Jacks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Look, it’s a quiet start, no two ways about it. The first few days are a dead loss for any kind of proper surf. Wednesday through to Friday are all flat or near-flat with tiny, weak lumps that aren’t worth the paddle. We’re talking about a solid three days of nothing. You’ll be sitting on the beach staring at a lake.

Then, come Saturday morning the 25th, we finally see a little bump of life. Jacks Point gets a 3.3ft swell from the south with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is still weak at 115, and the whole package is described as "surfable but very ordinary". It’s clean with a light offshore wind from the west, so it’s not a total write-off, but it’s one for the longboard or a grovel board. The real standout doesn’t arrive until the following week.

The first proper highlight is on Monday the 27th of July. The morning session at Jacks Point is the pick of the early week. You’ve got a solid 3.0ft groundswell from the ESE with a 13-second period, giving it real shape and energy. The combined energy is a moderate 406, and the wind is a clean offshore from the west. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, lined up, and begging for a carve. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 3.9ft, but the wind swings south and becomes cross-off, stirring things up a little.

Now, the true standout of the whole 16-day window is Tuesday the 28th of July. Jacks Point is going to be firing. We’re looking at a 5.9ft ESE groundswell with a 14-second period, pumping in with a very strong combined energy of 1303. This is a serious swell. The morning has a light offshore cross-off from the NNW, keeping the face clean. This is for experienced surfers only; anything over 4.9ft gets heavy for the average punter, and this is pushing well into expert territory. The swell direction from the ESE is exactly what Jacks Point wants, hitting the reef properly. Be aware that crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that peak, the swell backs off but stays fun. Wednesday the 29th still has a solid 4.6ft from the ESE with a 13-second period. The morning offshore from the WNW is glassy, giving you very clean, powerful waves. A proper session for anyone comfortable in the shoulder-high range.

The good run continues into the end of the month. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st both offer clean, 3.3-3.9ft swells with offshore winds in the mornings. The energy stays moderate, and the surf is good, clean, and reliable.

Into the first week of August, the size drops. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have smaller, knee-to-waist high waves, but still with a clean, offshore feel. You’ll get a few rides, but it’s not a standout.

Then, the final surprise of the forecast comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. Another big pulse arrives from the SSE, hitting 5.6ft with a very long 15-second period. The energy is very strong at 1212. This is again for the experienced crew, and the wind is cross-off from the NW. The long period will make these waves very powerful and fast on the reef. The morning is the best bet.

So, in summary: suffer through the first few days of nothing, then Sunday the 26th gives you a tiny taste. The absolute best days for competent surfers are Tuesday 28th July and Wednesday 5th August. For the everyday surfer looking for clean, manageable waves, Monday 27th July and Wednesday 29th July are your sweet spots.

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