Jacobs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Jacobs Bay over the next couple of weeks.

The water’s sitting at 55°, which is a solid 4° colder than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so if you’re heading out, you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

We’ve got a mixed bag coming in. The first few days offer some swell, but the wind is a bit of a bully, making it tricky to find a clean window. Things start to shape up properly from later in the week, and there’s a real standout session on the horizon.

The pick of the lot is likely the glassy morning on Saturday, August 15th. The swell is a consistent 6 ft from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds, so there’s some decent energy in the water (1346). The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. That’s a morning to paddle out early and just enjoy the smooth lines. Jacobs Bay is a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, but with 6 ft swell it’ll be pushing it for the absolute greenhorns. It’s a solid, fun-size wave for the rest of us.

We also have a promising Monday morning on the 17th. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the WSW, with a period of 13 seconds and heaps of energy (2245). The wind is glassy again. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be a powerful wave. At 8 ft, this is firmly in the experienced-only zone. But if you’ve got the skills, this could be a ripper before the wind swings onshore later.

Beyond that, things get a bit messy. The following week has some strong southerly winds that chop things up. We do see another clean shot on Saturday the 22nd, with a glassy morning and 5 ft swell from the SW. The energy is moderate (982), and it’s a much more manageable size. That’s a nice, relaxed session for anyone.

The long-range forecast has a couple of potential bright spots, like the mornings of the 23rd and 24th, with clean conditions and solid 6 ft to 8 ft SW groundswell. Plenty of energy there (1572 and 1855). But we’re talking a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the forecast. It’s promising but not locked in.

There’s a decent run of swell here, and a few real gems to get excited about, especially those Saturday and Monday windows. Don’t sleep on that glassy dawn patrol.

Rusty.

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