Jax Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.31° N 81.39° W

Jax Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jax Beach Pier sea temperature is
28.7°C
0.1° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a flat spell for Jax Beach Pier. The swell is tiny, the wind messes it up, and the energy is just not there. We’re looking at weak combined swell energy readings (14 to 40) nearly every day until the end of August. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no big anomaly there.

From Monday the 24th through to Monday the 31st of August, you’re going to see a lot of poor surf conditions. Waves are barely breaking, mostly around 0.6ft to 1.3ft from the ESE. The winds are messy, often cross or cross-onshore, and even when it’s glassy in the morning, the swell is so small it’s not worth paddling out for. Keep your hopes low, but don’t put the boards away just yet.

We start to see a tiny shift as we head into the first week of September. On Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, we get a little pulse of energy with a long-period groundswell hitting 16 seconds from the ESE. The combined swell energy jumps to 114, and it’s glassy on the morning. Still, the waves are only 1.3ft, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Not a standout, but a glimmer.

Wednesday the 2nd of September looks a bit better. The morning is clean with a light offshore wind from the WSW, and the swell is 2ft from the E with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is 172, so it’s got some push. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, same size swell. This is the first time you might actually get a couple of fun, weak waves.

Now, if you can wait, the real highlight is shaping up for Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning has a 3.3ft swell from the E with a 14-second period, and the combined energy hits a solid 443 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the W, so it’s clean. The afternoon is even better: offshore wind from the SW, 3ft swell from the ESE, and the energy is 317. The conditions are looking good for a proper surf. This is the best on offer in the whole period. The swell direction from the ESE is a good match for the exposed break, and the offshore wind will make it clean. It’s a point of focus, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast.

After that, Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September drop back down to smaller, less energetic swell, but still with clean morning winds. By Sunday the 6th, the energy drops right off again. The rest of the outlook is small and messy, with a few knee-high waves and more cross-onshore wind.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is the 3rd of September, when the swell and wind align for a proper session. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the cleanest and most energetic we’ve got.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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34
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
6:39PM1.62m
6:54AM1.35m
7:18PM1.66m
7:33AM1.42m
7:53PM1.68m
8:10AM1.50m
8:29PM1.69m
8:47AM1.57m
9:06PM1.69m
9:27AM1.65m
9:45PM1.67m
10:08AM1.73m
10:25PM1.65m
Low Tide
12:16PM0.20m
1:06AM0.24m
1:02PM0.16m
1:44AM0.19m
1:43PM0.13m
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
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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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