
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NE 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 (Sep 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve got a straight-up look at what we’re dealing with for the next couple of weeks at Jennette’s Pier.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you: it’s a grim stretch. We’ve got a long, long gap of flat and messy conditions before anything even remotely worth paddling out for shows up. The forecast is a lot of “poor surf conditions” and wind that’s constantly messing things up.
Let’s start with the water. When we do finally get a look at some swell, the water temp is sitting at a very unusual 84°, which is a full 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s proper tropical-feeling bathwater, but you won’t be enjoying it much given the lack of waves.
For the first week, from Sunday the 6th right through to the 15th of September, it’s a bust. The wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, mostly from the NE to ENE, keeping the surface choppy and junky. The swell heights are tiny – nothing above 3 ft – and the periods are short and weak. The wave energy is weak, rarely cracking triple digits (like 27 to 102) for most of that time.
The one little glimmer in that desert comes on Saturday the 12th. The morning shows 3 ft from the ENE with a 5-second period, but the wind turns cross-off from the SW at only 6 mph. It’s clean. The wave energy is still very low though, just 60. It’s surfable, but only just, and it’s a one-morning wonder. By the afternoon the wind swings and it’s back to messy.
Moving into the second week, things don’t get much better. The 13th of September morning gives us a 2 ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, pushing the energy up to a moderate 145. The wind is light and cross-off from the S at 6 mph, making it clean. It’s still small, but for a brief moment, there’s a bit of shape and a longer gap between sets. But again, the afternoon spoils it.
The only other morning worth a mention is Monday the 14th, with 1 ft from the ESE (9-second period, 61 energy) and light cross-off winds. Still small and clean, but nothing to get excited about.
By the 21st of September, the wind is a full-on near gale from the NE at 31 to 34 mph, blowing it out completely. The swell picks up to 4 ft but with an 8-second period and 98 energy, it’s a total write-off for surfing.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. There’s no day where the swell, wind, and period all come together for anything decent. The only positive is that a few mornings (12th, 13th, 14th) are clean and might be okay for a beginner to get wet, but the swell is tiny. Everything else is a wash.
That’s the sad truth of it. Keep the board in the car, but maybe don't bother waxing it up just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
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15 | 13 | 20 | 37 | 84 | 117 | 75 | 54 | 31 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 44 | 46 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:00PM1.21m | 4:31AM0.99m | 5:05PM1.24m | 5:34AM1.08m | 6:03PM1.26m | 6:29AM1.16m | 6:54PM1.27m | 7:19AM1.24m | 7:40PM1.26m | 8:05AM1.29m | 8:24PM1.23m | 8:48AM1.32m | 9:05PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.17m | 10:42PM0.18m | 10:38AM0.13m | 11:39PM0.12m | 11:43AM0.09m | 00:29AM0.06m | 12:41PM0.04m | 1:15AM0.02m | 1:33PM0.01m | 1:57AM-0.01m | 2:22PM0.01m | 2:37AM-0.00m | 3:09PM0.03m | 3:15AM0.02m | |||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
6 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 117 | 75 | 54 | 31 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 10 |
6 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | E 12 | S 5 | SE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | 11 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 2 | N 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
15 | 13 | 20 | 37 | 84 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 44 | 46 | 53 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 540 | 807 | 396 | 393 | 502 | 221 | 434 | 434 | 167 | 434 | 434 | 434 | 22 | 438 | 269 | 38 | 508 | 38 | 0 | 2366 | 79 |
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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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