Jax Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.31° N 81.39° W

Jax Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jax Beach Pier sea temperature is
28.2° C
0.4° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, ESE swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s 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 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for our local stretch. Gotta be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where patience is the name of the game. The next sixteen days are looking pretty darn flat for the most part. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, so don't be in a rush to wax up.

The water temp at Jax Beach Pier is sittin' at 83°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year – no surprises there.

We kick things off on Thursday morning, 13th August, with a tiny 0.3ft east swell and glassy conditions. But honestly? Combined energy of all swells is a measly 2. That's not surf, that's a ripple. That sets the tone for the next several days. Through Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and right into Monday the 17th, we're looking at nothing but 0.3ft to 1ft slop. The wind will chop it up in the afternoons, and the mornings are glassy but there's just no push. It's a flat spell, plain and simple.

Now, we start to see a glimmer of hope on Tuesday morning, 18th August. The swell bumps up to 1ft, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that's proper groundswell. Combined energy reads 65, still weak, but it's something. The wind swings light and clean from the west. It's surfable but very ordinary conditions, as they say.

Wednesday morning, 19th August, sees a little more size – 2ft from the ESE at 10 seconds. Energy is up to 83. Still weak, but with light, clean winds it's the best we've seen in a while. It won't be pretty, but you could get a slide.

Thursday the 20th offers 2ft with offshore winds from the SW in the morning, keeping things clean. Energy at 40. Still just a knee-high dribbler, but clean.

The pattern holds through the weekend and into the next week – tiny swells, mostly in the 1ft to 1ft range, with periods that occasionally stretch to 11 or 12 seconds. The mornings often have light or offshore winds, but the afternoons get chewed up by the seabreeze. On Tuesday the 25th, the afternoon shows a combined energy of 126 – moderate – with a 2ft swell at 11 seconds, but the cross-shore wind will chop it. Still, that's the biggest combined energy in the whole period.

Look, there's no standout here. No single day that I'd call a winner. If I had to pick a moment to get wet, I'd say Wednesday morning, 19th August. It's the closest thing to a clean, rideable window with a little more energy. But don't expect barrels – this is a long-period groundswell breaking on a beach break, so it'll want to straighten out. Paddling out will be easier between sets, though.

If you're a beginner, swell stays well under 5ft the whole time, so it's safe, just small. For everyone else, it's a week and a half of waiting for something to actually show.

Winds stay light in the mornings often, so at least it'll be pretty out there. But truth be told, with this little swell and the regular afternoon seabreeze, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most afternoons.

We'll see if the forecasts change. It tends not to stay this flat for long around here.

Stay patient. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
9:04AM1.68m
9:29PM1.86m
9:55AM1.72m
10:16PM1.79m
10:43AM1.73m
11:01PM1.69m
11:29AM1.72m
11:45PM1.58m
12:15PM1.68m
00:31AM1.47m
1:05PM1.62m
1:21AM1.37m
1:59PM1.57m
2:16AM1.28m
Low Tide
3:18PM-0.18m
3:51AM-0.16m
4:07PM-0.14m
4:33AM-0.14m
4:54PM-0.06m
5:14AM-0.09m
5:42PM0.03m
5:57AM-0.01m
6:33PM0.13m
6:44AM0.07m
7:32PM0.23m
7:38AM0.15m
8:32PM0.29m
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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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