Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook for Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) is a long, quiet stretch. We’re looking at a solid gap from now, Friday the 7th of August, all the way through until Tuesday the 18th of August with nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the energy is weak – we’re talking combined swell energy in the teens and single digits most days. It’s just not doing anything.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Tuesday the 18th of August, but even then it’s a rough start. Morning sees a bit of size, 4 ft from the SE, but the wind is onshore and the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s gonna be a messy closeout. The afternoon pushes up to 6 ft from the ESE, but with a cross-onshore wind and a period of just 6 seconds, the combined energy climbs to 189 (moderate), but it’s going to be choppy and tough. Not a beginner wave either – over 5 ft and messy.

The best bet of the whole outlook lands on Wednesday the 19th of August. After a rainy, windy morning, the afternoon cleans up nicely. We get 5 ft of easterly swell with a 7-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the W at 12 mph. That’s a game-changer. The combined energy hits 284 (moderate to strong), and we have “moderate offshore and clean” conditions. This is your standout. It’s not huge, but it’s going to be clean, lined up, and workable for advanced surfers. Keep in mind, this is a beach/jetty setup, and with that offshore wind, it could hold a nice shape. The easterly direction is a bit off the optimum ENE, but the quality of the wind makes up for it. Crowds are “often” here, so expect company.

After that, the swell drops off fast. Thursday the 20th of August has 3 ft in the morning with a strong offshore wind, but the energy is way down (97), and by Friday the 21st we’re back to tiny 2 ft waves. The last day worth a mention is Friday the 21st of August afternoon, when it goes glassy with 1 ft of ENE swell, but it’s too small to get excited about.

So, if you’re itching for a surf, mark Wednesday the 19th of August afternoon. That’s the one to aim for. The rest of the window is a write-off for paddle surfing. With those onshore winds and bigger swell on the 18th, you might see some kite surfers having fun, but for us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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