Jennette's Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.93° N 75.61° W

Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jennette's Pier sea temperature is
27.7°C
1.2° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, ESE swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with E 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 (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for around here.

Honestly, the 16-day window starts off pretty flat and grim. We’re looking at a dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for until we get towards the end of the first week of September. There’s a big gap of near-dud conditions, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.

The first real glimmer shows up on the morning of Monday, the 1st of September at Jennette’s Pier. We’re talking tiny waves at 1 foot from the east, but with a long period of 15 seconds – proper groundswell energy. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean, but the combined energy is only weak (52). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. You could go for a paddle, but don’t expect much.

Now, the standout – and it’s a cracker – is the morning of Saturday, the 5th of September. The swell pushes up to 5 feet from the ENE, with a clean offshore breeze from the west. The combined energy is moderate (223), and the guidance says expect good surf conditions. This is the best of the lot for a paddler. It’s big enough to be fun, not huge, and with the wind off it’ll be tidy. It’s a beach and jetty setup, so the swell direction from the NE optimum is a good match.

Then, Sunday morning the 6th of September is a beauty too – glassy conditions, zero wind, with 4 feet from the ENE (200 energy). That is dead-set perfect for a clean, cruisy session. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

After that, things drop back off rapidly through the second week. The morning of Tuesday the 8th has a tiny clean 2 foot wave from the east, but the energy is weak (64). Nothing to get excited about. The rest of the week looks like small, poor surf.

So, the call is: Wait for Saturday the 5th or Sunday the 6th of September. The Saturday morning has the edge for size and punch, but Sunday’s glassy conditions are hard to beat for a smooth ride.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
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9
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8
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ESE
8
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
28
36
26
54
59
56
36
35
22
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26
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20
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20
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
20
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
5
NNE
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ENE
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E
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NE
10
E
15
SSW
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WSW
20
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High Tide
6:46AM1.04m
7:02PM1.19m
7:26AM1.10m
7:40PM1.21m
8:04AM1.16m
8:17PM1.21m
8:41AM1.21m
8:55PM1.19m
9:20AM1.25m
9:34PM1.16m
10:00AM1.28m
10:16PM1.12m
Low Tide
00:53AM0.19m
12:50PM0.19m
1:29AM0.15m
1:34PM0.16m
2:03AM0.11m
2:16PM0.13m
2:37AM0.09m
2:58PM0.12m
3:11AM0.07m
3:41PM0.12m
3:47AM0.07m
4:26PM0.14m
4:26AM0.08m
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7:39
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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