Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at the forecast for Jennette’s Pier. Right now, and for the next week and a half, it’s a tough road. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak surf with barely any energy on offer. The water is sitting at 84°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a solid 4°F above average, so it’s a bit of a warm bath out there.

From Thursday the 20th right through to the end of August, it’s basically a write-off. We’re talking about swell heights of 1ft to 2ft, with periods mostly under 10 seconds and combined energy readings that rarely break 40 (weak). The wind is a mixed bag of cross, cross-on, and cross-off, but the waves are just too small to bother with. There’s a spot of clean surf on Saturday the 22nd morning and afternoon with a light cross-off breeze, but the swell is only 1ft – it’s barely a ripple. This is a long, dry spell where you’re better off cleaning your board.

Then we hit a turning point. Tuesday the 1st of September morning is interesting. We get a glassy morning with a light breeze, and a new swell pushes in from the NE at 4ft. The period is short at 5 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but the energy jumps to 116 (moderate). The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon goes cross-on and messy. Not a standout, but a sign of life.

Now, here’s the one that gets my attention. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The swell is a solid 8ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is a meaty 597 (strong). The wind is blowing cross-off from the SSW, keeping the surface clean. The word is out: expect very good surf conditions. That’s a serious bump for the beach/jetty setup. The afternoon turns to a cross-shore chop, so the morning window is the one to chase. This is a bit meaty, so it’s more for intermediate to advanced crew – beginners might find it a handful.

Thursday the 3rd sees a drop in quality with a fresh cross-shore breeze and a lumpy surface, though the swell holds at 6ft. Energy is still strong at 458-508. Friday the 4th fades out with 5ft dropping to 4ft, and the wind stays cross and messy.

The long-range call on Wednesday the 2nd is promising, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on it. For now, the first week and a half is a total bust. Buckle up for that Wednesday morning.

Rusty

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