Surf Forecasts:
Jelly Bowl surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jelly Bowl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into the outlook for the next couple of weeks.
I gotta be honest, it's looking pretty bleak for a solid stretch. We've got a long run of tiny, messy, cross-onshore slop that's not worth a second look. The water temp is sitting at 71°F, which is nearly 7° above what's normal for the time of year – that's a serious anomaly and means the water is feeling much warmer than usual.
The first real standout doesn't show up until Friday, September 11th. That afternoon, we get a sudden spike in energy with a moderate cross-shore breeze and a 7ft swell from the west-northwest. The combined energy hits 750 (moderate wave energy), which is a big jump from the weak stuff we've been seeing. But the period is a short 7 seconds, so it's a windswell, not something with real shape or power. Plus, winds are cross-shore, keeping it a bit of a mess. At this size, it's really only for the experts out there. For a beginner, 7ft is too big, but for anyone else, the quality just isn't there.
After that, it's straight back to the same old story. The rest of the outlook is filled with tiny swells, poor surf conditions, and mostly cross-onshore winds. There's a small window of 3ft from the west on the morning of Tuesday, September 15th, but the cross-on breeze and low energy (171) means it's still a skip. September 7th morning has a 3ft swell from the south with a 14-second period, giving us a combined energy of 365 (moderate wave energy) and offshore winds, but the cross-on wind state and the fact it's a beach-reef setup means it's rated as marginal. The long period might make it a bit tricky too.
So, the honest truth? There's no good surf on offer in this 16-day window. The only real spike of size is on the 11th, but it's a short-period windswell that's not going to offer anything clean. The rest of the time it's tiny, onshore, and just not worth the effort.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
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 kJ | 56 | 80 | 126 | 62 | 57 | 211 | 188 | 179 | 223 | 215 | 212 | 246 | 377 | 394 | 394 | 355 | 265 | 240 | 260 | 248 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:19PM2.01m | 3:25AM1.23m | 2:18PM1.99m | 6:21AM1.26m | 3:39PM2.00m | 7:32AM1.37m | 5:05PM2.05m | 8:04AM1.49m | 6:19PM2.14m | 8:33AM1.60m | 7:19PM2.22m | 9:02AM1.72m | 8:12PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.62m | 6:57AM1.12m | 10:35PM0.55m | 7:50AM1.25m | 11:59PM0.41m | 10:21AM1.31m | 1:00AM0.27m | 12:05PM1.24m | 1:49AM0.16m | 1:13PM1.10m | 2:30AM0.11m | 2:08PM0.94m | 3:07AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 80 | 42 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 188 | 179 | 150 | 179 | 126 | 246 | 377 | 394 | 394 | 355 | 265 | 240 | 260 | 248 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 18 | W 5 |
| kJ | 56 | 67 | 71 | 62 | 57 | 211 | 98 | 89 | 223 | 215 | 212 | 138 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 22 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 42 | 2 | 75 | 58 | 34 | 47 | 42 | 83 | 20 | 9 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 31 | 9 | 92 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 16 | 126 | 31 | 20 | 56 | — | 6 | 24 | — | — | — | 32 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 36 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 54 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 73 | 81 | 0 | 121 | 31 | 0 | 121 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 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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