
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast.
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the next week and a half is a tough watch for anyone wanting to get a proper wave. We’ve got a long dry spell to start, stretching from now all the way through until Monday, the 14th of July. The swell is tiny – we’re talking ankle to shin-high at best – and the conditions are a mixed bag of cross-shore breezes and lumpy chop. For the first week, the energy is almost non-existent, with combined swell energy figures barely getting past the 30s (31 to 74 range). There’s simply nothing to get excited about.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning, the 14th of July. The swell pushes up to 2ft from the ENE, with a short 7-second period. The combined energy nudges up a little (62), and we finally get some clean conditions. The morning will see a light NNW breeze making it cross-offshore, so the surface should be clean at Jennette’s Pier. It’s not going to be epic – the period is short and the swell is weak – but it’s the first surfable wave we’ve seen. It stays consistent, and the light air means it won't be a battle. But if you’re expecting a pumping session, you’ll be disappointed.
The only other moment that might get your heart rate up is the morning of Tuesday, the 21st of July. We get a similar story: 2ft from the ESE, also short period (8 seconds). The combined energy climbs to 56-72, which is still pretty weak. The good news is the wind swings to a clean offshore from the W, keeping the faces smooth. It’s still a marginal, small-wave day – better for a longboard than a shortboard – but it’s clean. Again, this is only a small step up from flat.
For the rest of the period, between these two brief windows, it’s a desert. The swell drops back to 1ft or less, and the onshore or cross-shore winds mess up what little rideable bump there is. Honestly, you could look at the kiteboarding gear during those blustery afternoons in the second week – it’ll be more interesting than trying to paddle around on a small wave.
So, the standout here is really just Tuesday morning the 14th. It’s the first clean surf we get, and it’s the only one worth paddling out for. Don't expect crowds to be a problem – it’s too small to attract a lineup.
Stay tuned, the forecasts can shift.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 |
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31 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 49 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 37 | 31 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 38 | 143 | 130 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:16PM1.08m | 1:34AM0.90m | 2:14PM1.11m | 2:37AM0.87m | 3:17PM1.16m | 3:43AM0.87m | 4:21PM1.20m | 4:49AM0.89m | 5:24PM1.25m | 5:52AM0.93m | 6:25PM1.29m | 6:52AM0.98m | 7:22PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49PM0.17m | 7:47AM0.07m | 8:55PM0.15m | 8:45AM0.05m | 10:02PM0.12m | 9:47AM0.03m | 11:07PM0.07m | 10:51AM-0.01m | 00:08AM0.01m | 11:54AM-0.05m | 1:05AM-0.05m | 12:55PM-0.09m | 1:58AM-0.09m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 6 |
31 | 31 | 4 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 59 | 56 | 37 | 31 | 23 | 34 | 26 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 38 | 5 | 15 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | N 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | NE 5 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
8 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 45 | 42 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — | SE 7 |
— | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | S 6 | W 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | N 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 |
1 | 12 | 7 | 33 | 49 | 62 | — | — | 13 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 32 | 143 | 130 | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 38 | 1077 | 38 | 80 | 756 | 293 | 14 | 871 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 65 | 80 | 167 | 243 | 54 | 0 | 80 | 828 |
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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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