
Surf Forecasts:
8th Street Jetty surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 131 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 8th Street Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, this is a tough stretch. Right now and for the next 16 days, the surf is going to be a real struggle. There’s a long gap of nothing worthwhile on the cards, and nothing that really gets the heart pumping. For the first week and a half, it’s flat to tiny, with poor conditions making it a write-off. Then, around the 20th of September, we see a pulse of energy, but it comes with messy wind.
Let’s start with the only spot on offer: 8th Street Jetty. It’s an advanced-level break, fairly exposed to the swell. The water temperature is a balmy 77°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, like summer has overstayed its welcome.
From now until the 20th of September, the swell is a joke. We’re looking at mostly 0.7 ft to 3 ft of weak, short-period slop. The combined wave energy is pitiful, barely cracking double digits (9 to 59). The only positive is that on Saturday the 12th, the morning goes glassy with a light ESE breeze, and on Thursday the 10th afternoon, we get a gentle offshore from the WNW. But with a swell height of only 1.0 ft, it’s not worth paddling out for. The wind shifts around a lot, but it’s mostly cross or onshore, with a few cross-off moments. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.”
Then, on Sunday the 20th of September, the afternoon shows a bit of life. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the east, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 157 (moderate), but it’s ruined by a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the ENE, making it choppy. Too lumpy for a good time.
The 21st of September Monday morning and afternoon sees the biggest swell of the outlook: 5 ft from the east, with a 7-second period. The energy is up to 246 (strong). But again, the wind is a moderate cross-shore chop, making it messy. At 5 ft, it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, and the wind won’t do it any favours. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
The rest of the period fades back into tiny, weak waves with poor wind. There’s no standout here. The best of a bad bunch is the 21st of September, but it’s not a day to get excited about. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a real flat spell. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
Stay tuned, and hopefully, the ocean wakes up soon.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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6 | 14 | 14 | 53 | 131 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 32 | 36 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:54PM1.32m | 7:30AM1.21m | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.28m | 8:34PM1.36m | 9:05AM1.33m | 9:19PM1.33m | 9:48AM1.34m | 10:02PM1.27m | 10:31AM1.33m | 10:45PM1.19m | 11:15AM1.28m | 11:30PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM-0.04m | 2:06PM-0.01m | 2:46AM-0.09m | 2:58PM-0.05m | 3:31AM-0.11m | 3:48PM-0.06m | 4:14AM-0.10m | 4:34PM-0.04m | 4:54AM-0.07m | 5:18PM-0.01m | 5:31AM-0.00m | 6:00PM0.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | E 6 |
6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 78 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 15 | — | 23 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 |
3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 21 | 20 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SE 9 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — |
— | 14 | 14 | 53 | 131 | 160 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 32 | 36 | — | 5 | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 773 | 363 | 2386 | 1397 | 773 | 9 | 63 | 8 | 59 | 78 | 284 | 1107 | 964 | 557 | 130 | 279 | 78 | 24 | 458 | 78 |
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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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