Surf Forecasts:
Jax Beach Pier surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Jacksonville Beach. I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for paddlers. The forecast period runs from now through the 16-day window, but the honest truth is we’ve got a long dry spell with no real surf on offer for the first week and a half.
Let’s start with the big picture. For the first nine days, from Thursday the 27th of August right through to Monday the 7th of September, the waves are tiny and messy. Most days the swell is under 2 ft, coming from the ESE or E, with short periods around 7 to 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak – you’re looking at numbers like 20 to 49 (that’s weak energy, barely a ripple). The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the surf reports keep saying “poor surf conditions.” There’s just nothing to get excited about. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
The only glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 2nd of September. That morning at Jax Beach Pier (Florida), the wind goes glassy – dead calm, clean conditions – and we get a 1 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 12 seconds, which is a longer-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 78, still weak but the best we’ve seen. The guidance says this spot is a beach/pier setup, very consistent, and it’s exposed to swells with the optimum direction from NNE. The swell is coming from ESE, which isn’t ideal, but the glassy wind makes it worth a look for a longboard or a foiler. The water temp is about normal for the season. Crowds are often an issue here, but with waves this small, it’ll be quiet.
Then Thursday the 3rd of September morning has a clean cross-offshore wind from the S with 2 ft ESE swell (10-second period, combined energy 81). That’s surfable but very ordinary. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th also have clean morning windows with tiny swell and glassy or calm conditions, but nothing over 2 ft. It’s the kind of flat spell where you’re better off waxing the longboard and waiting for a better forecast.
After the 7th of September, the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell remains tiny – 1 ft to 2 ft from the ENE or ESE with periods of 6 to 11 seconds, and energy staying below 60. This is a lean period, and the forecasts are reliable enough near-term to say it’s not going to change quickly. For an area like Jax Beach, which is very consistent, this kind of flat run is a bit unusual, but it happens. The best bet is the Wednesday morning glass – otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
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17 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 34 | 45 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:10AM1.50m | 8:29PM1.69m | 8:47AM1.57m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:19AM0.15m | 2:21PM0.10m | 2:51AM0.10m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
7:54 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | E 12 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
19 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 34 | 2 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 13 |
17 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 7 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 9 | SE 10 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 9 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — |
34 | — | 20 | 9 | — | 115 | 15 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 309 | 738 | 54 | 70 | 395 | 4 | 583 | 774 | 583 | 654 | 2028 | 1226 | 1226 | 1226 | 1454 | 808 | 1454 | 5 |
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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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