Jennette's Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.93° N 75.61° W

Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jennette's Pier sea temperature is
26.1°C
0.8° 

Jennette's Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at Jennette’s Pier.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a tough watch for a while. We’ve got a long, dry spell coming. From now through to Saturday the 20th of September, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop – mostly cross, cross-on, or just messy – and the wave energy is barely a whisper (as low as 33 to 221 on the energy scale). There’s nothing worth paddling out for. You’re better off checking the tackle for dings or just enjoying the beach.

The light finally switches on around Monday the 21st of September. Sunday morning, the 21st, is a proper early alarm situation. We see a solid jump in energy to 676, with the swell coming from the NE at 8ft. But the real treat is the wind: a light westerly breeze, which means offshore and glassy clean conditions. That’s the standout of the entire run, no question. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year at 79° and the energy is moderate. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be rideable and clean right here at Jennette’s Pier. By the afternoon, the wind swings back onshore and messes it up, so make that morning session count.

The next morning, Tuesday the 22nd, has some size (7ft) but the easterly wind is pumping at 22 mph straight onshore, turning it into a choppy mess. Pass.

We get a second chance on Thursday the 24th of September. The morning looks glassy – dead calm with a 5ft swell from the east at a decent 9-second period. That glassy surface is the big selling point here, a real chance for some clean, smooth waves even if the energy is still modest (355). Afternoon winds wreck it again.

Looking further out to Saturday the 27th of September, the Sunday morning session looks promising on paper. We’ve got 7ft of east swell with a long 10-second period, and it’s nice and clean with light offshore from the NW. The energy is strong (912). This is a promising longer-range call, but with a week to go, keep your expectations in check. It’s a classic setup for a point break or reef, so at a beach/jetty like this, that longer period might mean occasional sets that close out a bit.

Now, we get a big one on Saturday the 26th of September. Morning and afternoon both show a solid 10ft of NE swell with clean, cross-offshore wind. The energy numbers are huge – 1513 and 1390. But, and it’s a big but, 10ft at a beach/jetty is serious. This is expert territory. For most of us, it’ll be closing out and dangerous. Kite surfers will likely be having the time of their lives though.

So, bottom line: if you’re keen, the absolute standout is Monday morning, the 21st of September. Set the alarm, be on it early. The Thursday the 24th morning is a solid backup if you miss it. The bigger stuff at the end is for the brave (or the kites).

Stay stoked, stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night).

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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
9:29AM1.31m
9:46PM1.13m
10:10AM1.28m
10:25PM1.06m
10:51AM1.23m
11:06PM1.00m
11:33AM1.18m
11:49PM0.95m
12:20PM1.12m
00:38AM0.90m
1:13PM1.08m
1:35AM0.88m
2:12PM1.06m
2:38AM0.88m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.08m
3:53AM0.07m
4:38PM0.14m
4:30AM0.13m
5:23PM0.22m
5:10AM0.19m
6:10PM0.29m
5:53AM0.25m
7:02PM0.35m
6:41AM0.31m
7:59PM0.39m
7:38AM0.35m
8:59PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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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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