Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 27 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: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 128 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 0.5m 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Jennette's Pier, and we're looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The water is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's pleasant if you're paddling out.
Right now, and for the next several days, it's small. Wednesday afternoon sees a tiny 2 ft easterly swell with a period of only 8 seconds, and that cross-on SE wind at 12 mph is not doing us any favours. The wave energy is weak (53), and it's just poor surf conditions. Thursday morning cleans up a bit with a cross-off breeze, but it's still only 2 ft and very ordinary. We go through the rest of the week and into the weekend with minimal swell, mostly below 2 ft, and the energy is low, often in the 20s and 30s. There are a few glassy mornings, like Saturday morning and Sunday morning, which look pretty, but with only 1 ft of swell, you're just bobbing around.
We hit a real gap here. From the end of August all the way through the first few days of September, there's nothing that gets a decent score. It's a long, quiet period. Then, on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September, we finally see a pulse. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, and the wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph. The wave energy ticks up to moderate (123), and the conditions are clean. It's still small, but it's the best looking surf in the window so far.
That trend continues. The standout moment comes on Monday the 7th of September, in the afternoon. The swell is 3 ft from the ENE with a solid 11-second period, and we have a cross-off wind from the northwest at 9 mph. The wave energy is a solid 240, and the conditions are clean. This is the best we're going to see. Tuesday the 8th of September morning is also a top pick, with a 3 ft ENE swell, an 11-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph. The energy is strong at 249. This is where it gets good for the intermediate surfer. The swell direction from the ENE is a good match for the optimum NE direction here, and with the jetty, it should hold up well.
After that, it drops off again. The 9th of September is still surfable but ordinary, and by the 10th, it's back to tiny, weak swell. So, to sum it up: there's a long, quiet stretch for the first week, then a small but clean window from the 2nd of September, with Monday the 7th afternoon and Tuesday the 8th morning being the real standouts. Don't expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 12 |
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36 | 26 | 38 | 59 | 56 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:44AM1.28m | 11:02PM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:15PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 |
36 | 26 | 38 | 59 | 56 | 36 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 5 | E 11 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 |
17 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 10 | E 13 | — |
— | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 10 | — | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | — | SSE 4 | S 6 | — | SSE 5 | SW 2 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 |
— | 8 | — | 14 | 40 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1736 | 658 | 0 | 1070 | 99 | 99 | 65 | 5 | 79 | 79 | 38 | 38 | 2366 | 871 | 637 | 637 | 1073 | 221 | 1082 | 221 |
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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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