8th Street Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.26° N 74.60° W

8th Street Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 8th Street Jetty sea temperature is
24.9°C
2.2° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with 324 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, buddy, grab a coffee and let me walk you through the next couple of weeks. If you’re looking for a proper surf, you’re gonna need some patience. There’s a long quiet spell at the start.

Overall Pattern
Right from the jump, things are looking flat and pretty average. The water’s sitting at 77°F, which is about 4°F warmer than what’s normal for this time of year – that’s way above average, so you’ll feel that difference. Swell energy’s weak, barely cracking 100, and the wind’s shifting all over. We’ve got a real dry spell for surfers for the first week and a bit.

Detailed Run

Friday, August 28 kicks off with a tiny 2ft ESE swell, period at 8 seconds, and a cross-on breeze from the S at 3 mph. It’s a poor setup, and the energy is only 49. Afternoon gets messier with a risk of thunderstorms. Saturday (29th) and Sunday (30th) are the same story – weak swells, poor quality, and wind either cross or cross-on. Nothing to get worked up over.

Monday, August 31 afternoon gives us a brief breather: the wind goes glassy, but the swell’s still only 2ft from the SE with an 8-second period. Energy hits 29. You could have a quiet, clean float, but it’s not really surfable.

Then we hit a dead zone. From September 1 right through to the morning of September 7, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Swells stay under 2ft, periods are short, and the winds are messy. The combined energy barely cracks double digits most days. On September 3 and 4 we get some clean offshore and cross-off winds from the NW, but the swell just isn’t there. It’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

The Best of a Quiet Period

The only real standout in the whole 16 days is Monday, September 7. That morning, at 8th Street Jetty, we finally get a bump. The swell sits at 2ft from the E with an 11-second period – that’s a proper long-period groundswell, giving the waves some shape. The combined energy jumps to 110, the first time we’ve seen triple digits. And the wind? Glassy – dead calm. That makes for clean, tidy little waves. It’s the best on offer, even though it’s small. The direction (E) isn’t perfect for the jetty (NE is optimum), but the lack of wind and the long period will still give you a few fun, well-formed runners. Keep in mind the break is “very consistent,” but it’s for advanced surfers only. Crowds are “often,” so expect company.

After that morning, Monday afternoon goes messy with a cross-on southerly again, and Tuesday (Sep 8) is back to flat and forgettable. Wednesday through Saturday the 12th stay poor – tiny swells, wrong winds, and energy levels dropping below 50 again. Not worth the drive.

Wrap-up
Honestly, if you’ve got a kiteboard, the lighter wind days might suit you better. For the rest of us, the only real window is the morning of Monday, September 7, at 8th Street Jetty. It’s small but clean. Everything else is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.6
SE
4
0.9
SE
12
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
35
33
18
16
23
18
14
26
16
28
13
9
12
248
59
55
47
29
28
18
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SSW
20
NNE
15
NE
10
ESE
10
S
15
SSW
20
S
10
SW
10
NE
5
ESE
10
W
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
9:08AM1.15m
9:20PM1.27m
9:43AM1.19m
9:56PM1.25m
10:18AM1.23m
10:34PM1.21m
10:57AM1.25m
11:17PM1.15m
11:40AM1.25m
00:06AM1.09m
12:30PM1.25m
1:03AM1.04m
1:27PM1.23m
2:05AM0.99m
Low Tide
3:52PM0.07m
4:17AM-0.03m
4:34PM0.05m
4:52AM-0.03m
5:14PM0.05m
5:26AM-0.02m
5:56PM0.07m
6:01AM0.00m
6:40PM0.10m
6:40AM0.05m
7:32PM0.15m
7:27AM0.10m
8:38PM0.19m
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6:22
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6:24
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6:26
6:26
6:28
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7:35
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7:31
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7:29
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7:25
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6
24
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Temp °C
25
27
27
22
22
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26
25
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24
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24
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30
36
33
Feels °C
28
29
29
20
20
25
25
26
25
25
26
26
25
26
25
25
27
27
31
36
34
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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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