Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Turtles over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the way, and it’s a consistent reef set-up that’s going to see plenty of action. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout lands on Tuesday, August 4th. The morning session is the pick of the entire outlook. We’re looking at a clean 5 ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-off breeze from the SE. The combined energy is pumping at a solid 1607 (moderate energy), and the report flags it as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle – it’s got the right size, the right wind, and the reef handles that long period beautifully.

The surf dips a little after that, but we’ve got another cracker on Thursday, August 6th in the morning. That’s a 7 ft SSW swell, again with a 16-second period and gentle cross-off wind. The energy jumps to 2378 (moderate energy), and it’s another “excellent” call for experienced surfers. That’s a good-sized wave, so it’s not for the groms, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be firing.

By Friday, August 7th, things get serious. The morning swell is 8 ft from the SSW, and the combined energy is 4126 (strong energy). That’s big, powerful, and the wind is still a cross-off, but it’s up to 15 mph. This one is for the experts only – over 8 ft and strong. Same story on Monday, August 10th afternoon, with a 8 ft S swell and energy at 4157 (strong energy). The wind is a fresh 18 mph cross-off, so it’ll be clean but heavy.

The second week has some promise, but it’s less certain. Saturday, August 15th morning offers a 6 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and gentle cross-off wind. The energy is 1753 (moderate energy), and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid, clean morning session, but with the date being a week and a half out, keep an eye on it.

The rest of the fortnight is a mix of cross-off wind and consistent SSW groundswell, but the quality takes a hit with stronger winds or questionable tides. You’ll see plenty of surfable waves, but nothing that screams “drop everything” except the mornings I’ve called out. The Turtles reef is a very consistent wave, so crowds are possible – especially on those clean mornings.

If you’re a strong surfer, get on the morning of August 4th. If you want a bit more size, August 6th morning is your second best. The big stuff on the 7th and 10th is for the hardcore crew only.

Rusty.

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