Jax Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf coming up, so you might want to sort your fins or re-wax the board for a while. That being said, there’s a little pulse of energy trying to show up way down the line, so don’t lose hope completely.

Right now, we’re looking at a pretty quiet period. The surf is tiny, with waves only around 1ft, and the energy is weak, coming in at just 14. The winds are light and glassy early, but that’s not enough to make much out of nothing. We’re in for several days of this kind of thing. The swell stays small through the 21st, with occasional light offshore breezes, but the wave heights just aren’t there to get excited about. There’s still a bit of life in the water, but you’d be scratching for a thigh-high wave. We are still seeing that ESE swell, but it’s inconsistent and has very little push behind it.

As we move through the weekend and into the next week, things stay pretty slow. The mornings see some clean, glassy conditions, but the wave heights stay pretty much the same. There will be moments where a slightly better swell rolls in, but the periods are short and the energy remains weak. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. The water temp here is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit, just patience.

Now, there is a glimmer of hope. Looking at the end of our window, we start to see some better energy on the horizon. Around Friday the 28th, the swell picks up to around 3ft, and the energy jumps to a moderate 194. The winds look favorable, with some cross-offshore flow keeping things clean. It looks like we might finally have some surfable waves. This is the first time in a while we're seeing a real pulse.

The standout period is shaping up for Saturday morning, August 29th. That’s when we see the biggest swell of the entire forecast, with waves hitting about 4ft and a more solid period of 13 seconds. The energy is getting strong at 426, and we’ve got light offshore winds from the WSW. Early morning will be the time to go. The swell is coming from the ESE, which lines up perfectly for Jax Beach Pier (Jacksonville). It should have some decent shape to it, and with those clean winds, the surf will likely be some of the best we’ve seen in weeks. Just be aware, the afternoon could get a bit messy with a storm risk and stronger crosswinds kicking in.

This upcoming Saturday surf isn’t huge, but after all this flatness, it’s going to feel like a good one. It’s not a wave for beginners, but it’s a step up in size and should have enough punch for a fun session. With that southeast pulse and good winds, it’s the one clear standout in this otherwise quiet stretch. Get on it if you can.

That's it for now.

Rusty

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