Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Issued: 1 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Turtles sea temperature is
23.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Turtles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Turtles surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,727 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (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

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got at Turtles, that advanced reef break. The next few days are a bit of a mess, but there are some real nice windows further out if you’re patient. Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

This coming Sunday (5th July) is a scrub. Morning has a light cross-on wind from the SSW at 3 mph, swell at 5ft with a long 16-second period – energy’s moderate (1093) but the conditions aren’t working. Afternoon is worse. Monday (6th) is no good either – moderate cross-shore wind, lumpy, even with swell around 5ft to 6ft. Tuesday (7th) pushes up to 8ft from the WSW (15s period), but with cross-shore breeze and chop – that’s expert-only size, but not clean.

First real chance comes Wednesday morning (8th July). Clean conditions, light SSE wind at 6 mph blowing cross-off, 6ft of WSW groundswell (15s) and good energy (1527). Excellent for experienced surfers – that reef will be looking glassy. Thursday morning (9th) is similar: 7ft of the same direction, gentle SSE breeze, clean (energy 2002). That’s your best two mornings of the first week.

Friday (10th) and Saturday (11th) mornings are smaller (5ft and 4ft) with cleaner wind but less punch. Sunday (12th) turns messy with cross-on winds. Then Monday 13th morning is a beauty – offshore breeze from the ESE at 6 mph, 4ft of WSW swell with a very long 16-second period, clean. Energy’s moderate (1280), and that offshore wind will make the waves feel like velvet.

Tuesday 14th morning has offshore wind again, 6ft of swell (15s), clean (energy 1192). There’s a bit of a lull mid-week, but Wednesday 15th afternoon goes glassy – a 3 mph westerly, 5ft swell (13s), and very good conditions expected.

Now the long-range highlight. Saturday 18th morning shows 7ft of SSW groundswell (12s), light cross-off breeze, clean, strong energy (1988). That’s excellent for experienced surfers. But Sunday 19th morning is the big one – two weeks out, so take it with a grain of salt. It’s showing 8ft of SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, gentle cross-off wind, and an enormous energy reading (4701). That’s heavy, powerful surf – experts only – and if the wind holds, it’ll be a standout morning. The afternoon gets choppy again, but that session could be magic.

Turtles is a reef break, so those long-period swells will wrap in nicely. The sets will be spaced out, making paddle-outs easier. Crowds can show up, so aim for those clean early windows.

First week: Wednesday and Thursday mornings are your best bets. Second week: Monday and Tuesday mornings look solid, and that final Sunday (19th) is the one to dream on – but it’s a long way out. Keep checking.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
4
0
3
4
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.4
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
15
2.3
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
2.1
WSW
17
2.1
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.3
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1087
883
702
796
1307
1924
2513
2615
2307
1597
1203
2488
2144
2061
1415
965
679
466
227
189
886
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
10
SE
20
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSE
20
SE
30
S
40
SSE
40
SE
30
SE
30
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:18PM0.58m
5:29AM1.20m
8:35PM0.58m
Low Tide
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
12:27PM0.31m
9:31PM0.52m
1:49PM0.21m
10:09PM0.57m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
Temp °C
21
22
21
20
23
20
20
23
21
21
23
21
20
22
19
19
22
19
17
22
20
Feels °C
19
19
17
15
18
15
15
18
16
18
20
17
18
20
16
15
18
14
8
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.4
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
15
2.3
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
2.1
WSW
17
2.1
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.3
WSW
16
Energy kJ
1087
883
702
796
1307
1924
2513
2615
2307
1597
1203
2488
2144
2061
1415
965
679
466
227
189
886
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
24
0.5
W
20
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
6
6
5
5
11
204
7
6
6
6
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
20
Energy kJ
6
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.9
S
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.6
S
5
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
8
1.4
S
6
Energy kJ
14
17
20
23
14
9
30
32
17
121
132
177
148
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
25
1073
422
243
535
424
25
1059
424
0
541
241
0
521
424
25
424
25
0
537
Best forecast wave conditions in North West WA
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
7
4
7
8
7
5
5
7
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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.

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