Turtles Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.97° S 113.47° E

Issued: 1 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Turtles sea temperature is
23.3° 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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,629 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Turtles in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s talk Turtles (reef). This is a spot that really only works for experienced surfers, and that’s where we are for the next couple of weeks. Water temps are sitting at about 74°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a thick wetsuit unless you want to.

We’ve got a long period swell from the WSW, and when a reef like this gets those longer intervals—15 seconds and up—it can really stack up and offer some proper shape, especially since this break is exposed to south-southwest swell. It’s a fairly consistent wave, so you can count on it being there.

The next few days have some good windows. Wednesday morning the 8th is looking like a real standout: offshore wind from the ENE, light, with a clean 7 ft swell (SW direction) and that long period of 15 seconds. The energy is well into the strong category, and the conditions are glassy early. That’s going to be clean and punchy for the crew that can handle it.

Then Thursday morning the 9th is absolutely beautiful. Glassy conditions with a NNE breeze, 7 ft from the WSW, period 15 seconds, and a massive combined energy reading. This is the pick of the bunch for experienced surfers—smooth, powerful, and lined up.

Friday morning the 10th backs off a touch with a 6 ft swell and some cross-off breeze, but it’s still clean. The energy drops to moderate, but it’s still rideable for those who know the reef.

After that, Saturday and Sunday the 11th and 12th get smaller and a bit rougher. Saturday morning has 4 ft and clean conditions, but it’s much weaker. Sunday morning the 12th has a 4 ft swell with a light cross breeze, and the afternoon brings a long period 18 second swell at 3 ft that’s getting onshore wind—tricky.

Monday the 13th morning is another beauty: offshore from the ESE, light, 6 ft with a 18 second period, and energy through the roof. That’s a groundswell of the highest order. Keep in mind, that kind of period at a reef like this can make for some long, powerful lines—great for the experts, but you’ll want to be confident.

Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th both have glassy mornings with 6 ft and 5 ft waves respectively, both with nice 15 and 14 second periods. Clean, smooth, and consistent.

Then Thursday the 16th morning sees a gentle offshore from the ENE, 6 ft at 16 seconds—another quality session.

Friday the 17th morning is big again: 7 ft from the WSW, period 15 seconds, cross-off breeze, and a big energy reading. That is serious. It’s a strong, powerful swell. The afternoon gets onshore and messy, so get on it early.

Saturday the 18th morning is similar: 7 ft, cross-off, clean. That’s still solid for the advanced crew. Sunday the 19th morning has 6 ft and a clean cross-off, but the swell period drops a bit to 13 seconds.

After that, from Monday the 20th onward, everything drops right down. Swells around 3 ft to 4 ft, and the wind picks up strong from the south and southeast. Tuesday the 21st afternoon has a fresh cross breeze, making it lumpy. Wednesday the 22nd is similar—small, choppy, and not worth the paddle for the quality you’d get.

If you want the absolute best windows, lock in Wednesday morning the 8th, Thursday morning the 9th, Monday morning the 13th, and Friday morning the 17th. Those are the standouts. Best on offer? Thursday the 9th—glassy, 7 ft, 15 seconds, and that massive energy. That’s one for the memory banks.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
0
2
2
0
1
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
15
2
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
2
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.8
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
WSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.8
WSW
18
1.9
WSW
17
2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2513
2098
1695
1203
2084
2055
2002
1396
936
668
513
376
207
321
560
582
976
2024
2041
2032
1332
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSE
10
ENE
15
W
5
SSE
5
NNE
15
W
10
S
10
ESE
20
SW
15
SE
10
ESE
15
WSW
15
SSW
5
N
15
W
10
S
5
ESE
15
W
15
S
5
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
on
cross
off
on
cross
glassy
High Tide
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
6:33AM1.24m
10:07PM0.62m
7:41AM1.28m
10:44PM0.67m
8:47AM1.31m
Low Tide
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
2:54PM0.11m
11:50PM0.61m
3:48PM0.03m
1:43AM0.61m
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
 mm
Temp °C
23
21
23
25
23
23
23
22
22
24
22
23
25
24
23
24
23
23
25
23
24
Feels °C
18
16
20
23
22
22
21
21
20
23
19
20
23
22
22
22
21
21
23
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
15
2
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
2
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
11
1
WSW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
16
1.8
WSW
18
1.9
WSW
17
2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
Energy kJ
2513
2098
1695
1203
2084
2055
2002
1396
936
668
513
376
145
321
560
437
976
2024
2041
2032
1332
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
5
0.6
WSW
20
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SSE
3
0.8
WSW
14
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
WSW
20
1
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
19
0.4
SW
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
21
298
7
6
6
6
2
207
76
129
582
497
20
15
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
5
1
6
17
17
26
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
5
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
N
13
Energy kJ
15
36
1
3
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
915
521
0
545
0
0
545
7
0
243
25
0
618
25
243
243
7
0
243
7
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North West WA
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
8
6
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
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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