
Surf Forecasts:
Jax Beach Pier surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up, it's Rusty. The next sixteen days here are a tough beat. We’ve got a long, flat spell to start, with nothing doing until the very end of the window. Don't hold your breath.
First up, the water at Jax Beach Pier is sitting at a warm 84°F with a temperature anomaly of just 0.2°F, so it’s pretty much exactly what you’d expect for this time of year.
From now through to the 13th of August, it’s a total write-off. We’re looking at a solid week and a half of nothing but tiny, weak waves or flatness. The combined energy barely registers, often sitting at single-digit values. The wind is a mix of onshore and cross-shore, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." You’d be better off taking the board in for a repair or just hanging out at the beach with a towel. There is simply no surf on offer.
The only glimmer of hope comes right at the end. On the morning of Friday the 14th of August, we finally see something. A chest-high 5ft swell from the ENE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 232, which is solid moderate energy. The wind is a light offshore from the SSW, making for clean conditions. This is the only standout in the whole run. It’s not a world-class day, but after all that flatness, it’s going to feel like a gift. The size is manageable for most, but the short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and won't hold its shape like a proper groundswell. However, the clean conditions will make it surfable and fun. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out there early.
After that, the 15th and 16th drop back to knee-high, ordinary leftovers. The 16 days end with a whimper, not a bang.
So, save your energy for the morning of the 14th. That’s your one shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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21 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 98 | 17 | 46 | 31 | 37 | 57 | 50 | 68 | 51 | 68 | 102 | 185 | 157 | 110 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:18AM1.53m | 11:33PM1.55m | 12:03PM1.59m | 00:17AM1.49m | 12:53PM1.63m | 1:08AM1.42m | 1:50PM1.67m | 2:05AM1.36m | 2:51PM1.70m | 3:08AM1.33m | 3:55PM1.74m | 4:15AM1.32m | 5:02PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.05m | 5:37AM-0.03m | 6:05PM0.09m | 6:21AM-0.03m | 7:06PM0.12m | 7:14AM-0.03m | 8:13PM0.15m | 8:15AM-0.02m | 9:19PM0.15m | 9:18AM-0.04m | 10:25PM0.14m | 10:22AM-0.05m | 11:32PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 5 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 |
21 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 30 | 21 | 56 | — | 43 | 46 | — | 37 | 57 | 2 | — | 51 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 140 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 10 | E 9 | — |
3 | — | — | — | 10 | 13 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
10 | 47 | 15 | 30 | 59 | 22 | 54 | 98 | 19 | — | 31 | 17 | — | 50 | 68 | — | 68 | 102 | 185 | 157 | 110 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 280 | 280 | 70 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 887 | 7 | 0 | 527 | 0 | 0 | 1500 | 1311 | 529 | 702 | 702 | 398 | 702 | 80 |
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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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