
Surf Forecasts:
Turtles surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into it.
We've got a solid run of swell on the horizon for the advanced crew. The star of the show is Turtles, a heavy reef break that doesn't mess around. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 73°F for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries there.
The action kicks off Wednesday morning, July 29th. We're looking at a 1.5m (roughly 5ft) SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light NE cross-offshore. The energy is pumping at a solid 1318 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is the one to aim for, but remember, this is a reef for advanced surfers only, and the crowds are often around. The afternoon gets blown out, so make the morning session count.
Thursday the 30th is still a good call in the morning. The swell drops a touch to 1.4m (roughly 5ft), but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds from the SW. The wind is a light SSE cross-off, keeping it clean. The swell energy is still moderate at 940. The afternoon wind swings onshore and gets messy, so it's a morning-only deal.
Friday the 31st sees a shift. The swell drops to 0.9m (roughly 3ft) from the WSW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. The morning wind is a moderate SSE cross-off, keeping the surface clean. The energy is moderate at 1080. It's a bit smaller, but that long period will still push through on the right tide.
We hit a bit of a lull in quality for the weekend. Saturday, August 1st, has a bigger 2.1m (roughly 7ft) WSW swell, but the wind is strong and the conditions are only marginal. Sunday the 2nd shines again, though. The morning offers a 1.9m (roughly 6ft) WSW swell with a 15-second period and a light NE cross-off. The energy is strong at 1655, and the forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout.
Monday the 3rd is a mixed bag, but the afternoon session is a gem. A 1.7m (roughly 6ft) WSW swell with a 13-second period and a gentle ESE offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 1057, and it's clean. Another solid option.
Tuesday the 4th morning is clean again with a 1.4m (roughly 5ft) SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is moderate at 1536. The afternoon sees a bigger 2.0m (roughly 7ft) WSW swell with a very long 19-second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it's a little bumpy.
Now, for the big boys. The following week is where things get serious. From Wednesday, August 6th, we start seeing solid 3.0m (roughly 10ft)+ swells, but it's a game of picking the right windows. The morning of Thursday, August 6th has a 3.0m (roughly 10ft) WSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it marginal. The Thursday morning of August 13th looks promising with a 2.5m (roughly 8ft) WSW swell, a 17-second period, and an offshore E wind. The energy is very strong at 4322. This is an expert-only zone, but it could be epic. The week is full of big, powerful swells, but the wind is often a factor. Kite surfers might get a look in on the windier afternoons.
Overall, the standout windows are the mornings of July 29th, August 2nd, and the afternoon of August 3rd, with the long-range potential of the morning of August 13th. This is a reef for experts, so don't be a hero if you're not ready for it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
837 | 666 | 681 | 940 | 917 | 720 | 559 | 1543 | 1734 | 2102 | 1699 | 1279 | 1655 | 1649 | 1236 | 834 | 961 | 846 | 993 | 2689 | 3156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:24AM1.11m | 11:32PM0.79m | 10:07AM1.13m | 11:50PM0.85m | 10:46AM1.13m | 00:11AM0.92m | 11:24AM1.10m | 00:33AM0.99m | 12:00PM1.06m | 00:56AM1.05m | 12:37PM0.99m | 1:21AM1.10m | 1:16PM0.90m | 1:48AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.14m | 3:55AM0.59m | 5:18PM0.13m | 4:40AM0.54m | 5:40PM0.14m | 5:21AM0.49m | 6:02PM0.15m | 6:02AM0.45m | 6:22PM0.19m | 6:42AM0.40m | 6:42PM0.23m | 7:25AM0.37m | 7:03PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 |
837 | 666 | 431 | 940 | 917 | 720 | 514 | 1543 | 1734 | 2102 | 1699 | 1279 | 1655 | 1649 | 1236 | 834 | 961 | 846 | 993 | 2689 | 3156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | NNE 8 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | WSW 16 | W 26 | WSW 23 | WSW 20 | — | — |
481 | 464 | 681 | 11 | 90 | 298 | 559 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 283 | 13 | 105 | 528 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | NNW 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 47 | — | — | — | 14 | 83 | 108 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 424 | 0 | 0 | 1233 | 241 | 241 | 1281 | 424 | 422 | 1059 | 7 | 0 | 845 | 0 | 243 | 0 | 241 | 0 | 241 | 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.










