Jacobs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s lining up for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down day by day.

First up, the opening window. Monday the 24th kicks off with a clean morning at Jacobs Bay, but the swell is a bit lumpy and the energy is moderate (913). The 6ft WSW swell with a 12-second period is decent, but the cross-off wind keeps it clean. The afternoon gets messy as the wind swings onshore, so the morning is the go. This is a beginner-friendly break, and the water temp is about average for this time of year.

Tuesday the 25th brings a bigger pulse. Morning sees a 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with moderate energy (2276). Wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. That’s a solid wave for the more experienced crowd, but the size is edging into the range where beginners might feel the pinch. The afternoon turns lumpy again with a fresh cross-shore chop.

Now, here’s the standout. Wednesday morning the 26th – if you can get out there, this is the best of the first week. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the 6ft SW swell is still packing a punch with 13-second period and moderate energy (1368). The water is clean as a whistle, and the commentary says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window. The afternoon sees the wind shift, so make it a morning mission.

The rest of the week into the weekend is a bit of a slog. Thursday through Saturday mornings are mostly clean, but the swell drops off to 4ft to 5ft, and the energy is weak to moderate. The wind is cross-off or light, so it’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. Sunday the 30th is a write-off – the onshore wind kills it, and the 12ft swell is just too big for this break, with the commentary confirming it’s too big for the spot.

Looking into the second week, Monday the 31st through Tuesday the 1st of September sees a return of 7ft to 8ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on, making it a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (1290 to 1518), but it’s not the cleanest. Wednesday the 2nd is a stormy mess with strong wind and a massive 13ft swell – that’s strictly for the experts, and even then, it’s messy. Thursday the 3rd is more of the same with rain showers and strong cross-shore wind.

Then, another potential standout. Friday the 4th of September morning. The wind goes glassy again, and the 8ft S swell is clean and powerful (1781). The commentary says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a promising long-range call, but with it being a week and a half out, keep an eye on the wind. The afternoon gets a little bumpy.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th see a bigger SW swell of 10ft, but the wind is cross or cross-off, and the break is flagged as too big for this spot. So, the experts might find something, but it’s a heavy one.

The final days, Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, are back to moderate 6ft to 8ft swell with moderate energy, but the cross-shore wind keeps it from being perfect.

So, the best bets are Wednesday the 26th morning for a glassy, clean session, and Friday the 4th of September morning for another glassy window if you’re keen on something bigger. The rest of the time is a pick-and-choose your clean slots.

Rusty.

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