Jacobs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s how the surf’s shaping up for Jacobs Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got some solid surf on offer. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 57°, so don’t forget the booties. The first standout is Thursday morning, July 30th. It’s glassy with a light ESE breeze, and we’re looking at a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 878. This is a great window for beginners, given the size and the clean conditions. The swell direction is a good match for the break’s optimum, and while crowds are possible, the quality will be worth it.

Through Friday and Saturday, the swell eases but stays fun. Friday morning has a clean 4ft SW swell with offshore ESE winds at 15 mph, and the energy drops to 436. Saturday morning is the pick of the weekend: clear skies, light offshore E wind, and a 5ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period—that’s 736 units of energy. The afternoon glass-off with NW wind is a treat too.

Now, Monday August 3rd is a real standout. Morning glass, 5ft WSW groundswell at 14 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1073. The wind is off the land, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is manageable for confident intermediates too.

Things get hefty from Wednesday August 5th. The swell jumps to 10ft–12ft SW, with periods up to 15 seconds and energy readings over 4000. This is too big for beginners and only for experts. The cross-onshore wind makes it messy, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. That big energy continues through the weekend, with 16ft sets on Sunday August 9th, but the wind is howling onshore. It’s a write-off.

Monday August 10th stays big and lumpy, but Tuesday August 11th morning offers a reprieve. The swell drops to 8ft S, with a clean NNE breeze at 5 mph. The energy is 1423, and it’s glassy clean. This is another good window for experienced surfers, but the short 9-second period means the waves won’t have as much shape—fine for a paddle if you’re hungry.

Wednesday August 12th is a solid morning with a clean 5ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, and offshore E wind at 20 mph. The energy is 1173, and it’s clean. The afternoon is similar but smaller. The final worthwhile session is Friday August 14th morning, with 5ft WSW groundswell, an 11-second period, and a light SE cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 1139, and it’s clean. Expect a few others in the water.

So, the best bets are Thursday July 30th morning for beginners, and Monday August 3rd morning for the cleaner, more powerful session. The second week is a mix of big and messy, though Tuesday and Wednesday mornings offer a window for the keen.

Rusty.

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