Surf Forecasts:
Jelly Bowl surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jelly Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for Jelly Bowl over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jelly Bowl in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jelly Bowl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. I’ve looked at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell for Jelly Bowl. There are no recommendations on the table for a good chunk of the window, so don’t go getting your hopes up for anything rideable for a while. We’re looking at a long, dry gap with nothing to offer. The swell energy is weak, with values mostly under 200, and the waves are tiny and messy. It’s the kind of lineup that’ll have you sitting on your board wondering why you bothered.
The first real sign of anything with a pulse doesn’t show up until the 15th. The swell kicks up a notch, but it’s still small, and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be bumpy. The 15th afternoon sees the energy climb to 246, but again, it’s small and the quality is poor. The 18th morning has a bit more push with energy at 221, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. It’s only on the 21st afternoon that we finally see a bit of a spike with a 4ft swell, but the period is a short and crumbly 5 seconds, so it’s going to be a mushy, close-out mess. The 22nd morning has a 3ft west swell with a 9-second period, but it’s still not looking like a classic.
The water is running about 70°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit. But with this kind of small, junky surf and cross-onshore winds, it’s looking more like a day for a kite than a paddle out. The best of a bad bunch might be the 21st afternoon, but even that is a long shot. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 102 | 146 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 35 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 118 | 115 | 82 | 124 | 270 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:21PM2.24m | 8:57AM1.47m | 7:21PM2.36m | 9:33AM1.56m | 8:16PM2.44m | 10:07AM1.66m | 9:06PM2.45m | 10:41AM1.74m | 9:54PM2.39m | 11:15AM1.82m | 10:40PM2.25m | 11:49AM1.88m | 11:27PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.13m | 12:56PM1.17m | 2:53AM0.01m | 1:59PM1.08m | 3:35AM-0.06m | 2:54PM0.97m | 4:14AM-0.05m | 3:46PM0.87m | 4:51AM0.04m | 4:37PM0.80m | 5:26AM0.18m | 5:28PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 102 | 18 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 33 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 118 | 115 | 82 | 124 | 270 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | W 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 7 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | W 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 146 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 71 | 54 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 37 | 37 | 21 | 33 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 16 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 0 | 215 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 0 | 121 | 4 | 4 | 121 | 4 | 0 | 121 | 285 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jelly Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jelly Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jelly Bowl 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 (Jelly Bowl) 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).
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