Jacobs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get stuck into the outlook for the next 16 days at Jacobs Bay.

We’ll see a real mix of conditions, but the standout window is coming up. The week kicks off with a beautiful, clean morning on Monday the 3rd of August. The water is a bit cooler than average for this time of year at 57°F, but that’s not too unusual. The early session on Monday is the pick of the first few days – clean 5ft SW swell with an offshore easterly breeze, and that lovely 13-second period is giving it some proper push. The combined energy is moderate (949). The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so the morning is your window.

Tuesday the 4th is smaller, dropping to 4ft, but still clean in the morning with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy drops back (537), but it’s a fun, manageable size for a beginner-friendly spot like this.

Now, Wednesday the 5th to Sunday the 9th is a big-swell period, but it’s where things get tricky. The swell is pumping – we’re talking 6ft to 12ft, with the combined energy hitting well into the four digits (over 2000 and up to 4369). That’s strong wave energy. But the wind is all over the place: cross-shore, cross-onshore, and even strong breezes. For a beach break like Jacobs Bay, those big swells with poor wind make for a bumpy, choppy mess. It’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session on those days. Plus, when the swell is over 8ft, this spot is really only for experts.

The real magic turns up on Monday the 10th of August. The swell drops to a solid 7ft from the S, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1201), and the wind is light. This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, punchy waves.

Tuesday the 11th is a nice reset – 4ft, light offshore, clean again. Easy paddling, fun waves.

But the true standout I’m most excited about is Wednesday the 12th of August. You’ve got a 6ft WSW groundswell with a massive 19-second period – that’s very long period energy. The combined energy is pumping (2894). The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is the kind of day where the long-period swell will really wrap into the point, giving you long, well-shaped walls. For a beginner break, this is still a bit punchy, but for the solid intermediate and up, it’s the best on offer.

The rest of the second week keeps building. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see the swell pushing 10ft again, but with clean winds. These are big, powerful days for experts only. The afternoon of Friday the 14th is especially notable: glassy conditions, 8ft WSW swell, light winds – perfect for the crew that can handle it.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th offer a mix, with Sunday the 16th morning looking glassy again with an 8ft WSW swell. Another one for the experienced.

Overall, the best bet for the average surfer is the morning of Monday the 10th of August, with the Wednesday the 12th of August being the top-tier session for those who want quality and power. Crowds are possible at Jacobs Bay, so get in early on those clean mornings.

Rusty.

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