
Surf Forecasts:
Jax Beach Pier surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Jax Beach Pier is looking pretty slim. We've got a long gap of small, wind-affected waves.
The first action we see is for Thursday, September 10th, but honestly, it's not much to get excited about. We're looking at a weak 3ft swell out of the east with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 70, so it's just some small, weak lines. The morning's got a light SSE cross-off breeze, making it surfable but pretty ordinary. Water temps are at 82°, which is about average for this time of year. The afternoon sees the breeze pick up and go cross-shore, making things worse.
The next few days are a write-off. Friday the 11th is tiny and choppy, Saturday the 12th is glassy but only 2ft, and Sunday the 13th is the same story. We get a slight glimmer on Monday, September 14th with a morning glass-off from a SSW breeze and a 2ft swell. The period stretches to 9 seconds, but it's still not enough to offer anything fun. It's "surfable but very ordinary."
Honestly, from Thursday the 10th all the way through to Sunday the 20th, it's a whole lot of nothing. You're looking at waves under 3ft, most of the time with onshore or cross-shore winds messing up the surface. For a spot so exposed, this is a real bummer.
The only time we see a bump in size is on Sunday, September 20th in the afternoon, where a short-period windswell from the NE pushes up to 5ft. But the combined energy is a moderate 114, and with a strong N wind blowing cross-onshore at 9 mph, it's going to be a messy, choppy affair. Not one for your longboard.
After that, we get into Monday, September 21st and the following days. The swell stays around the 3ft mark, but the wind is cranking from the NNE at 16 mph and more, and it's onshore the whole time. Any wave shape will be blown out. By Wednesday, September 23rd, the wind is up to 22 mph with 3ft waves and moderate energy (110-119). At that point, with the onshore wind and a beach break setup, this looks a lot more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Even the glassy mornings on the 18th and 19th only offer 1ft – not enough to push you down the line.
So, the nutshell verdict? This is a blank run. No standout days, no hidden gems. The consistency is very low for this time of year. The only thing to do is keep an eye on the forecasts; it tends not to stay this flat for long, but for now, I'd save the wax.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
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54 | 41 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 46 | 39 | 70 | 45 | 42 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:21PM1.87m | 8:44AM1.85m | 9:06PM1.81m | 9:30AM1.86m | 9:50PM1.73m | 10:14AM1.85m | 10:32PM1.65m | 10:56AM1.81m | 11:13PM1.56m | 11:39AM1.76m | 11:56PM1.47m | 12:24PM1.69m | 00:43AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM-0.07m | 2:41AM-0.06m | 3:03PM-0.05m | 3:22AM-0.05m | 3:49PM-0.00m | 4:01AM-0.00m | 4:32PM0.06m | 4:39AM0.06m | 5:14PM0.15m | 5:17AM0.14m | 5:59PM0.24m | 5:57AM0.22m | 6:51PM0.34m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 |
54 | 41 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 39 | 70 | 45 | 42 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | E 15 | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 14 |
16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | E 10 | ESE 8 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 9 | E 14 |
— | 3 | 2 | 13 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSW 2 | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 5 | — |
— | 2 | 8 | — | 21 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | 29 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1162 | 4 | 583 | 157 | 5 | 51 | 1588 | 0 | 4 | 1012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 1454 | 2028 | 654 | 1083 | 1589 | 51 |
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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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