Jax Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.31° N 81.39° W

Jax Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jax Beach Pier sea temperature is
28.0°C
0.5° 

Jax Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jax Beach Pier surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jax Beach Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jax Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Gotta level with you—this 16-day window is a tough one. The first real surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until Wednesday, September 2nd, and even then it’s still poor. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy surf with hardly anything worth paddling out for.

Jax Beach Pier is the only game in town. Water temp is 82°, which is just under a degree cooler than average for this time of year, so it feels pretty normal. The first week is all tiny surf under 3 feet, with mostly cross-onshore breezes keeping it choppy. There’s a brief moment Thursday morning, September 3rd, where the wind goes glassy on a weak 2-foot swell from the ESE, period only 9 seconds. Combined energy is just 66—barely a ripple. You could float on a longboard, but not much more.

The one little standout comes Wednesday morning, September 9th. We get a pulse: 2 feet from the ESE, period jumping to 12 seconds (longer period groundswell). The combined energy hits 193—still moderate but with a little more grunt. Problem is, the wind is onshore from the ENE at 15 mph, so it’ll be bumpy. That long period on a beach-and-pier setup tends to make waves close out and get fat. It’s the best chance for a real wave, but it’s not for beginners. That size is fine for learning, but the onshore wind and longer gaps between sets will make it tricky.

Otherwise, you get a couple glassy mornings—like Saturday, September 5th, with 1 foot from the ESE and dead calm. Combined energy is only 14. You could sit out and enjoy the sunrise, but surfing is a stretch.

If you’re a kitesurfer, the afternoons with cross-onshore breeze and small chop might actually be more fun than paddling. For surfers, this is a real lull. Blank runs like this happen here, and forecasts can shift. Let’s hope they do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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ESE
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8
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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59
13
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16
33
33
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121
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98
66
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40
Wind (km/h)
10
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10
S
20
ENE
10
ESE
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E
15
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10
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High Tide
9:06PM1.69m
9:27AM1.65m
9:45PM1.67m
10:08AM1.73m
10:25PM1.65m
10:51AM1.79m
11:07PM1.61m
11:37AM1.82m
11:53PM1.55m
12:28PM1.83m
00:45AM1.48m
1:27PM1.81m
1:47AM1.43m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.08m
3:22AM0.06m
3:37PM0.06m
3:54AM0.02m
4:16PM0.05m
4:27AM-0.00m
4:59PM0.07m
5:06AM-0.01m
5:47PM0.11m
5:50AM0.01m
6:46PM0.17m
6:47AM0.05m
7:56PM0.22m
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7:52
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7:50
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Jax Beach Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jax Beach Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jax Beach Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jax Beach Pier 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 (Jax Beach Pier) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jax Beach Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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