
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jennette's Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight up about what we've got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta tell you, the outlook for Jennette’s Pier is looking pretty flat and messy for the foreseeable future. This isn't a week where you'll be scrambling for your board. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, with a real gap of action. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to at least Sunday the 9th of August, every single session is rated as poor. You're looking at over a week and a half of basically nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a real bummer.
Looking at the numbers, the swell is tiny, mostly hovering from 0.7 ft to 3 ft, and coming from the SE or ESE. That's not the optimum NE direction for this spot. The energy is weak across the board, with numbers like 35 and 47 in the combined energy reading – all well under 100, which tells you there's no power behind it. The period is short too, mostly 7 or 8 seconds, so you're looking at weak, choppy waves that aren't going to stand up.
The wind is a constant problem. For the first several days, we've got cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, often a moderate breeze up to 16 mph, which is just going to mess up any tiny bumps we might get. There are a few moments of light wind or even a bit of cross-offshore on August 3rd morning, but the swell on those days is still pitiful, from 1 ft to 3 ft. It’s a classic case of no swell to make use of even the clean conditions.
On top of that, the water on the 28th is sitting at a notable 77°F with a 4°F negative anomaly, which is much colder than normal for this time of year. So even if you score a session, you'll want the thick rubber.
There is one small spike in the data to mention. On Thursday afternoon, August 6th, the swell height jumps to 4 ft from the S, but with a period of just 5 seconds. That's a 4 ft close-out. The combined energy is still a weak 80, and the wind is light and onshore. It would be a complete mess – short-period, onshore slop. It's not a standout; it’s just the biggest of the tiny waves we're seeing.
Honestly, for a spot that is usually consistent, this run is a total dud. The forecasts could change, but as it stands, I wouldn't waste the gas. There is nothing here that's even a secondary option. Save your energy for another week.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 5 | SE 7 | E 13 | SE 7 |
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21 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 36 | 8 | 31 | 33 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 33 | 1 | 60 | 3 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:56AM0.98m | 8:10PM1.16m | 8:34AM1.01m | 8:46PM1.16m | 9:12AM1.05m | 9:22PM1.14m | 9:48AM1.09m | 9:59PM1.11m | 10:27AM1.12m | 10:39PM1.07m | 11:09AM1.14m | 11:23PM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06AM0.11m | 1:57PM0.12m | 2:40AM0.09m | 2:38PM0.12m | 3:14AM0.07m | 3:18PM0.12m | 3:47AM0.07m | 4:00PM0.13m | 4:20AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.14m | 4:56AM0.07m | 5:32PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | 11 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | N 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | NE 5 | SE 7 |
21 | 15 | 9 | 27 | 36 | 21 | 31 | 33 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 111 | 60 | 1 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | N 4 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | N 5 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 13 | — |
4 | 16 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 6 | E 14 | — | — | — | E 13 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | NW 3 | — | SSE 2 | N 4 | NNE 4 | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | — |
74 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 33 | 212 | — | 91 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 221 | 80 | 80 | 197 | 167 | 243 | 38 | 79 | 559 | 433 | 696 | 702 | 649 | 598 | 868 | 868 | 293 | 116 | 99 |
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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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