
Surf Forecasts:
Jax Beach Pier surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jax Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. This is a tough one to write. Right now, the outlook for our local waters is looking pretty grim across the entire 16-day window. There are no true surfable options on offer at all, and the forecast is a long, flat drag.
We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions from the start of August right through to the 16th. The only break we have data for is Jax Beach Pier. It’s a very consistent spot, so when it’s flat, it’s flat. The water is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first few days of August are a write-off. You’ll see tiny, weak ripples of 0.7ft to 1ft through the 1st and 2nd. The energy is pathetic, with combined swell energy readings barely scraping double digits (10, 21, etc.). The wind is offshore out of the SW, but with such a tiny, short-period swell (7 to 9 seconds), there’s nothing to wrap it. It’s basically a lake.
Through the 3rd and 4th, it completely flatlines, with zero energy readings. Then, from the 5th to the 8th, we see a tiny bump to 3ft–4ft, mostly from the ESE. The combined energy finally gets into the three-digit range, hitting 155 and 191 on the 8th. But here’s the kicker: the period is a pathetic 5 to 7 seconds. That’s pure wind swell, chopped up and messy. The wind on those days is a mix of cross, cross-on, and onshore, which just ruins what little shape there is. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions” across the board.
Looking further out, the second week of August is even worse. From the 9th to the 16th, it’s back to tiny, inconsistent dribbles. You’ll see 0.3ft to 2ft, with energy levels dropping back to single and low double digits. There are a few moments of glassy or offshore winds, particularly on the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, but without any swell to work with, it’s just a flat, clean ocean. There’s a brief moment of a 12-second period on the 12th morning, but it’s only pushing 0.3ft, so it’s all show and no go.
For the whole 16 days, there is not a single standout, not a single session worth chasing. This is just one of those stretches where the ocean is off. Given the spot is usually very consistent, this is a frustrating run, but it won’t last forever. Forecasts change. For now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 20 | 37 | 37 | 30 | 0 | 47 | 93 | 30 | 78 | 57 | 32 | 59 | 64 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:53PM1.59m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:02AM-0.02m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 9 |
18 | 21 | 49 | 77 | 41 | 20 | 37 | 37 | 30 | — | 47 | — | 17 | 78 | 57 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | S 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | — | SSE 2 | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
2 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 55 | 35 | 44 | — | 1 | 59 | — | 93 | 30 | — | — | 32 | 59 | 64 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1582 | 1377 | 96 | 51 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 70 | 70 | 4 | 0 | 1948 | 0 | 1299 | 1500 | 1311 | 395 | 702 | 0 |
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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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