Jacobs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

We’ve got a stretch of surf coming up at Jacobs Bay, but honestly, the start of this period is a bit of a write-off for paddle surfing. From Thursday the 6th through the weekend, the swell is just too damn big for this spot. We’re looking at a solid 10ft to 12ft of SW swell, with a strong combined energy reading of (3598) to (4815). That’s a lot of water moving around, way too much for a beginner-friendly break like this. It’s more of a kite-surfing kind of show.

Things start to settle early next week. Monday the 10th the swell drops to 6ft and the energy eases (2088), but it’s still a bit messy and marginal. Not worth getting too excited.

Then, here’s the standout – Tuesday the 11th of August. That morning we get a clean 7ft S swell with a decent 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph. It’s setting up some proper clean lines. By the afternoon, it gets even better: glassy conditions, not a breath of wind, and the swell holds at a manageable 6ft. This is the best window. The energy is moderate (1348), but for an experienced surfer, this is going to be absolutely fun. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for anyone comfortable in overhead surf, this is the session to circle.

Wednesday the 12th also looks promising. A solid 6ft WSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The morning is clean with light ENE winds. That long period means the waves will have serious push and shape, but at a beach break like Jacobs Bay, it can get a bit straight and testing. Still, it’s worth a look for the experienced crew.

After that, there’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the month with mixed conditions and smaller, shorter-period swell hanging around 5ft to 6ft. Not much to write home about until Sunday the 16th, when we get another glassy morning with 6ft WSW swell. It’s not massive, but clean, and that’s always a good thing.

Looking further out, the 18th of August sees a bump in size again with 8ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s likely going to be a bit of a mess. It’s a potentially powerful swell but not the cleanest setup.

The last real notable window is on Thursday the 21st of August. The morning brings a clean 6ft SW swell with an offshore breeze from the southeast at 9 mph. It’s the kind of session that could end the period on a high note for anyone with a bit of experience.

So, bottom line: Tuesday the 11th is the unquestioned best day. Wednesday the 12th is a good second. Everything else is either too big, too small, or too windy for a proper session at Jacobs Bay. Keep an eye on that Tuesday.

Rusty.

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