
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jennette's Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Jennette’s Pier. I’m gonna be straight with you – this forecast is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for anything pumping.
The overall picture is pretty flat. We’re looking at a good week and a half of tiny, mostly weak surf with nothing that really gets the heart racing. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The first real chance of a wave I can point you to is on Monday morning, July 20th. We’ll have a tiny 2ft swell from the SE, and the wind will be light offshore from the W. It’s clean, but it’s weak – the combined energy is only 58 (moderate), so don’t expect much push. It’s surfable, but just barely. You’ll be working for every little ride.
Then there’s a bit of a gap in the action until Tuesday morning, July 21st. Again, we’re looking at 2ft from the SE, but this time it’s glassy. That’s a major positive for a clean surface, but the energy is still just 61 (moderate). It’s another day for the log if you’re desperate.
The next little window is Wednesday morning, July 22nd. Offshore wind from the WSW, clean conditions, and that same 2ft SE swell. The energy bumps up to 65 (moderate). It’s still not what I’d call good, but it’s the most consistent bit of the forecast.
Now, if you’re looking for the one true standout, it’s that Friday morning, July 25th. The swell is 2ft from the E, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. The combined energy is 110 (moderate), and it’s the only time in the whole 16 days where the swell direction matches the optimum NE direction from the guidance. It’s not big, but it’s the best quality on offer. Be aware, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The rest of the period is filled with tiny, weak swells, messy cross-shore or onshore winds, and a lot of “poor surf conditions” labels. There’s a real stretch of nothing from the 26th right through to the end of the forecast. Honestly, for this area, a blank run like this is more normal than not. Keep your eye on the long-range forecast, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 |
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66 | 39 | 19 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 41 | 3 | 42 | 54 | 53 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.30m | 8:43AM1.08m | 9:07PM1.27m | 9:35AM1.11m | 9:57PM1.22m | 10:26AM1.12m | 10:45PM1.14m | 11:17AM1.12m | 11:33PM1.05m | 12:07PM1.11m | 00:22AM0.96m | 12:58PM1.08m | 1:13AM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM-0.12m | 2:48AM-0.12m | 2:50PM-0.12m | 3:36AM-0.13m | 3:45PM-0.10m | 4:22AM-0.11m | 4:39PM-0.05m | 5:07AM-0.08m | 5:34PM0.00m | 5:52AM-0.03m | 6:29PM0.07m | 6:37AM0.03m | 7:26PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | SSE 8 |
16 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 61 | 42 | 54 | 53 | 3 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 4 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 |
32 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 5 | E 13 | — | E 10 | — | E 10 |
— | — | 16 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | — | S 2 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SW 3 | S 7 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSE 8 | WSW 3 |
66 | 39 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 41 | 2 | 37 | 11 | 2 | 60 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1993 | 434 | 22 | 38 | 567 | 546 | 608 | 905 | 595 | 1285 | 2646 | 637 | 1277 | 114 | 116 | 6 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 22 |
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Information about the Jennette's Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jennette's Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jennette's Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jennette's 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 (Jennette's 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 Jennette's 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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