
Surf Forecasts:
Jax Beach Pier surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,013 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jax Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 14 | E 14 |
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71 | 203 | 323 | 422 | 564 | 766 | 811 | 919 | 548 | 477 | 412 | 250 | 71 | 93 | 38 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:43PM1.68m | 7:02AM1.62m | 7:20PM1.71m | 7:39AM1.72m | 7:57PM1.72m | 8:17AM1.82m | 8:34PM1.71m | 8:57AM1.90m | 9:15PM1.70m | 9:40AM1.96m | 9:59PM1.67m | 10:26AM2.00m | 10:45PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.25m | 1:03AM0.23m | 1:16PM0.19m | 1:37AM0.17m | 1:56PM0.14m | 2:10AM0.11m | 2:35PM0.10m | 2:43AM0.06m | 3:16PM0.07m | 3:19AM0.02m | 3:59PM0.06m | 3:58AM0.00m | 4:44PM0.08m | 4:41AM0.01m | |||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | E 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | S 3 | ENE 10 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 320 | 811 | 1 | 548 | 477 | 412 | 250 | 71 | 93 | 38 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 12 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 16 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | — | 3 | 7 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 5 | ENE 12 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | SE 2 | S 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | SSE 4 |
71 | 203 | 323 | 422 | 564 | 766 | 49 | 919 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 772 | 605 | 250 | 714 | 579 | 417 | 469 | 469 | 80 | 395 | 398 | 440 | 506 | 702 | 0 | 51 | 702 | 702 | 702 | 702 | 1289 |
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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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