Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our zone. We’ve got one spot on the radar that’s the main event for the next couple of weeks: Turtles. It’s an advanced, exposed reef break that’s fairly consistent, so it needs a proper swell and the right wind to light up. The water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a frustrating start. Monday morning, July 6th has a clean 5ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the moderate breeze is from the SSE, keeping it cross-off and clean. The combined energy is moderate (801), but honestly, the surf just looks marginal. The afternoon gets worse – a bigger 6ft swell from WSW but a 19 mph SSW wind turns it lumpy and cross-chop. Not your session.

Tuesday, July 7th is much the same story. The morning has a better 8ft WSW swell (15 seconds) and moderate cross-off wind, but it’s still rated marginal. The energy is solid (2479), but it just isn’t coming together perfectly. The afternoon gets messy again with a cross-shore wind.

Now, Wednesday, July 8th is where things get interesting. The morning is your standout session. The swell is a solid 6ft out of the WSW, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is almost non-existent at just 3 mph from the ESE – glassy. The energy is strong (1531). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period from the SSW direction is pushing in a lot of energy, and on a reef like Turtles, those lines will stand up nicely. This is the one this week. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-on wind, so get it early.

Thursday, July 9th has a solid 7ft WSW swell with a 15-second period in the morning. The light S wind is only 6 mph, but it’s cross, so there will be a little texture. It’s a decent option but not as good as Wednesday morning. The afternoon is a write-off with a strong cross-on wind.

Friday, July 10th sees the swell dropping to 6ft, with a faster 13-second period. The morning wind is a strong 19 mph from the SE, but it’s cross-off, so it’s clean. It’s surfable for the advanced crew, but nothing to write home about. The energy is dropping (1243).

Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th are a real drop-off. The swell gets smaller and periods shorten. The winds stay fresh but cross-off. It’s surfable but not exciting. The energy drops right down to 364 on Saturday.

Hold on though, because the real magic is on the horizon. Monday, July 13th morning looks sensational. We have a 6ft swell from the SW, a very long 17-second groundswell, and an offshore wind from the East at 9 mph. The energy is pumping (2173) and the conditions are clean. That is a proper, long-period groundswell at Turtles. For the experts, that’s going to be a treat. It’s the other standout of the outlook.

After that, Tuesday, July 14th through Friday, July 17th stays pretty consistent. Swells hold around 5ft to 6ft with decent periods. The mornings generally offer cleaner conditions with cross-off or offshore winds, but the afternoons tend to get chopped up by cross-onshore breezes. You’ll score if you’re an early bird.

Saturday, July 18th is a big, messy day. A 10ft swell from the WSW hits, but it’s accompanied by strong winds from the NNW up to 25 mph. That’s a no-go for surfing; it’s going to be a washing machine.

Sunday, July 19th morning brings a huge 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is massive (4786). The wind is cross-off from the SSE, so it’s clean. This is for experts only – the crowd will likely be there (it’s often crowded anyway), and the currents will be strong. Over 8ft, that’s big boy territory.

The last few days, Monday, July 20th to Tuesday, July 21st, the swell stays over 7ft but the winds turn onshore or cross, making it a bit of a slog. The energy is still high, but the quality just isn’t there.

All in all, Wednesday, July 8th morning and Monday, July 13th morning are your two clear sessions to circle. Glassy conditions and solid, long-period groundswell. The rest is a mix of clean mornings and messy afternoons, with some big, expert-only surf in the second week.

Rusty.

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