Surf Forecasts:
Jacobs Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacobs Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Jacobs Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacobs Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacobs Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid stretch of surf lining up at Jacobs Bay. This is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach break with an easterly offshore, so clean conditions are on the table. Water temp is 58°F right now, about 2°F cooler than usual—just a touch nippy.
Kicking off Sunday, July 26th, we’ve got a clean 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period and glassy ENE wind at 3 mph. The energy is strong (1493). This one’s for the experienced crowd—this size is pushing expert territory. Expect some company, as crowds are “sometimes,” but with glass like this, it’s worth it.
Sunday afternoon the wind swings south at 12 mph and goes cross-shore, chopping things up. Still a decent 7ft swell, but not the same quality.
Monday morning the 27th is a big one. A 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, cross-off south wind at 22 mph, and energy pumping at 5400. Experts only. That long period at a beach break means it might break a bit straight and reform. Monday afternoon is a write-off with near-gale winds.
Tuesday and Wednesday the 28th and 29th offer cleaner windows. Tuesday morning has an 8ft SW with 14-second period and cross-off SE wind at 16 mph. Wednesday morning drops to 7ft with a 13-second period and glassy NE wind at 3 mph—smooth and clean.
Into the first week of August, the swell backs off to 4ft to 5ft. Saturday the 1st has a 4ft SW with a nice 14-second period and light ENE wind—very good, clean conditions for all levels. Sunday the 2nd brings 5ft SW at 18 seconds, but NNW wind makes it lumpy.
From Monday the 3rd to the 10th, swell runs 7ft to 8ft with SW and WSW directions. Monday the 3rd has a clean 7ft SW with 14-second period and light SE wind—excellent for experts. Monday the 10th of August is a highlight: 7ft WSW with 11-second period and a proper offshore E wind at 9 mph. Wind is offshore, waves are clean, and the energy is 1627. That’s a cracker.
Pick your windows, look for the clean morning offshore slots. Best bets: this Sunday the 26th, Monday the 27th for the big wave crew, and Monday the 10th of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1167 | 1058 | 581 | 3736 | 3859 | 2907 | 2544 | 2171 | 1591 | 1346 | 1164 | 1050 | 760 | 649 | 653 | 416 | 361 | 246 | 556 | 471 | 563 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:52PM1.20m | 1:56AM1.26m | 2:28PM1.29m | 2:33AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.38m | 3:06AM1.39m | 3:33PM1.45m | 3:38AM1.43m | 4:03PM1.51m | 4:10AM1.44m | 4:33PM1.54m | 4:41AM1.44m | 5:03PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.46m | 8:20AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.18m | 9:41PM0.25m | 9:50AM0.14m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.13m | 11:13PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1167 | 1058 | 491 | 3736 | 3859 | 2907 | 2544 | 2171 | 1591 | 1346 | 1164 | 1050 | 760 | 649 | 653 | 416 | 361 | 246 | 556 | 471 | 563 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 326 | 305 | 581 | 1664 | — | — | 439 | 273 | 202 | 71 | 28 | — | — | — | 113 | 46 | 63 | 72 | 61 | 47 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 5 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | NNE 5 | SSW 11 | SW 21 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 30 | 160 | 5 | 22 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 6 | — | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | E 2 | — | N 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 135 | — | 1065 | 1308 | 586 | 368 | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 112 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 27 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 84 | 132 | 84 | 82 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 47 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jacobs Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacobs Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacobs Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jacobs Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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