Jennette's Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.93° N 75.61° W

Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jennette's Pier sea temperature is
28.7° C
2.1° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 4s period, S swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.0m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

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.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:17AM0.84m
2:59PM1.04m
3:18AM0.84m
3:58PM1.05m
4:19AM0.86m
4:52PM1.08m
5:14AM0.91m
5:40PM1.12m
6:02AM0.97m
6:22PM1.16m
6:46AM1.04m
7:02PM1.19m
Low Tide
8:42PM0.32m
8:20AM0.27m
9:43PM0.33m
9:20AM0.28m
10:40PM0.32m
10:19AM0.28m
11:30PM0.28m
11:15AM0.25m
00:14AM0.24m
12:04PM0.22m
00:53AM0.19m
12:50PM0.19m
1:29AM0.15m
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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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