8th Street Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.26° N 74.60° W

8th Street Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 8th Street Jetty sea temperature is
24.8° C
1.6° 

8th Street Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


8th Street Jetty surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 54 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 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 8th Street Jetty over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down the next couple of weeks at 8th Street Jetty. And I’m gonna keep it real with you—it’s a rough stretch. The water temp is 25°, which is a touch warmer than normal for mid-August, so that’s a small win, but the surf is mostly a no-go.

From the 18th through the 28th, it’s a desert. We’ve got waves, sure, but they’re tiny—ankle to knee high most days. The wind is constantly onshore or cross-shore, making things messy and choppy. There’s also a lot of storm risk, especially in the afternoons, which just adds to the gloom. The swell energy is weak, mostly in the double digits (30 to 55 combined energy) – not enough push to make anything rideable. A few mornings look like they might have clean conditions, like the 19th and 20th with a cross-off breeze, but with waves that small, it’s just a flat lake with a little texture. Swell periods are short too, under 8 seconds, so it’s all junky windswell. You’d be better off staying home.

There’s a little bump on the 22nd, but it’s still poor with onshore winds and rain. Not worth the effort.

The one standout in this entire period is the morning of the 30th. The wind finally goes glassy, with a light offshore breeze, and the swell picks up to about 2ft from the ESE with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate, around 53 combined. It won’t be epic, but it will be clean and fun on a longboard. The jetty will help focus that swell, and with the wind offshore, it’ll be a much better experience. The direction isn’t perfect—a bit south of the jetty’s optimum NE—but it’ll wrap in a little. That’s the one morning you might get some clean little waves to yourself.

After that, things drop off again through the first few days of September. The 2nd has more energy in the water (139 combined energy), but the period is short and the wind turns onshore, chopping it all up. No dice.

So, here’s the plan: if you’re jonesing for a wave, mark your calendar for the morning of the 30th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time in the next 16 days where the stars align for a clean, rideable surf. It’s a long wait, but that’s the reality of it. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, this is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
18
47
31
20
11
18
14
15
14
13
27
31
21
15
14
14
14
34
19
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SW
10
W
20
SW
10
SW
5
N
15
NE
15
N
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
SE
25
E
25
ENE
10
NE
15
SE
20
S
10
SSW
10
W
15
W
10
NW
Wind State
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:42AM0.99m
2:16PM1.13m
2:32AM0.92m
3:04PM1.10m
3:25AM0.88m
3:56PM1.08m
4:23AM0.86m
4:53PM1.08m
5:24AM0.87m
5:49PM1.11m
6:21AM0.91m
6:42PM1.16m
Low Tide
8:06PM0.20m
8:11AM0.19m
9:05PM0.26m
9:04AM0.26m
10:09PM0.29m
10:06AM0.29m
11:11PM0.28m
11:07AM0.29m
00:05AM0.25m
12:02PM0.27m
00:53AM0.20m
12:52PM0.22m
1:38AM0.14m
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7:50
7:47
7:46
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7:44
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7:40
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1
2
1
1
5
7
2
1
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11
5
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Temp °C
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25
27
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28
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Feels °C
28
28
28
29
28
26
26
24
21
22
22
23
18
24
26
27
21
26
26
23
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Information about the 8th Street Jetty Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 8th Street Jetty may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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