | 00:20AM0.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.31m | 9:31PM0.52m | 1:49PM0.21m | 10:09PM0.57m | 2:54PM0.11m | 11:50PM0.61m | 3:48PM0.03m | 1:43AM0.61m | 4:35PM-0.00m | 3:07AM0.57m | 5:16PM-0.01m | 4:15AM0.51m | 5:52PM0.03m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
987 | 679 | 521 | 376 | 336 | 165 | 911 | 1336 | 810 | 2113 | 1265 | 2438 | 1822 | 1592 | 1279 | 1126 | 1014 | 721 | 431 | 1225 | 1072 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSE 4 | WNW 12 | WSW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 19 | SSW 7 | WSW 19 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 134 | 17 | 17 | 804 | 48 | 1184 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 42 | 26 | 438 | 582 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | WSW 12 | W 24 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 21 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | 49 | 43 | 17 | 17 | 332 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 15 | 14 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 24 | — | 113 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 241 | 7 | 7 | 607 | 25 | 0 | 607 | 241 | 0 | 424 | 7 | 0 | 422 | 0 | 0 | 1275 | 0 | 1059 | 902 | 241 |
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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.










