
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with SE 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 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of for the first ten days. From Wednesday, August 5th, right through to the morning of Saturday, August 15th, the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The energy is all under 50 at best, mostly a lot lower, and the swell is short-period junk – 6 to 8 seconds – so it’s just mushy and unorganised. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, which isn’t helping either. It’s a real bummer for the start of August.
The first tiny flicker of something happens on the morning of Saturday, August 15th. We get a bit of a bump from the south, only 2ft, and the period is a shocking 4 seconds, so that’s just windswell slop. The energy jumps to 24 and the wind goes offshore from the WNW, so it’ll be clean, but it’s not really surfable. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 3ft from the south, but again, a 4-second period means it’s just a choppy mess.
Honestly, things don’t really turn until the final few days of the outlook. The morning of Monday, August 17th, we finally see some proper energy start to build at Jennette’s Pier – the combined energy pushes over 100 for the first time. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the ENE at 19 mph, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. The swell is only 2ft from the SE with an 8-second period, so it’s not exactly a goldmine. The Tuesday and Wednesday of that week are similar: moderate energy (100-101) but with a persistent cross-onshore wind keeping it choppy.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Thursday, August 20th. The wind finally swings offshore from the WSW, just a light breeze at 3 mph, and that’s a huge deal. The swell is 2ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy is a solid 82. It’s the first morning in two weeks where the stars nearly align. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” but with that offshore wind, it’ll be the cleanest we’ve seen. Don’t expect a big swell, but for a small, clean wave on a jetty, it could be a fun little session. Just be aware, the crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have some company.
So, the takeaway? The first ten days are a write-off. Sleep in, go for a paddle, or clean your board. The only real hope is the morning of the 20th at Jennette’s Pier. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 9 |
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44 | 34 | 33 | 58 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 34 | 28 | 45 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:13AM0.96m | 12:49PM1.16m | 1:10AM0.91m | 1:50PM1.17m | 2:15AM0.88m | 2:58PM1.18m | 3:26AM0.88m | 4:08PM1.20m | 4:37AM0.91m | 5:15PM1.24m | 5:42AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:23AM0.09m | 7:28PM0.20m | 7:18AM0.10m | 8:36PM0.20m | 8:22AM0.10m | 9:47PM0.18m | 9:31AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.13m | 10:41AM0.06m | 11:56PM0.07m | 11:47AM0.01m | 00:50AM0.01m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
8:04 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | S 4 |
44 | 34 | 33 | 2 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 34 | 28 | 45 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | E 10 | SE 6 |
3 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | E 9 | E 8 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 |
— | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 |
— | — | 3 | 58 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 38 | 1070 | 99 | 0 | 1074 | 483 | 5 | 522 | 22 | 22 | 287 | 99 | 221 | 287 | 258 | 258 | 437 | 402 |
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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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