Surf Forecasts:
Jacarandas surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacarandas this week:
The surf forecast for Jacarandas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacarandas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacarandas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, let's get straight into it. We're looking at a pretty lean stretch ahead, folks. The first real positive pulse isn't until the 1st of September, so we've got a bit of a dry spell to get through. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be comfortable in a shorty.
The pick of the entire outlook, and the only one that really gets the blood pumping, is Jacarandas on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. We're looking at a clean 4ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 12 seconds. The wind is forecast to be glassy. That's a magic word. It means the surface will be like a mirror, and the waves will be wrapping in beautifully. The combined energy is moderate (512). It's a point break, and it's exposed to the SW swell, so it's going to be handling that energy well. It's a consistent spot, so you'll get plenty of waves. Keep in mind the crowds are often there, so get in early.
The following Wednesday and Thursday, the 2nd and 3rd of September, the swell jumps up. We're looking at 7ft SW swell on both days, but the wind is cross-shore, and the forecast is marginal. The combined energy is strong (1957 on Wednesday morning). That's a lot of water moving. For the average surfer, this is getting big, and the short 12-second period means it's going to be a bit of a battle. This is more of an expert-only window, and the cross-shore wind will make it tricky. It's likely more interesting for the kite crew than the paddle crew.
Before that, from the 19th of August right through to the 31st, it's a tough watch. The swell is small, mostly under 3ft, and the winds are onshore or cross-onshore, which is just going to chop it up. The energy is weak to moderate (200-400 range). There are a few moments where the forecast is 'marginal', but it's not worth getting excited about. The 29th of August pops up with a 5ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore, so it's another messy one.
So, the takeaway? Get your skates on for the 1st of September. That glassy morning is your window. The big stuff on the 2nd and 3rd is for the brave and the experts. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 297 | 284 | 186 | 140 | 136 | 111 | 158 | 258 | 116 | 301 | 264 | 203 | 201 | 175 | 222 | 283 | 165 | 161 | 248 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:46AM1.34m | 11:15AM1.26m | 2:07PM1.26m | 8:58AM1.22m | 4:46PM1.31m | 8:16AM1.25m | 5:47PM1.42m | 8:09AM1.30m | 6:29PM1.54m | 8:16AM1.36m | 7:04PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.75m | 11:47PM0.63m | 12:02PM1.26m | 00:24AM0.50m | 12:17PM1.17m | 00:51AM0.39m | 12:34PM1.07m | 1:14AM0.29m | 12:55PM0.96m | 1:36AM0.21m | 1:18PM0.85m | 1:58AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 297 | 284 | 186 | 140 | 136 | 111 | 158 | 258 | 116 | 301 | 264 | 203 | 178 | 175 | 172 | 283 | 165 | 161 | 248 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 4 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 30 | 28 | 100 | 25 | 114 | 113 | 201 | 109 | 222 | 98 | 96 | 54 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 67 | 54 | 12 | 56 | 48 | 44 | 49 | 61 | 25 | 97 | 37 | 30 | 33 | 12 | — | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 298 | 0 | 128 | 298 | 0 | 128 | 339 | 0 | 128 | 54 | 0 | 128 | 300 | 0 | 128 | 298 | 0 | 128 | 298 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jacarandas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacarandas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacarandas 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 (Jacarandas) 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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