Jacks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. There’s a long, flat spell with hardly any energy in the water, so don’t bother clearing your schedule just yet. The only real window that gets me talking is further out, around the 17th and 18th of August.

The standout of the entire forecast is Monday the 17th of August at Jacks Point. That morning we’re looking at a clean, glassy start with a 4 ft swell rolling in from the SE. The period is a nice long 12 seconds, which means proper groundswell with some punch. The combined energy is a solid 364 — that’s a moderate, healthy pulse. Winds are glassy with a slight offshore touch from the west. It’s an advanced reef break, so it’s for the crew who know the lineup, and with a swell direction matching the optimum ENE, it should line up nicely. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but on a Monday morning you might get a few sets to yourself.

Tuesday morning the 18th is also worth waking up for. Similar setup: 3 ft SE swell, 12-second period, clean northwest cross-off breeze, with combined energy at 310. Not quite the peak of Monday, but still very, very good for this stretch. The afternoons get a bit cross-on, so mornings are the call.

Before that, there’s almost nothing. A tiny blip on Sunday the 9th morning shows a 4 ft swell, but it’s a short 5-second period windswell — weak and choppy, not worth paddling out for. The rest of the first week is flat or blown out.

The water temp sits around 49°F with a positive anomaly of 2°F, so it’s running slightly warmer than average for August — not a huge surprise, but comfortable enough in a good wetsuit.

For the long range, keep an eye on the 17th and 18th. That’s your window. Until then, wax down the longboard for a flatwater paddle if you’re feeling keen.

Stay frothy.

Rusty.

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