Surf Forecasts:
Turtles surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,785 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’re focusing on one spot, Turtles, a solid reef break that’s fairly consistent. It’s an advanced wave, so don’t be fooled if it looks tempting from the beach. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The opening days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday afternoon (1st) has a clean 6ft swell from the WSW, but that 19 mph crosswind is a buzzkill, creating a lumpy mess. Wednesday morning (2nd) cleans up a touch with a cross-off breeze, and the swell drops to 5ft, but it’s still a bit of a gamble. By Thursday and Friday (3rd & 4th), the wind stays messy, and the swell is mostly cross-chop. Not your friend.
We finally get a bit of a window early on Saturday (5th), but the swell hits 8ft from the SW, and it’s cross-on wind. That’s big, strong, and ugly. Honestly, for a paddle surfer, this is more of a challenge than a treat. The wave energy is solid, though, with a reading of 2944 (moderate to strong).
The standout session looks like Wednesday morning, 9th September. The wind goes glassy with a light westerly at 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the WSW with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and the energy is strong at 2061. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a reef, so that long period will set up nicely, but it’s a wave for the crew who know what they’re doing.
The following week is a mixed bag. The morning of the 16th is close to a repeat of the 9th: a 8ft WSW swell, 17-second period, light cross-off wind, and top-tier conditions. That’s a seriously promising long-range call, but we all know that’s a fair way out, so keep your fingers crossed. The afternoons in the second week get hammered by strong cross-onshore winds, so mornings are the only show in town.
One thing to note: this spot gets crowded often, so if you’re aiming for the good days, be prepared to share the peak.
So, to sum it up – the first week is mostly a bust, but Wednesday the 9th is your best bet. The swell is solid, the wind is glassy, and the reef will handle it. The morning of the 16th is a promising long-shot. Don’t waste your energy on the choppy afternoons.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1474 | 1093 | 845 | 874 | 1034 | 1027 | 1127 | 1428 | 1491 | 1633 | 938 | 2944 | 2032 | 1368 | 1945 | 2248 | 1408 | 2465 | 3587 | 2206 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:33AM1.23m | 1:08PM0.85m | 1:02AM1.25m | 1:50PM0.75m | 1:36AM1.24m | 2:40PM0.64m | 2:17AM1.21m | 3:56PM0.55m | 3:12AM1.16m | 4:33AM1.09m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.30m | 7:06AM0.19m | 6:23PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.20m | 6:44PM0.38m | 8:43AM0.24m | 7:04PM0.43m | 9:55AM0.29m | 7:19PM0.48m | 11:51AM0.31m | 1:41PM0.28m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 |
1474 | 1093 | 845 | 874 | 1034 | 1027 | 1127 | 1428 | 1491 | 1633 | 938 | 2944 | 2032 | 1368 | 1945 | 2248 | 1408 | 2465 | 3587 | 2206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | W 22 | WSW 22 | WSW 18 | SW 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 184 | 512 | — | — | — | 10 | 45 | 597 | 959 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 724 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SE 5 | S 5 | S 7 | ESE 4 | S 4 | S 6 |
43 | 94 | 286 | 285 | 156 | 67 | 37 | 39 | 33 | — | 61 | — | 29 | 193 | 49 | 71 | 261 | 22 | 35 | 232 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 915 | 541 | 1281 | 1073 | 424 | 424 | 1281 | 424 | 1693 | 1269 | 1269 | 1275 | 1694 | 1694 | 1730 | 1073 | 424 | 424 | 25 | 541 |
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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.











