
Surf Forecasts:
8th Street Jetty surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 8th Street Jetty this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 8th Street Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 8th Street Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I’m looking at a real quiet stretch for 8th Street Jetty. To be honest, the next two weeks are looking pretty grim overall. The data shows a long run of days with hardly any real swell energy, and most of the time the waves are just too small to bother with. We’re talking a solid block from the start of the period, all the way through until around the 18th of August, where the wave heights barely tickle the 3 ft mark and the energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low double digits. You’d be chasing shadows.
The first real glimmer of something surfable shows up on the morning of the 19th of August. The swell bumps up to about 4 ft, coming from the south with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 106, which is at least a sign of life. The wind is offshore from the NNW, and the water temp is around 76°, which is about normal for this time of year. That morning session on the 19th is the only time in the whole window where we get a clean, offshore look with a bit of push. The afternoon on the 19th backs off a touch to 3 ft, but still with offshore winds from the NW, so it’s still rideable. After that, it drops right back to tiny, weak waves again.
So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of Wednesday the 19th of August is the standout. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only clean, offshore window with knee-to-waist high lines. The 8th Street Jetty is a beach and jetty setup, and with that short period south swell, it might be a bit lumpy, but the offshore breeze will tidy it up. Keep in mind it’s advanced-level only when it gets over 3 ft, so it’s not for learners. The crowds are often there, so you won’t be alone.
Honestly, for the rest of the time, the surf quality is rated as poor. There’s just not enough energy. The 18th of August has a brief uptick in swell with clean conditions, but the period is a very short 4 seconds, which means the waves will be weak and crumbly. It’s more of a wind-swell bump than anything with real shape. This is one of those stretches where you’d be better off leaving the board in the car and doing something else. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on a few of those windy days, especially the 17th with fresh cross-onshore winds.
To sum it up: the 16-day window is mostly a write-off. The only real, albeit modest, call is the morning of the 19th of August. Don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 11 |
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52 | 60 | 32 | 38 | 10 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:45PM1.22m | 3:17AM0.98m | 3:47PM1.23m | 4:27AM0.97m | 4:56PM1.26m | 5:39AM1.00m | 6:05PM1.31m | 6:46AM1.07m | 7:08PM1.37m | 7:45AM1.15m | 8:03PM1.41m | 8:38AM1.22m | 8:53PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.20m | 9:59AM0.13m | 11:21PM0.16m | 11:12AM0.12m | 00:25AM0.09m | 12:18PM0.07m | 1:23AM0.02m | 1:20PM0.02m | 2:18AM-0.05m | 2:18PM-0.03m | 3:10AM-0.11m | 3:14PM-0.06m | 3:59AM-0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 61 | 23 | 21 | 36 | 43 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | WSW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — |
52 | 60 | 32 | 38 | 45 | 25 | 36 | 95 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 24 | 15 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 975 | 88 | 8 | 114 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 79 | 103 | 1099 | 972 | 557 | 284 | 52 | 103 | 250 | 964 | 441 |
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The above surf forecast table for 8th Street Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 8th Street Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 8th Street Jetty 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 (8th Street Jetty) 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).
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