Turtles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Turtles over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up, the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of SSW swell, but the wind is a persistent cross-off from the SE which isn’t ideal for the peak. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first real moment that catches my eye is Friday morning, the 7th of August. The swell steps up to 8 ft from the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with some real grunt. The combined energy is a massive 3719 (strong) and the wind drops to a light breeze, which is a huge plus. The surf will be clean and powerful. That’s the standout of the first week, but with that size, it’s only for experienced surfers.

The rest of that first week and into the next is a bit frustrating. The swell stays solid, between 5 ft and 8 ft, but that SE wind picks up to a moderate to fresh breeze, making it a cross-off wind. The notes say it’s marginal, and I’d agree. The wave quality is just not there with that wind on it. You’ll see a few, but it’ll be bumpy.

Now, hold on to your board, because Tuesday the 18th of August is the real highlight of the whole 16-day window. The afternoon sees a jump in the swell to 12 ft from the SSW, with a period of 19 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, bringing a ton of energy – the combined energy is a whopping 9096 (very strong). The wind is still cross-off from the SE at 22 mph, but the sheer power of this swell is undeniable. This is a big, powerful, clean wave, but it’s strictly for experts only. This is the best on offer, no question.

Wednesday the 19th holds that 12 ft swell in the morning, backed by 10 ft on Thursday, but the wind stays up, so it won’t be as clean as the Tuesday peak. The period drops a bit too, which is a shame. Still, it’s a big swell.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 7th is your first good window for a clean, powerful session if you’ve got the skills. The real standout, though, is Tuesday the 18th. That’s a massive, long-period groundswell that will have the reef absolutely pumping. Get on it if you’re up for it.

Rusty.

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