Surf Forecasts:
Jacks Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 23s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 23s period, SSE swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacks Point this week:
The surf forecast for Jacks Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Point in the next 16 days are 0.8m 23s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 23s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down Jacks Point. It’s a reef, advanced only, fairly consistent. But Thursday 16th July? Forget it—0.3m ESE, poor. Friday 17th morning shows a little pulse: 3ft ESE swell, 16-second period, clean cross-off, moderate energy (391). It’s okay. The real standout is Saturday 18th July. Morning: 3ft SSE, 23-second period, clean, energy 997—strong. Afternoon: glassy, same 3ft SSE, 23 seconds, and energy hits 1323—that’s strong to very strong. That long-period groundswell will wrap around the reef nicely, even though the direction (SSE) isn’t the ideal ENE. With glassy conditions and only 3ft, it’ll be clean, punchy, and fun. Crowds sometimes—worth it. Sunday 19th morning: 2ft ESE, 13 seconds, clean, energy 300. Monday 20th morning: glassy again, 2ft SE, 18 seconds, energy 474—good but not as good. After that, the surf drops off. Tuesday 21st morning: 2ft SE, 16 seconds, clean, energy 358. Wednesday 22nd onward: tiny—1ft down to 0.7ft—poor conditions. A small blip Sunday 26th morning: 1ft ESE, 14 seconds, clean, energy 120—ordinary. Monday 27th morning similar. The rest of the two weeks is flat or close. Saturday 18th afternoon is the pick. If you’re advanced, that’s your window. Beginners, it’s too small anyway. Stay sharp.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 36 | 52 | 155 | 298 | 380 | 335 | 692 | 680 | 210 | 158 | 149 | 120 | 319 | 309 | 258 | 278 | 166 | 35 | 31 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:02AM2.49m | 5:10PM2.55m | 5:10AM2.42m | 6:05PM2.49m | 6:19AM2.33m | 6:59PM2.37m | 7:20AM2.23m | 7:53PM2.23m | 8:18AM2.14m | 8:48PM2.10m | 9:17AM2.07m | 9:47PM2.01m | 10:14AM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.59m | 10:31AM0.44m | 10:57PM0.61m | 11:31AM0.43m | 11:53PM0.63m | 12:31PM0.46m | 00:49AM0.64m | 1:28PM0.53m | 1:47AM0.65m | 2:22PM0.61m | 2:47AM0.67m | 3:18PM0.68m | 3:48AM0.69m | 4:19PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 33 | 6 | 16 | 155 | 298 | 380 | 335 | 305 | 289 | 210 | 158 | 149 | 89 | 319 | 309 | 258 | 278 | 166 | 35 | 31 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 36 | 34 | 95 | 93 | 86 | 91 | 692 | 680 | 151 | 126 | 142 | 62 | 57 | 57 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | ESE 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | — | SSE 16 | SE 21 | SE 20 | SE 19 | SSE 18 | ESE 12 | — | — | ESE 12 | — | SSE 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | — | 52 | 159 | 116 | 44 | 75 | — | 354 | 115 | 16 | 57 | 120 | 98 | — | — | 52 | — | 21 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 88 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 88 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jacks Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacks Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacks Point 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 (Jacks Point) 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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