Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight up about what we've got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta tell you, the outlook for Jennette’s Pier is looking pretty flat and messy for the foreseeable future. This isn't a week where you'll be scrambling for your board. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, with a real gap of action. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to at least Sunday the 9th of August, every single session is rated as poor. You're looking at over a week and a half of basically nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a real bummer.

Looking at the numbers, the swell is tiny, mostly hovering from 0.7 ft to 3 ft, and coming from the SE or ESE. That's not the optimum NE direction for this spot. The energy is weak across the board, with numbers like 35 and 47 in the combined energy reading – all well under 100, which tells you there's no power behind it. The period is short too, mostly 7 or 8 seconds, so you're looking at weak, choppy waves that aren't going to stand up.

The wind is a constant problem. For the first several days, we've got cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, often a moderate breeze up to 16 mph, which is just going to mess up any tiny bumps we might get. There are a few moments of light wind or even a bit of cross-offshore on August 3rd morning, but the swell on those days is still pitiful, from 1 ft to 3 ft. It’s a classic case of no swell to make use of even the clean conditions.

On top of that, the water on the 28th is sitting at a notable 77°F with a 4°F negative anomaly, which is much colder than normal for this time of year. So even if you score a session, you'll want the thick rubber.

There is one small spike in the data to mention. On Thursday afternoon, August 6th, the swell height jumps to 4 ft from the S, but with a period of just 5 seconds. That's a 4 ft close-out. The combined energy is still a weak 80, and the wind is light and onshore. It would be a complete mess – short-period, onshore slop. It's not a standout; it’s just the biggest of the tiny waves we're seeing.

Honestly, for a spot that is usually consistent, this run is a total dud. The forecasts could change, but as it stands, I wouldn't waste the gas. There is nothing here that's even a secondary option. Save your energy for another week.

Rusty

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