
Surf Forecasts:
Turtles surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period with SW 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 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a heavy one, so let’s get into it.
The main event is Turtles, an advanced reef break that’s exposed to the southwest swell. The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing too wild there.
We kick things off properly on Friday the 3rd of July. Right out of the gate, we’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a long period of 15 seconds pushing through. The wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. The combined swell energy is strong, sitting at 1647, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window. The wave shape will be set up beautifully by that reef, and that offshore breeze will have ‘em glassy. It’s an advanced spot, so this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. Heads up though, crowds are likely here, so get in early. Friday afternoon holds similar quality, with the swell dropping a touch to 6ft but still clean with a gentle offshore breeze.
Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th see the quality drop off significantly. The winds go cross-on or cross-off, and the conditions turn fairly choppy or marginal across the board. Not worth paddling out for unless you're desperate. The swell drops to the 5ft to 5ft range but the magic is gone.
We get a little tease on Monday the 6th morning with clean 5ft WSW swell, but the energy is moderate (917) and it’s not the standout of the period. Tuesday the 7th morning actually sees a big jump in swell, hitting 8ft with a 16-second period and strong combined energy (3203). The wind is cross-off and clean, but the forecast notes it as marginal. For a reef break at 8ft, this is big, expert-level territory. The afternoon turns lumpy.
The next real highlight doesn’t show up until Thursday the 9th of July. The morning session looks promising with a clean 6ft WSW swell and light cross-off breeze at only 6 mph. The energy is moderate at 1467, and conditions are tipped as excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a much more manageable size than the Tuesday peak, making it a solid option for the advanced crew.
After Thursday, the forecast gets a bit messy. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are either too windy or too small. There’s a gap of a few days where the recommendations are poor.
Things start to look interesting again from Sunday the 12th of July, with a good looking 6ft SW groundswell and a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong (2086), but the wind is a fresh cross-off at 19 mph, which keeps it clean but a bit on the breezy side. The following days from the 13th to the 15th offer clean, rideable waves in the 4ft to 5ft range, but nothing that screams "drop everything and go."
Looking further out, there’s a significant pulse on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning looks like the best of the long-range window: 8ft of WSW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind from the NNE at only 6 mph, and the combined swell energy is a powerful 3022. The forecast rates this as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a promising setup, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it. That size is strictly for the experts at Turtles.
Best on offer: Friday the 3rd of July morning for that perfect offshore, punchy swell combo, and Thursday the 9th of July morning for a slightly smaller, glassy session. Saturday the 18th of July morning is the long-range highlight, but it’s a big one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1647 | 1402 | 1130 | 938 | 765 | 1271 | 1087 | 883 | 693 | 899 | 1469 | 2206 | 3203 | 2800 | 2184 | 1641 | 1325 | 1350 | 1467 | 1319 | 1176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.13m | 1:14AM0.87m | 12:06PM1.08m | 1:42AM0.92m | 12:43PM1.02m | 2:11AM0.97m | 1:23PM0.94m | 2:40AM1.02m | 2:11PM0.84m | 3:12AM1.07m | 3:10PM0.74m | 3:49AM1.11m | 4:30PM0.64m | 4:34AM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.13m | 6:01AM0.56m | 6:58PM0.16m | 6:47AM0.55m | 7:21PM0.20m | 7:36AM0.53m | 7:44PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.32m | 9:37AM0.45m | 8:34PM0.38m | 10:57AM0.39m | 9:01PM0.45m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
1647 | 1402 | 1130 | 938 | 765 | 1271 | 1087 | 883 | 693 | 899 | 1469 | 2206 | 3203 | 2800 | 2184 | 1641 | 1325 | 1350 | 1467 | 1319 | 1176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 20 | W 11 | WSW 18 | NNE 5 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | NW 13 |
— | — | 30 | 2 | 251 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | — | SE 3 | E 3 | N 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | ESE 3 | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
4 | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 53 | — | — | 64 | 5 | — | 27 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1245 | 243 | 0 | 25 | 1080 | 422 | 422 | 920 | 424 | 25 | 424 | 25 | 7 | 424 | 241 | 0 | 545 | 845 |
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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.










