Turtles
Cacongo, Angola · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 11.1s
- Wind
- 17 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Turtles hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 5h495-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Luanda local
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Days 6–10 for Turtles, scored for your board.
About Turtles
Turtles is a point break over mixed in Cacongo, Angola. It's at its best on swells from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
- Best wind direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE
Turtles surf FAQ
Is Turtles good for beginners?+
Turtles is a point break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Turtles?+
Different days call for different boards. Turtles handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Turtles?+
Turtles tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Turtles?+
Look for from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.