Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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