Surf Forecasts:
Jelly Bowl surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with W 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jelly Bowl over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s switch gears to feet and Fahrenheit for you imperial folks. Rusty here, and this forecast has me feeling flat.
We’re looking at a long, quiet spell at Jelly Bowl. This break is usually fairly consistent but even it can’t buy a wave right now. The water is about 64°F, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the water’s nice.
From Monday the 6th of July, it’s a dud. A tiny 1 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 16-second period, but cross-on wind from the SW at 6 mph messes it up. The energy is weak (226), and it’s just poor.
Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th see the swell bump to about 2 ft, and the period stays long at 16-18 seconds, but that cross-on wind at 6 mph keeps the surface crummy. The energy ticks up into moderate territory (up to 412), but the report says it all – poor conditions and one *marginal* tag on Wednesday afternoon that’s still not worth the drive.
From Thursday the 9th all the way through Wednesday the 15th, it’s a dead zone. Swell runs between 1 ft and 3 ft, but the energy drops back weak (82-249) and the wind is cross-on or onshore. A solid week-plus of nothing doing.
Look to Saturday the 18th for the only bit of hope. The morning sees a 2 ft south swell with a very long 19-second period, and onshore wind from the SW at 6 mph gives a rare chance for clean-ish lines. The energy is moderate (317). The afternoon gets a little more interesting – 2 ft swell, 16-second period, and the energy climbs to 378, earning a *marginal* score. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s by far the best offer in this outlook. Keep the expectations low though.
Sunday the 19th onwards goes back into the small, weak stuff. Another gap.
The bottom line: There are no real standouts. The best of a bad lot is the afternoon of Saturday the 18th of July. You’ll be looking at small 2 ft south swell with a long period and light onshore wind. It’s a long-range maybe, not a guarantee. For everything else, you’re better off finding a different hobby for a couple weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 100 | 149 | 286 | 178 | 182 | 237 | 234 | 179 | 177 | 144 | 145 | 137 | 123 | 121 | 125 | 128 | 108 | 118 | 118 | 107 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 3:22PM1.75m | 2:46AM1.40m | 4:02PM1.86m | 4:32AM1.27m | 4:47PM1.99m | 6:27AM1.25m | 5:38PM2.13m | 7:55AM1.32m | 6:32PM2.28m | 8:57AM1.41m | 7:26PM2.41m | 9:47AM1.49m | 8:20PM2.51m | 10:32AM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM1.06m | 8:52AM0.79m | 11:09PM0.87m | 9:36AM0.93m | 00:22AM0.64m | 10:34AM1.04m | 1:22AM0.39m | 11:42AM1.12m | 2:15AM0.17m | 12:49PM1.14m | 3:04AM-0.01m | 1:52PM1.12m | 3:52AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | 8:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 53 | 36 | 50 | 95 | 108 | 103 | 179 | 151 | 113 | 145 | 110 | 54 | 28 | 51 | 31 | 108 | 118 | 118 | 107 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 100 | 98 | 286 | 178 | 178 | 237 | 234 | 179 | 177 | 144 | 142 | 137 | 123 | 121 | 125 | 128 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 20 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 10 | S 13 | S 20 | S 19 | W 18 | S 18 | W 17 | S 11 | W 16 |
| kJ | 78 | 149 | 14 | 54 | 54 | 67 | 14 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 34 | 109 | — | 64 | 182 | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 118 | 121 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 285 |
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